Got an 8 mm tempered door with a 5 mm edge chip tight to the hinge, client wants to save it instead of swapping tomorrow. I’m leaning toward a small relief bevel with 200/400/800 diamond hand pads, then a thin UV resin fill and 24‑hour cure to keep the stress down — anyone have a safer, proven tweak that keeps customers happy without risking a burst?
You’re on the right track with the UV resin. Just make sure you don’t bake it in the sun after applying the fill; that could cause it to cure too quickly and lead to a burst. How thick is the chip, by the way?
Instead of a full bevel, consider just smoothing the edges lightly with the hand pads to minimize stress. I’ve had success with that approach and it often leaves the chip less visible. Just be sure to monitor the resin cure — a longer, cooler cure usually yields better results.