chip in glass shower door calling glass experts

[raaizin]

I have a chip in glass shower door. It is in the lower rear section of the sliding door. It is L shaped and about 1/2 long and tall. It isnt noticable as only a sliver is missing from each side. This is tempered glass correct?
Can it shatter now that it has been damaged. Can this be repaired ,should I replace or just live with it.

 

[Rand]

add a picture..

 

[Johnny2Bad]

Like you say, "calling glass experts". So call one. The crack repairs they do on automotive windshields are proven, I don't see why they wouldn't do a shower pane.

 

[Pop_Rivit]

I would replace it. A cracked glass in a shower door could easily make it more susceptible to breakage if the door is accidently twisted or shut hard. Having a family member standing there barefoot and unclothed with broken glass all around isn't something I'd be willing to gamble with.

 

[dishdude]

Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
I would replace it. A cracked glass in a shower door could easily make it more susceptible to breakage if the door is accidently twisted or shut hard. Having a family member standing there barefoot and unclothed with broken glass all around isn't something I'd be willing to gamble with.


Agreed, not something I would mess around with. Any damage with all the flex that occurs in the door isn't worth risking.

 

[2004tdigls]

this works and it is resistant to detergents (dishwasher safe)

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-2g-Glass-Glue-233841/202020452

 

[raaizin]

Sorry it is upside down

 

[raaizin]

Picture above upside down. It is not a crack, a chip is missing off the corner...

 

[dishdude]

In my completely unqualified opinion, that doesn't look like an issue to be concerned about.

 

[spasm3]

Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
I would replace it. A cracked glass in a shower door could easily make it more susceptible to breakage if the door is accidently twisted or shut hard. Having a family member standing there barefoot and unclothed with broken glass all around isn't something I'd be willing to gamble with.


You might could sand it smooth with emory cloth. But I like Pop Rivit's suggestion better. Some things are just not worth risking.

 

[WishIhadatruck]

If that is tempered, I don't see why the entire glass door isn't shattered. Are you sure it is tempered? I'd probably just leave it alone.

 

[raaizin]

I believe you are right, I thought I read all shower doors are tempered glass