At Lou's Auto Specialties on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, we repair rock chips and short cracks in about 30 minutes, usually for a fraction of what a full windshield costs. If the damage is smaller than a quarter and out of your direct line of sight, a resin fill can stop it from spreading and save the original glass.
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A chip looks harmless until it isn't. One cold morning on Ocean Parkway, or a single hard pothole, and that little star turns into a crack running across your view. The fix is simple if you catch it in time: we clean out the break, inject clear resin under pressure, and cure it so the spot is stable and far less visible. Done in about half an hour, and you keep the windshield you already have.
Not every chip can be repaired, and we'll be straight with you about it. If the crack is longer than about six inches, sits right in the driver's sightline, or reaches the edge of the glass, a repair won't hold and replacement is the honest call. But most fresh chips — the kind you notice the same week they happen — are perfect candidates. Bring it in before the New York weather does its worst, and you'll likely walk out having spent very little.
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Every glass job we do carries a lifetime workmanship warranty — leaks, wind noise or trim issues from our install are fixed free for as long as you own the vehicle.
A repair costs a fraction of a replacement and takes a fraction of the time, which is exactly why we'd rather fix your chip than sell you glass you don't need. Many comprehensive insurance policies cover chip repair with no deductible at all, so it can even be free to you. Swing by from Bensonhurst or Gravesend on your way through and we'll take a look.
Snap a photo or use the instant quote so we can confirm it's repairable and give you a price.
We clean the break, inject and UV-cure optical resin under vacuum, then polish the surface flush.
The spread stops, strength returns, and the repair blends in — most are barely visible when done.
In-shop and mobile service throughout Brooklyn — Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Flatbush, Midwood — and nearby Queens, Staten Island, Lower Manhattan.
Rough rule: if it's smaller than a quarter, not directly in front of the driver, and hasn't reached the glass edge, we can usually repair it. Longer cracks and edge damage typically need replacement. Send a photo or stop in and we'll tell you in a minute which way it goes.
It'll fade a lot, but don't expect it to vanish. The goal of a repair is structural — stopping the crack from spreading and restoring strength to the glass. A faint mark may remain where the damage was. Most people find it barely noticeable and well worth keeping their original windshield.
Sooner is always better. A chip that's stable today can run six inches by tomorrow once the temperature drops or you hit a bump on the BQE. The longer you wait, the more likely you cross from a quick, cheap repair into needing a whole new windshield.
Far less than a replacement — typically a modest flat fee for the first chip and a little more for each additional one. If your policy covers glass, it's often fully waived. We'll confirm the exact price before we start, and we won't push a replacement if a repair will do.
Updated July 2026 · Lou's Auto Specialties, Brooklyn, NY
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| Monday – Saturday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |