Moisture definitely impacts the quality of the repair. For Rock chip repair or crack repair. The repair needs to be dry at least 2 to 3 hours prior to a rock chip repair, depending on temps. The colder the temp, the longer it needs. A hot day after some rain could be little as an hour.

For crack repair, it may take a little longer, like 3-4 hours before the crack is dry enough.

What can I do to keep it dry leading up to a windshield repair appointment?

Few Options

• Keep in a covered area like a garage or a carport

• Rock chips, you can put a piece of packaging tape over it.

• Tape a plastic bag or a piece of plastic over it with clear packaging tape all sealing all the edges and put some paper towel inside over the repair to keep the condensation from getting in the rock chip repair.

• Cracks?

• Tape a plastic bag or a piece of plastic over it with clear packaging tape all sealing all the edges and put some paper towel inside over the repair to keep the condensation from getting in the crack repair.

• Keep in a covered area like a garage or a carport for keeping the repair dry for best results.