Damage to a windscreen will only get worse if neglected. Cracked or chipped windscreens are a major reason for MOT failure. A stone chip can be repaired by means of a resin injection to prevent the damage from getting worse. Resin can be injected using a DIY windscreen repair kit or by an auto-glass repair expert who will inject the resin using more sophisticated windscreen repair kits.

Why not take advantage of a free postage offer from rejel.com when you spend over £40 online for tools related to windscreen repair or replacement or for Dinitrol anti-corrosion products?

Don't let a chipped windscreen be the cause of a failed MOT. Instead, buy a DIY windscreen repair kit, which comes complete with everything needed to make the repair and includes detailed instructions. This windscreen repair kit is easy to use and repairs chips and small cracks in minutes. There is also a DIY scratch repair kit to polish away fine or deep scratches to a windscreen.

Glass polish DIY windscreen scratch repair kits are available to purchase for removal of light or deep scratches including wiper blade damage to your windscreen. Remember, if the cause of scratches due to faulty windscreen wipers then replace them as it will be cheaper than a new windscreen!

Windscreen replacement is best left to the professional

Modern windscreens or windshields are generally made of laminated safety glass, a type of treated glass, which consists of two (typically) curved sheets of glass with a plastic layer laminated between them for safety, and are glued into the window frame. Because, windscreens of modern cars are glued in using a urethane adhesive and not wedged in like those of the early 80's and before, it is strongly advisable to take your car to a certified auto-technician to have a windscreen removed and replaced. There are many professionally designed windscreen removal tools that will safely remove any adhesive bonded glass from any vehicle. Before you attempt to remove and/or replace a windscreen, consider carefully whether the risks involved, outweigh the cost of having it done by a professional auto-technician.
If you are going to remove a windscreen, remember that it is advisable to always wear proper eye and hand protection when working with glass and windscreen removal tools, to avoid splinters or cuts. And, accidental damage to a vehicle from glass splinters or a windscreen removal tool can be prevented by protecting it with a dash board protection mat whilst cutting out a windscreen from the inside of the vehicle.

Looking for a DIY glass repair kit to carry out your own windscreen repairs?

The DIY windscreen repair kit stocked by REJEL has all you need to carry out your own windscreen repairs. The DIY kit comes complete with everything you need to make the repair and includes detailed instructions. It's easy to use and repairs chips and small cracks in minutes saving you time and money.

Protect your investment with the best rust proofing

You can protect your investment with the best rust proofing product. Dinitrol is an anti-corrosion range of products - fillers and sealers, cavity and underbody waxes. Dinitrol anti-corrosion wax skins over but remains soft underneath allowing for expansion and contraction of the surface it is applied to. It is also self healing, meaning that if it is chipped by a stone it will migrate across to repair the damage. Rejel now stock the Dinitrol rust-proofing kit which means you get all you need to protect your investment.

Why rustproof your car?

For a lot of us we are highly dependent on our cars daily, but do we treat them with all the respect they deserve ? Did you know that moisture, humidity and pollution are the worst enemies of your car because they can cause your car to rust if left untreated. To protect your car from corrosion, you need to take proper and regular care of it by washing it properly (particularly during the winter months to wash away salts from the underside as well as body of car) on a regular basis and rustproofing your car.

Rust can start from stone chips on the body work of your car exposing bare metal. If the area remains unnoticed the bare metal would oxidize, form a chemical reaction and in no time rust will form. To look for rust check the areas where flying stones may chip the paint. The most affected places are around the wheels and the fenders around the tire.

Proper maintenance and regular care are the best ways to keep rust your car rust free. Rust proofing not only protects a car body from rust but also keeps the electrical connections free from moisture. There are many ways to protect your car from corrosion. Dinitrol range of products offers the ultimate protection against corrosion. Dinitrol 3125 is a corrosion preventive fluid with good film building properties for open surfaces as well as for chassis box sections. It is capable of good penetration into crevices and joints, preventing further corrosion even on damp or dirty surfaces. Leaves a brown, waxy water repellent protective film.

Looking for the ultimate protection against corrosion for your classic car?

