| Don’t | Why | |-------|-----| | Use a pressure washer | Forces water into the crack | | Pour hot water on ice | Thermal shock – guaranteed spread | | Ignore it “for a few weeks” | Even small vibrations can split it overnight | | Try to drill the crack tip (DIY) | You’ll likely shatter the glass |

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