Abstract: A kit for repairing a windshield break utilizing a light activated resin includes a light impervious pedestal and resin chamber with the pedestal being placed in airtight engagement about a windshield break. The kit also includes a syringe which is couplable to an opening in the chamber. The light activated resin is carried in a light impervious container having a neck dimensioned to deposit the resin directly into the chamber before the syringe is coupled to the chamber. The kit additionally includes a light transmissive film to cover the resin filled break during curing of the resin and a light impervious patch for covering the opposite face of the windshield.

Abstract: A simulated gem is made by lacquering a plastic core to a desired pattern with selected lacquer to interfuse the surface of the core to form a unitary article. The core and lacquer have a common solvent. The solvent must not overdissolve the core.