Windshield ClearPlex
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Instructor
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From: Alaska
Windshield ClearPlex
Has anyone used the clear film on their windshield?
I have a person who is an installer of the normal protective film for the usual spots and tints windows.
He told me about the windshield protective film. Not that expensive and he says its very durable. The website seems to describe it a a good product.
Curious if any has it installed and if they are happy with it.
I have a person who is an installer of the normal protective film for the usual spots and tints windows.
He told me about the windshield protective film. Not that expensive and he says its very durable. The website seems to describe it a a good product.
Curious if any has it installed and if they are happy with it.
Formula 1
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From: Washington
Over the years, I had Clearplex installed on 4 cars, including the C8. I’m a believer, obviously. The newest film has minimal distortion. Is important to properly maintain the film.
Cost for my C8 was 600. Already protected two serious rock hits.
Cost for my C8 was 600. Already protected two serious rock hits.
Formula 1
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From: Washington
I never used in winter - with salt, snow and gunk spraying on windshield.
Team Owner
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Works great if you do not use your wipers too often, if you do you're replacing it yearly, there are other manufacturers and like the car wrap film it keeps getting better and lasting longer
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I've never heard of this product & if the wipers could scratch it, I am not interested....just my opinion 
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From: Alaska
I wish I would have known about this stuff before my motorhome took a rock in the windshield. Nearly every car up here gets windshield damaged, so thought I'd look into it.
Plus, you 3LT guys, supposedly this is UV protection, maybe saves your dash?
Burning Brakes
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A corvette daily driver in Alaska eh? Now that's something you don't hear about everyday. How can he drive his C8 but you can't? I'm looking forward to you reporting back on the condition of his film (hopefully he didn't change it yesterday lol).
The 3LT dash delamination issue is not a UV thing and can possibly occur regardless of heat / sunlight exposure.
The 3LT dash delamination issue is not a UV thing and can possibly occur regardless of heat / sunlight exposure.
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From: Alaska
A corvette daily driver in Alaska eh? Now that's something you don't hear about everyday. How can he drive his C8 but you can't? I'm looking forward to you reporting back on the condition of his film (hopefully he didn't change it yesterday lol).
The 3LT dash delamination issue is not a UV thing and can possibly occur regardless of heat / sunlight exposure.
The 3LT dash delamination issue is not a UV thing and can possibly occur regardless of heat / sunlight exposure.
Getting everything done next week.
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I have used both of these products on our cars for several years and very happy with how they perform. One could argue if a windshield is less than the film, why not just get a new glass when needed. I buy into that, but have found the protection is worth it just for not having the glass get pitted as much over time, let alone not having to replace it everytime a rock hits. (Don't want to jinx it, but I have yet to have a rock break the glass since using these).
BTW, I do not yet have an opinion which brand is better, they seem to work just about equal so far. One more comment, like PPF, good installer is super important.
