jimmy923

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 ..

Jmhornz71

I had few and called safelite but they advised that the chips were to small and they couldn't repair them if they got larger to call them

4thC4at60

Windshield replacement is easy peasy... Safelite did my C7, and C6, CTS-V, and a couple of C4s..... (live in the country)

Gearhead Jim

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.

Vetteman Jack

Good advice - It most likely won't take long for chips to appear in a new windshield. Seems like the windshields are very soft.

gmarcucio

Stay far behind the person in front of you

regatta

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???

owc6

I would agree that Corvettes have windshields that show "rash" sooner than other cars. I don't know if it is a difference in the windshield itself or not. Maybe just a low car catching all the crap thrown up from other cars?

SafeLite replaced mine when I got a rock that made a creeping crack. They did such a great job, that I took a pic,


safelite

Grand Slam

When new you can have a vinyl layer applied to protect it. Then replace it when showing rock chips. But fairly expensive from what I've heard..

Bill Dearborn

Not soft, they are very hard. That is what causes the micro pitting. If they were soft the glass would absorb the blow and not chip. Just the same way safety glasses scratch and chip easier than non safety glasses. Just using an excellent high quality handkerchief to clean safety glasses will scratch the hardened surface.

Bill

Dcasole

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

jimmy923

Where did I mention “buffing” It’s glass it’s not paint. What I did ask was is There a repair that can be done other than replacing the glass .

Dcasole

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

jimmy923

again I never said buffing is my point .

Dcasole

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

Deepdiver

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.

jimmy923

Awesome thanks Dave . Now I know what to look for if I decide to change..