Everything a beginner needs to start a mobile windshield repair business, from a $10 test kit to a full pro rig.
Curated starter gear · buy direct from trusted retailers · no markup
This is the beginner-right loadout for mobile windshield repair — we list the actual gear operators use, not filler. Buy direct from retailers at the links below; no middleman markup. Want to test the business first? Start with a $15 consumer kit on a few family cars, then upgrade to a proper injector system once you have paying customers.
Typical starter cost: $15–$600
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Rain-X Windshield Repair Kit Consumer-grade DIY kit; good for practicing on practice glass before investing in pro equipment Rain-X | $10–$15 | Shop → |
Permatex Windshield Repair Kit Another solid consumer option with bridge-style injector; popular with beginners Permatex | $10–$15 | Shop → |
Blue Star Windshield Repair Kit Slightly more complete consumer kit with extra resin; step up from Rain-X for first paying jobs Blue Star | $15–$20 | Shop → |
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Delta Kits B150 Bridge Injector System Entry-level professional injector; handles bullseyes and star breaks cleanly; what most solo operators start with Delta Kits | $180–$220 | Shop → |
Delta Kits EZ-200S Complete System Full professional starter kit with injector, resins, UV lamp, and accessories; best value if you're committing to the business Delta Kits | $500–$550 | Shop → |
Carbide-Tipped Drill Bit (1mm) + Variable-Speed Drill Required for drilling star-break legs and pit prep before injecting resin Generic / DeWalt | $25–$40 | Shop → |
365nm UV Curing Lamp Cures resin in 30-90 seconds; essential for working in shaded conditions or garages Generic UV LED | $20–$80 | Shop → |
Probe and Pick Tool Set Used to clean pit debris and manipulate resin before curing; prevents voids in the repair Generic | $8–$12 | Shop → |
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Pit Resin (Delta Kits or Ultra Bond) Thin viscosity resin for small pit/bullseye repairs; buy a few bottles so you never run short mid-job Delta Kits | $18–$25 | Shop → |
Crack / Bullseye Resin Medium-viscosity resin for crack and bullseye repairs; different viscosity for different break types Delta Kits | $18–$25 | Shop → |
Curing Tabs (Mylar Strips) Placed over resin to prevent air bubbles during UV cure; single-use, stock 50+ at a time Generic | $6–$10 | Shop → |
Razor Blades / Sleeved Utility Blades Scrape excess cured resin flush with the glass after cure; sleeved style prevents finger cuts Generic / Personna | $6–$10 | Shop → |
Moisture Evaporator Spray Removes moisture from the break before injection; critical in humid climates or after rain Generic | $10–$15 | Shop → |
Pit Polish / Polishing Compound Final step — polishes the repaired area to restore clarity and remove haze Generic | $12–$18 | Shop → |
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Safety Glasses Glass chips and resin splatter are real hazards; ANSI Z87.1-rated minimum 3M / Uvex | $6–$12 | Shop → |
Nitrile Gloves (box of 100) Resin bonds to skin fast; gloves on before every job, no exceptions Kimberly-Clark / Amazon Basics | $10–$15 | Shop → |
Telescoping Inspection Mirror Check the underside and edges of the windshield for delamination before quoting; saves you from taking an unwinnable job Generic | $6–$10 | Shop → |
Suction-Cup Bridge Mount (spare) Backup suction cup mount for the injector bridge; a failed cup on a paid job is a bad look Generic | $8–$15 | Shop → |
Run the business, not just the gear. The kit gives you the spreadsheet back-office; the course teaches you to price, win clients, and scale.
Get the ops kitEvery item here is the beginner-right version — not the cheapest junk that fails on job two, not the pro overkill you don't need yet. It's the exact loadout taught in the course.