PPF the windshield ?
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Racer
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PPF the windshield ?
Has anyone PPF the windshield? I had the front bumper wrapped went I got the car. Probably going to have the rest done soon. I wasn’t sure if guys were getting their front windshield done & if they were happy with it. I know cracked windshields are no fun especially with replacement parts scarce.
Has anyone had theirs done?
Thanks
Has anyone had theirs done?
Thanks
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Have heard of people putting Xpel or similar film on the windshield. I would suppose the film would help with windshield cracking/chipping.
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Has anyone looked into Bray Windshield Protection. A vendor had a booth at a car show, it looked good to me and wasn't super expensive. You can choose the number of layers you want.
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Probably for last 10 years, I’ve used Clearplex on my windshields. It’s save me from replacement glass many times as we have too many small rocks kicking up on highways near me.
I’ve found the film gets better and better (clearer and clearer with each new generation. I used Bray film once, never again, too much distortion.
I’ve found the film gets better and better (clearer and clearer with each new generation. I used Bray film once, never again, too much distortion.
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Sometimes the repairer will opt to inject glass filler instead of replacing the windshield and have you observe how that holds up. If it starts to spider web crack, only then will they do the full replacement which entails risk of damage when they have to wedge a pry bar in and forcefully yank the adhesive loose with a repeating prying motion then carefully lift it out. It usually works out fine but not 100% risk free so why not take precautions to reduce that risk? And it may not perfectly seal until you find out by a leak or rattle so you have to go back to them to fix it. A $50 deductible won't cover your personal time through that potential hassle. Insurance tends to prefer sourcing more readily available, "cost effective" aftermarket glass that lacks Easter Eggs like the "Team Corvette" letters in the glass. Could hurt resale or remove Corvette collectors or general car geeks from your buyer pool who look for those specific quirks.
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Has anyone PPF the windshield? I had the front bumper wrapped went I got the car. Probably going to have the rest done soon. I wasn’t sure if guys were getting their front windshield done & if they were happy with it. I know cracked windshields are no fun especially with replacement parts scarce.
Has anyone had theirs done?
Thanks
Has anyone had theirs done?
Thanks
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This is great thread. I picked up a chip driving my car home to Texas from NCM delivery. Bummer. However, was able to get repaired ( not replaced). I was sweating replacement because of all the electronics and potential damage and seal issues. In any event, repair worked and NCM insurance paid 100 percent. Will now look for windshield protection. 😁
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Two different things have been discussed so far. One is windshield tint, which is the film that goes on the inside for light/uv rejection. The other is a film that goes on the outside, which acts like a screen protector against rock chips and other impacts. Exoshield is the one I know of. It was pricey the last time I looked into it, but I like the idea. I'd consider a few factors:
- Cost. If the price exceeds an insurance deductible for windshield replacement, is it worth it?
- How long are you going to keep the vehicle?
- Even if you don't get a large rock chip, how much does the tiny pitting on a windshield from daily driving bother you? These small imperfections are really only noticeable when sunlight hits it a certain way.
- If a sizable rock hits your windshield, the film might save your windshield but there could be an ugly imperfection left anyway. Then again, if you've seen video clips of wrenches and other objects being launched into oncoming traffic, the extra protection may be worth it.
- Cost. If the price exceeds an insurance deductible for windshield replacement, is it worth it?
- How long are you going to keep the vehicle?
- Even if you don't get a large rock chip, how much does the tiny pitting on a windshield from daily driving bother you? These small imperfections are really only noticeable when sunlight hits it a certain way.
- If a sizable rock hits your windshield, the film might save your windshield but there could be an ugly imperfection left anyway. Then again, if you've seen video clips of wrenches and other objects being launched into oncoming traffic, the extra protection may be worth it.
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I don’t get too upset about minor marks even chips on my cars. I drive them and stuff happens.
And I am not worried about windshield chips or cracks.
What fries me tho are the 100s of pit marks that develop in the windshield. I get at a certain angle into the sun, puckers me up!
Exoshield, $500 problem solved.
Get it as your car is new. It does not take long for pits to develop.
And I am not worried about windshield chips or cracks.
What fries me tho are the 100s of pit marks that develop in the windshield. I get at a certain angle into the sun, puckers me up!
Exoshield, $500 problem solved.
Get it as your car is new. It does not take long for pits to develop.
