A windshield-repair kit was among the vehicle supplies I bought.
The featured Amazon option is Rain-X 600001 Windshield Repair Kit.
Where it fits my build
While fitting the heater below the passenger seat, I worked underneath the van on the intake, exhaust, fuel filter and pump mounts. The black substance visible on the undercarriage was Fluid Film Black, which I had applied across the underbody while leaving the exhaust parts uncoated.
Much of that session was spent lying on my back. I recorded how cramped the space was and how tiring it became to hold my head up and work with both hands around the mounting points.
The underside of my van during the heater pipe and mounting work.A later view of the fuel-line and wiring route beneath the van.
My build notes
The diary separates the coating already present beneath the van from the heater work happening that day. The photos are useful for seeing the available working space and the location of the lines and attachments.
The available space under the van affected the pace of each mounting task.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
Rain-X, Permatex and Blue Star package resin with small applicator components. Their application assemblies differ, providing three kit formats to compare for localized glass repair.
Permatex 09103 Windshield Repair Kit
This kit combines windshield-repair materials with an applicator syringe and plunger. Its parts provide a resin-application setup for small glass repairs.
This compact kit contains resin for windshield-chip repair. Its applicator components provide a small repair setup that can be stored with vehicle supplies.
