Instructions For Repairing Stone-Chipped Laminated Safety Glass (Clear And Tinted)

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Note:
These repair instructions are intended for qualified skilled workers who work conscientiously and accept full responsibility for their work.

General:
- These instructions are restricted to the repair materials approved by the factory (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service), the repair method and related tips to simplify the work involved.

- The instructions can only outline the general work procedure.

- The actual scope of work must be adapted to suit the extent of damage.

- The repair work represents an economical and swift solution which cannot rule out visual impairment.

- The repair should be offered to the customer on passing through or for used vehicles and on special customer request.

- The conditions detailed below for repairing laminated safety glass conform to the legal requirements in Germany.

- In other countries, the relevant requirements must be observed.

Important!
- Repair work may only be carried out outside the field of long-distance vision.

- Only damage to the outer surface of the windscreen may be repaired.

- The inner window pane and the plastic film between inner and outer window panes must not be damaged.

- Repairing should be carried out as soon as possible after occurrence of the damage.

- The penetration of moisture or dirt must not be visible in the damaged spot.

- Impact spot cavities must not exceed a diameter of 5 mm.

- Cracks leading away from the impact spot must not be longer than 50 mm.

- Cracks must not end in the rubber window frame or decorative strip.

- Visibility through the repaired surface must be clear, transparent and with minimum distortion.

- Cover engine hood and front side walls with protective covers.

- Note processing instructions!

Repairing laminated safety glass,
refer to repair instruction.