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I don’t get too upset about minor marks even chips on my cars. I drive them and stuff happens.
And I am not worried about windshield chips or cracks.
What fries me tho are the 100s of pit marks that develop in the windshield. I get at a certain angle into the sun, puckers me up!
Exoshield, $500 problem solved.
Get it as your car is new. It does not take long for pits to develop.
And I am not worried about windshield chips or cracks.
What fries me tho are the 100s of pit marks that develop in the windshield. I get at a certain angle into the sun, puckers me up!
Exoshield, $500 problem solved.
Get it as your car is new. It does not take long for pits to develop.
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Sometimes the repairer will opt to inject glass filler instead of replacing the windshield and have you observe how that holds up. If it starts to spider web crack, only then will they do the full replacement which entails risk of damage when they have to wedge a pry bar in and forcefully yank the adhesive loose with a repeating prying motion then carefully lift it out. It usually works out fine but not 100% risk free so why not take precautions to reduce that risk? And it may not perfectly seal until you find out by a leak or rattle so you have to go back to them to fix it. A $50 deductible won't cover your personal time through that potential hassle. Insurance tends to prefer sourcing more readily available, "cost effective" aftermarket glass that lacks Easter Eggs like the "Team Corvette" letters in the glass. Could hurt resale or remove Corvette collectors or general car geeks from your buyer pool who look for those specific quirks.
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I don’t get too upset about minor marks even chips on my cars. I drive them and stuff happens.
And I am not worried about windshield chips or cracks.
What fries me tho are the 100s of pit marks that develop in the windshield. I get at a certain angle into the sun, puckers me up!
Exoshield, $500 problem solved.
Get it as your car is new. It does not take long for pits to develop.
And I am not worried about windshield chips or cracks.
What fries me tho are the 100s of pit marks that develop in the windshield. I get at a certain angle into the sun, puckers me up!
Exoshield, $500 problem solved.
Get it as your car is new. It does not take long for pits to develop.
Putting anything on your windshield immediately distorts the view in some way as it's never going to be a clear as brand new glass. It's another thing that can age and degrade and won't protect your windshield from an actual crack (it's not a force field) which means you'll eventually end up swapping out the glass and losing $500 of PPF when they do it.
Sometimes it's easier and cheaper to deal with fate as it happens rather than trying to head it off at the pass by throwing money at something that may never happen.
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From: Bluffton SC via Canton Oh
I've always lived in states where windshields don't require a deductible so for $0 I can get a brand new windshield every year if I want. Even if there was a deductible $500 would go a long way to replace it.
Putting anything on your windshield immediately distorts the view in some way as it's never going to be a clear as brand new glass. It's another thing that can age and degrade and won't protect your windshield from an actual crack (it's not a force field) which means you'll eventually end up swapping out the glass and losing $500 of PPF when they do it.
Sometimes it's easier and cheaper to deal with fate as it happens rather than trying to head it off at the pass by throwing money at something that may never happen.
Putting anything on your windshield immediately distorts the view in some way as it's never going to be a clear as brand new glass. It's another thing that can age and degrade and won't protect your windshield from an actual crack (it's not a force field) which means you'll eventually end up swapping out the glass and losing $500 of PPF when they do it.
Sometimes it's easier and cheaper to deal with fate as it happens rather than trying to head it off at the pass by throwing money at something that may never happen.
not my experience but believe what you think.
guess you don’t use a sealant in your paint either
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I don’t receive commission on the PPF for windshields. I have the film on 3 cars, no distortion.
For those think insurance companies provide free replacement windshields over time, I bet your rates have gone up, especially the second time. This can include if you have multiple policies, like home discounts that are all filtered.
I’ve lived in multiple states.::as a long time USAA policy holder, they mentioned, windshield replacement does place a minor demerit on your policy. For me, it’s piece of mind No hassle.
But can respect, the other side - that’s why to have insurance. We sure pay enough for coverages.
For those think insurance companies provide free replacement windshields over time, I bet your rates have gone up, especially the second time. This can include if you have multiple policies, like home discounts that are all filtered.
I’ve lived in multiple states.::as a long time USAA policy holder, they mentioned, windshield replacement does place a minor demerit on your policy. For me, it’s piece of mind No hassle.
But can respect, the other side - that’s why to have insurance. We sure pay enough for coverages.