Windshield pitting
Pro
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 540
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From: Seattle
How the finished result turns out, re: optical clarity, lack of 'ripples', etc. is all down to the expertise of the installer. Clearplex can be far more difficult to install than clear bra due to its thickness. It doesn't bother me at all even though mine's not perfect. I'd rather keep the windshield pristine and let the Clearplex take the hits; this is a bad area for windshield pitting, rock damage. HUD stills works perfectly.
Bish
Bish
Any experience with the wiper issue?
Thanks
Pro
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 568
Likes: 100
4500 miles on the car and the windshield is REALLY pitted. My work BMW sees same roads and has twice the mileage and is pretty clean. Worse driving this time of year when the sun angles are low. Anybody experience this ? Front of car is filmed and has 0 marks but windshield is toast. You would think they would both be marked up.
Can't get a picture that would show it well
Can't get a picture that would show it well
Racer
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 329
Likes: 51
From: Odessa Florida
How the finished result turns out, re: optical clarity, lack of 'ripples', etc. is all down to the expertise of the installer. Clearplex can be far more difficult to install than clear bra due to its thickness. It doesn't bother me at all even though mine's not perfect. I'd rather keep the windshield pristine and let the Clearplex take the hits; this is a bad area for windshield pitting, rock damage. HUD stills works perfectly.
Bish
Bish
It drives me nuts!!! I guess I could hit it with a hammer and get it replaced! I'm gonna wait for the inevitable and more damage will get it replaced!! Question...have USAA insurance...will they pay for OEM glass?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 838
Likes: 70
From: Loudoun County VA
How the finished result turns out, re: optical clarity, lack of 'ripples', etc. is all down to the expertise of the installer. Clearplex can be far more difficult to install than clear bra due to its thickness. It doesn't bother me at all even though mine's not perfect. I'd rather keep the windshield pristine and let the Clearplex take the hits; this is a bad area for windshield pitting, rock damage. HUD stills works perfectly.
Bish
Bish
Same here. A few hard to see "ripples" that I don't even notice anymore unless I look for them. Will replace ClearPlex as necessary.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,231
Likes: 451
From: Maryland
I have 2 chips on the windshield I got the day after I bought the car. Had about 40 miles on it.
I drove to Safelite last week.
The tech said the chips were pits and not repairable (by them anyway).
The pits are noticeable from 15 feet.
Can you give us any additional information on the kit you mentioned such as brand, install, etc?
I drove to Safelite last week.
The tech said the chips were pits and not repairable (by them anyway).
The pits are noticeable from 15 feet.
Can you give us any additional information on the kit you mentioned such as brand, install, etc?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,436
Likes: 977
From: Overland Park KS
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