Rock chips
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Rock chips
Hey guys 2017 GS I have a decent amount of rock chips in my windshield . Tiny chips nothing big at all but annoying. Are there companies that can fix that. I would rather not change my windshield. Thanks in advance ..
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Windshield replacement is easy in theory, not always in practice.
I had a w/s replaced on our C5 and on our C6, different installers recommended by both our insurance company and the local dealers. Both eventually were fixed but turned into a PITA to get it done right: C5 leaked, C6 covered the VIN window with adhesive and required another replacement. Based on my experience and reports from friends, about 20% of w/s jobs require some sort of re-do.
W/s replacement is normally covered by your Comprehensive coverage, and normally does not result in any premium increase. For us (State Farm in Illinois), they have replaced the w/s just because I told them we needed it. $0 deductible.
Given the complications, my criteria is not to replace the w/s if the little chips are merely annoying (the new w/s will soon be the same way), but get it done if they start to become a hazard when driving into the setting sun.
Best of luck to you.
I had a w/s replaced on our C5 and on our C6, different installers recommended by both our insurance company and the local dealers. Both eventually were fixed but turned into a PITA to get it done right: C5 leaked, C6 covered the VIN window with adhesive and required another replacement. Based on my experience and reports from friends, about 20% of w/s jobs require some sort of re-do.
W/s replacement is normally covered by your Comprehensive coverage, and normally does not result in any premium increase. For us (State Farm in Illinois), they have replaced the w/s just because I told them we needed it. $0 deductible.
Given the complications, my criteria is not to replace the w/s if the little chips are merely annoying (the new w/s will soon be the same way), but get it done if they start to become a hazard when driving into the setting sun.
Best of luck to you.
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Good advice - It most likely won't take long for chips to appear in a new windshield. Seems like the windshields are very soft.
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rock chips
My windshield damage came from a semi-truck headed in the other direction. I have also learned that smaller tire cars can throw the gravel a lot further. I guess they spin faster???
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SafeLite replaced mine when I got a rock that made a creeping crack. They did such a great job, that I took a pic,
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Another glass thread lol lol
OP no you can't buff out the fine chips in your glass
See my comments in this thread starting a post 10
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ld-issues.html
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OP no you can't buff out the fine chips in your glass
See my comments in this thread starting a post 10
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ld-issues.html
Dave
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Another glass thread lol lol
OP no you can't buff out the fine chips in your glass
See my comments in this thread starting a post 10.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ld-issues.html
Dave
OP no you can't buff out the fine chips in your glass
See my comments in this thread starting a post 10.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ld-issues.html
Dave
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unless its a clam shell or long crack , some can repair ,,,,, but if you read my link I supplied you would understand …...
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you clearly said tiny chips ….. many tiny chips , the only " REPAIR" that can be done on glass to remove the tiny imperfections is buffing the glass which would cause distortion ….
unless its a clam shell or long crack , some can repair ,,,,, but if you read my link I supplied you would understand …...
Dave
unless its a clam shell or long crack , some can repair ,,,,, but if you read my link I supplied you would understand …...
Dave
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OK Jimmy u win 
To answer your question , No there is nothing you can do with the small chips in your glass other than have it replaced
The C6 and The C7 are not a complicated install and you should not have any problems if you chose a competent shop to do the install . Just make sure that they are using a OEM approved One Hour drive away time Urethane sealant such a Sika or Dow
There is no need to chose OEM glass unless its your preference as the OEM manufacturer of this glass is AGC , so asking your installer for a AGC branded glass would be the same as getting an OEM from the dealer except the cost is about $400 to $600 dollars cheaper
There are other HIGH QUALITY OE brands out here also that fit perfect , these are made by Pilkington and ZYG and what ever you do stay away from the PGW brand as its made by XYG … not a good manufacturer
Good luck and Let us know how it works out for you
Dave
To answer your question , No there is nothing you can do with the small chips in your glass other than have it replaced
The C6 and The C7 are not a complicated install and you should not have any problems if you chose a competent shop to do the install . Just make sure that they are using a OEM approved One Hour drive away time Urethane sealant such a Sika or Dow
There is no need to chose OEM glass unless its your preference as the OEM manufacturer of this glass is AGC , so asking your installer for a AGC branded glass would be the same as getting an OEM from the dealer except the cost is about $400 to $600 dollars cheaper
There are other HIGH QUALITY OE brands out here also that fit perfect , these are made by Pilkington and ZYG and what ever you do stay away from the PGW brand as its made by XYG … not a good manufacturer
Good luck and Let us know how it works out for you
Dave
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I've looked into this. Another issue besides cost is, when you use your wipers, it can scratch or mark the film. I don't think the film technology is quite there yet for windshields.
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OK Jimmy u win
To answer your question , No there is nothing you can do with the small chips in your glass other than have it replaced
The C6 and The C7 are not a complicated install and you should not have any problems if you chose a competent shop to do the install . Just make sure that they are using a OEM approved One Hour drive away time Urethane sealant such a Sika or Dow
There is no need to chose OEM glass unless its your preference as the OEM manufacturer of this glass is AGC , so asking your installer for a AGC branded glass would be the same as getting an OEM from the dealer except the cost is about $400 to $600 dollars cheaper
There are other HIGH QUALITY OE brands out here also that fit perfect , these are made by Pilkington and ZYG and what ever you do stay away from the PGW brand as its made by XYG … not a good manufacturer
Good luck and Let us know how it works out for you
Dave
To answer your question , No there is nothing you can do with the small chips in your glass other than have it replaced
The C6 and The C7 are not a complicated install and you should not have any problems if you chose a competent shop to do the install . Just make sure that they are using a OEM approved One Hour drive away time Urethane sealant such a Sika or Dow
There is no need to chose OEM glass unless its your preference as the OEM manufacturer of this glass is AGC , so asking your installer for a AGC branded glass would be the same as getting an OEM from the dealer except the cost is about $400 to $600 dollars cheaper
There are other HIGH QUALITY OE brands out here also that fit perfect , these are made by Pilkington and ZYG and what ever you do stay away from the PGW brand as its made by XYG … not a good manufacturer
Good luck and Let us know how it works out for you
Dave