Chip in the GX window...
#17
How much does the new windshield for the GX cost? Is it Lexus OEM windshield?
How was the seals after your window replacement?
Please share w/ me as I may want to get my window replaced someday if the chip repair won't last. Thanks.
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How was the seals after your window replacement?
The seals were fine, could not tell the difference.
Please share w/ me as I may want to get my window replaced someday if the chip repair won't last. Thanks.
As I said before, I am very pleased with my decision.
~ Cap
#19
I had called the dealership to get an idea of what a Lexus windshield costs, and they quoted me $1600 (I'm not sure if that was installed or not).
OEM (but not Lexus) windshields were running around $500 installed, although at least one installer mentioned that the windshield, while OEM, would not "look" the same (some have indicated that the black matrix in the middle is missing... others have mentioned the slight green tint to the glass)...
Seals and trim are fine (in fact my installer said the GX was much easier from a windshield install standpoint) than an LX.
#21
OEM windsheilds are pretty expensive ...
BTW ..., I noticed that the shadow dots around the mirror and rain sensor on the windscreen cover a much larger area. I would guess about twice as much area is covered by those dots as the original windscreen. Just curiuos if anyone knows the reason for this ???
Last edited by ADVocate; 09-27-06 at 03:42 PM. Reason: An additional thought ...
#25
Lexus Test Driver
GEICO fixed ours. Our insurance coverage includes glass replacement/repair. The chip was small, and the company that GEICO used even went to my wife's job to do the work. Evidently, some type of epoxy sealer is used. The chip was at eye level and now it's gone completely.
#26
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This is exactly why I wanted to see if I could get the chip fixed before resorting to a windshield replacement. I didn't want a non-Lexus person messing around with the sensor and etc. It freaks me out.
CV
#27
Something to remember... if you have it done at the office or at home, there is a "cure" period where you have to wait for the glue to cure before you can drive the car... if you don't wait long enough, its considered a safety hazard, because in a frontal impact, the passenger airbag could blow out the windshield... Most of the mobile installers use a fast setting glue so that this is not an impact (no pun intended ) however if you go with some cheapo company, that may not be the case... buyer beware!
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