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Dealer replaced my windshield as aftermarket windshield was not available. Cost was $776.77 with tax and $100 for labor to install it. Ordered first windshield on May 17 but it arrived with a chip on the edge so it was returned and another was ordered. The windshield was finally replaced on June 9. Had the first windshield arrived without damage the time from order to install would have been May 28, 11 days from ordering windshield.
There is a dull smudge in the center of the windshield that I can’t rub off with cleaner. It is barely visible. Is there something I can use to polish the outside glass?
There is a dull smudge in the center of the windshield that I can’t rub off with cleaner. It is barely visible. Is there something I can use to polish the outside glass?
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I would imagine right now there are no aftermarket windshields made for the C8 yet (since the car is relativity new and there is not enough demand to warrant developing an aftermarket glass so soon), so that would mean every replacement is an OEM right now. From what I hear all the dealers are about a month out right now because parts are so hard to come by.
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My insurance would pay to fix a chip with no deductible. This was a replacement due to hail damage and I have a $1000 deductible for comprehensive.
I live in Texas where glass replacement without deductible is not the law as it is in Arizona, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, New York and Minnesota.
I live in Texas where glass replacement without deductible is not the law as it is in Arizona, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, New York and Minnesota.
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Good and bad news.... After over 4 weeks, the windshield finally arrived at my glass repair shop. The bad news, they sent it back because it was damaged. However, they had warned me of this. In their words, Chevrolet does not know how to package windshields so be ready for one or two to come in damaged. So we will see if it will take another four weeks. Glad I decided to get over the trashy look of a cracked windshield and just keep driving it.
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Just the other day I heard the dreaded rock to windshield sound. That sound is unmistakable. I haven't actually looked for any damage, but I haven't seen anything either. Hopefully the angle of our windshields will help to minimize damage. Sucks when it happens. I don't have any PPF on my car as I don't think that it is worth the cost or potential paint damage during the install process. However, perhaps PPFing the windshield is a good idea.
Does anyone know how much damage protection a PPFed windshield provides?
Just found this on a Lambo forum. Maybe PPFing the windshield is a bad idea:
Rennteam - Registered - Joined Mar 28, 2019 - 90 Posts = #8 · Jul 25, 2019
"My PPF guy, he owns a Performante himself, recommends PPF on the windshield because the large windscreen is "prone" to damage according to him and there was once a 6 weeks waiting time for getting a new windscreen at my dealer. However: In Germany, PPF on the windscreen is legally forbidden. I called my insurance (the largest insurance company in Germany) and talked to the technical service and they told me that of course it would save them a lot of money for replaced windscreen (they are covered by insurance in Germany) if PPF would be legal on the windscreen but their own tests and many others have indicated serious issues (not only distortion) he couldn't or didn't want to elaborate in detail. So I ask myself: If PPF on the windscreen would save the insurances millions per year, why aren't they legal in Germany? There must be a technical reason."
Does anyone know how much damage protection a PPFed windshield provides?
Just found this on a Lambo forum. Maybe PPFing the windshield is a bad idea:
Rennteam - Registered - Joined Mar 28, 2019 - 90 Posts = #8 · Jul 25, 2019
"My PPF guy, he owns a Performante himself, recommends PPF on the windshield because the large windscreen is "prone" to damage according to him and there was once a 6 weeks waiting time for getting a new windscreen at my dealer. However: In Germany, PPF on the windscreen is legally forbidden. I called my insurance (the largest insurance company in Germany) and talked to the technical service and they told me that of course it would save them a lot of money for replaced windscreen (they are covered by insurance in Germany) if PPF would be legal on the windscreen but their own tests and many others have indicated serious issues (not only distortion) he couldn't or didn't want to elaborate in detail. So I ask myself: If PPF on the windscreen would save the insurances millions per year, why aren't they legal in Germany? There must be a technical reason."
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im with you on that. I just reached out to GM to check. You know how that usually goes.
I’m going to order a new one from my dealer instead of the one the shop used. I hope this one comes in soon. This has been ridiculous
I’m going to order a new one from my dealer instead of the one the shop used. I hope this one comes in soon. This has been ridiculous
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Keep in mind this is a star like burst. The actual ding was probably the size of a pencil eraser or smaller. The only thing visible now is a small cloudy spot where the rock hit and you have to look hard to even see it from the outside. Sadly if you are a passenger, you can see easily because it is right in the sight line. I will probably replace the windshield at some point but I'm satisfied enough to live with it for now. I've lived in Louisiana for only 6 years and I've had 5 stone chips fixed in 5 different cars. I'm 72 years old and have had probably 8 windshield repairs in my whole life. I'm not anxious to spend a bunch of money on another windshield just yet as you never know when the next rock will hit your car in this damn state.
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Last edited by NextOne; Jul 23, 2021 at 11:18 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2003
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Just the other day I heard the dreaded rock to windshield sound. That sound is unmistakable. I haven't actually looked for any damage, but I haven't seen anything either. Hopefully the angle of our windshields will help to minimize damage. Sucks when it happens. I don't have any PPF on my car as I don't think that it is worth the cost or potential paint damage during the install process. However, perhaps PPFing the windshield is a good idea.
Does anyone know how much damage protection a PPFed windshield provides?
Just found this on a Lambo forum. Maybe PPFing the windshield is a bad idea:
Rennteam - Registered - Joined Mar 28, 2019 - 90 Posts = #8 · Jul 25, 2019
"My PPF guy, he owns a Performante himself, recommends PPF on the windshield because the large windscreen is "prone" to damage according to him and there was once a 6 weeks waiting time for getting a new windscreen at my dealer. However: In Germany, PPF on the windscreen is legally forbidden. I called my insurance (the largest insurance company in Germany) and talked to the technical service and they told me that of course it would save them a lot of money for replaced windscreen (they are covered by insurance in Germany) if PPF would be legal on the windscreen but their own tests and many others have indicated serious issues (not only distortion) he couldn't or didn't want to elaborate in detail. So I ask myself: If PPF on the windscreen would save the insurances millions per year, why aren't they legal in Germany? There must be a technical reason."
Does anyone know how much damage protection a PPFed windshield provides?
Just found this on a Lambo forum. Maybe PPFing the windshield is a bad idea:
Rennteam - Registered - Joined Mar 28, 2019 - 90 Posts = #8 · Jul 25, 2019
"My PPF guy, he owns a Performante himself, recommends PPF on the windshield because the large windscreen is "prone" to damage according to him and there was once a 6 weeks waiting time for getting a new windscreen at my dealer. However: In Germany, PPF on the windscreen is legally forbidden. I called my insurance (the largest insurance company in Germany) and talked to the technical service and they told me that of course it would save them a lot of money for replaced windscreen (they are covered by insurance in Germany) if PPF would be legal on the windscreen but their own tests and many others have indicated serious issues (not only distortion) he couldn't or didn't want to elaborate in detail. So I ask myself: If PPF on the windscreen would save the insurances millions per year, why aren't they legal in Germany? There must be a technical reason."