Every year, industry and individuals pay massive and rising costs for corrosion problems. As a classic car owner, the last thing you would want happen to your 'baby' is for corrosion to set-in. Here is some information about a 'Best Buy' product that will take that concern away!

Rejel, leading supplier to the windscreen replacement market is now also the Dinitrol authorised distributor for the UK and Ireland Markets. Dinitrol is an anti-corrosion product used for classic car, industrial and transport applications.

Dinitrol 3125 is a corrosion preventative fluid with good film building properties for open surfaces as well as for cavities i.e. chassis box sections. It is capable of good penetration into crevices and joints, preventing further corrosion even on damp or dirty surfaces. It leaves a brown, waxy water repellent protective film. Available in 400ml spray can and 1 litre.

Rust kills cars so rust proofing your classic car will add years to her life.

How to cut the costs of replacing windscreen sensor units?

In the business of windscreen repairs? Then this product may well be of interest - the Sensor Tack System eliminates the need to purchase expensive replacement gel sensor units. It is easy to use and cures in less than 6 minutes under ideal conditions. Suitable for all car models. Watch the Sensor Tack Heater Box demo video for more info.

Windscreen repair tool for the professional workshop

Replacing a broken or chipped windscreen can be expensive and, if, ignored, can lead to an MOT failure.

The Esprit range of windscreen repair kits includes the Professional Elite 12V and 240V, the Compact Elite 12V and the Compact Classic 12V. The differences are whether they use the Elite repair bridge or the original Classic Bridge and whether they are from the mains powered Professional range or the 12v Compact range of windscreen repair kits. The Elite kit is designed for the professional repairer and for the coach and truck workshop. It will repair all types of damage including long cracks. The windscreen repair system uses the PRO repair bridge and the mains powered drill. It is available in various voltages.

The Compact Elite 12V ESPRIT windscreen repair kit (with new mirror) incorporates the PRO bridge. This lower cost option to the Elite windscreen repair kit will produce the same high quality results as the professional range. It is suitable for bullseye, starbreaks and short cracks. This portable 12-volt system is packed in a moulded case with a die cut lining.

The Compact Classic windscreen repair kit is a 12-volt system that uses the original Classic repair bridge. This system offers high performance capable of high quality repairs yet remains price competitive.

All windscreen repair kits supplied by Rejel have passed British Quality Standard, BS AU251: 1994

The LiL Buddy Pro one man windscreen installation

Rejel is now the UK stockist for the Lil Buddy Pro. This product is designed to make fitting windscreens a one man operation which saves time and money. It is made out of stainless steel and comes in a moulded, rugged, durable case with training DVD and product manual.

The image of the Lil Buddy in use shows its secure grip on one side of the windscreen which allows the windscreen to be confidently manoeuvred into position by the operator.

Scraping ice off a windscreen may soon be a thing of the past

A recent article in the Scientific America stated that a group of researchers have "developed technology designed to electronically zap ice off surfaces within in seconds. Unlike conventional windscreen defrosters that rely on gradual warming to liquefy snow and ice, the IceController delivers a swift jolt of high-power electricity that immediately melts ice at its interface with an object's surface. Once the bond between the ice and surface is broken, the ice slides away."

"The IceController," SciAm explains, "can be connected to any device or structure that can be coated with ice and uses electrodes or a thin film of stainless steel, copper or aluminum foil placed on the surface to deliver a jolt of electricity whenever it senses ice buildup."

The list of possible uses includes nearly any solid surface where ice buildup can create a hazard. But the one we're most looking forward to is automotive. Ice Engineering are currently testing a thin, transparent, electrically conductive film applied to the windshield. With about four seconds of high voltage energy, the ice loses its bond with the windscreen.

The great advantage to us all is that it will eliminate the need to start your car and let it idle in the driveway (keys left in the ignition makes your car vulnerable to theft too!), and you're saving several minutes of wasted fuel, while also cutting your CO2 footprint. Besides, no one likes standing outside deicing a windscreen!

There is no timetable on when the technology might reach new cars, but I am sure you will agree that it will be a welcome addition to cars during the cold months of UK winters!