The G Man

I use JN Phillips a couple of them and never have any issues. Did they put PPG glass on?

gsobol

On the side note, does anyone know what options are available for the PPG glass. I know there is an acoustic layer option, how about UV, others? I went with the original OEM replacement last time, I would like to try the PPG this time and just want to know what to ask for.

JimsGX

Just got off the phone with my insurance company and they're having JN Phillips call me. They said they're willing to pay for a Lexus OEM windshield if that's what it takes to make it right. I checked the brand name of the windshield they installed (twice) and its "FY"... FY (Fuyao Glass Co.) is out of Shanghai, China. Did an online search for them and found others complaining about them on a BMW forum.

My insurance company says that JN Phillips isn't an authorized dealer/distributor for PPG Glass.

itsZep

"FY (Fuyao Glass Co.) is out of Shanghai, China"

JimsGX

JN Phillips called back. They're installing a Lexus OEM windshield tomorrow afternoon!

The G Man

The JN Phillips in my area, Newton MA, uses nothing but PPG glass. I guess they are all independently owned and get their glass from different source.

The G Man

I think all auto glass have a UV coating on them now. PPG is now PGW, Pittsburg glass works. They offer options such as tint strip on top of the windshield, build in antenna, sungate, which is solor control and acoustic layering.

Lexus 4 ME

I dont if you saw this video or not.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_2SSpyqQrk

mattcocita

Nice vid!

I replaced the glass on my ES with aftermarket a few years ago and had the same optical problems JimsGX described. I couldn't tell what it was at first glance. Fortunately it wasn't in my field of view so I decided to live with it. I thought I was the only one.

JimsGX

I had mine replaced two days ago. They used a PPG glass this time. Windshield is perfect.

The G Man

PPG is oem glass for a lot of other auto manufacturers.

Shahryar

hey I stumbled across this thread looking for information on replacing my windshield in my 2008 IS 350. I know it's not the same car we're discussing, but I think a lot of the information is relevant

that's how much my deductible is.

I've heard this too, and for the windshield replacement I have scheduled for this weekend, I have said to use PPG (my other option was LOF?)

I have this option too - my insurance agent said it was $40-$50 but I was wasn't sure if that was every 6 months or every year. What are thoughts on this? is it worth it?

... damn, that's my only option I think with Nationwide


Any thoughts on these add-ons? I'm not sure what my 2008 IS 350 has - according to the Safelite representative, it does not have Acoustic Layering


but not Lexus? the safelite lady told me it was. Who makes OEM glass for Lexus? (unless it is Lexus themselves or Toyota)

The G Man

Shahryar, some japanese glass company makes the Lexus oem glass. If I were u, I would stay away from safelite. I had 2 bad experience from there, they mess up my trims one time and my windshield wasnt seal right the 2nd time.

Shahryar

Thanks for the heads up. I'll talk to my insurance company and see if I can go w/ someone else except for safelite. I think I might be out of luck in getting OEM glass though