Beat this crack
05-09-07, 04:13 PM
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Beat this crack
Well.. on my way home I got attacked by a rock.
A truck in front of me dodges something which looks like a shreaded tire, I attempt to dodge the tire and POOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!! Crack to the windshield. Luckily there was no body damage. I am past the point of annoyance where I find this funny. Please tell me that when windshields are replaced .. leaking normally doesn't occur? I think I'm going to have to take a deductable with my insurance company to get this done, however if the windshield repair dude can stop the cracking, well I'll live with it.
I know its going to be expensive. So much for Borla Off road exhaust.
A truck in front of me dodges something which looks like a shreaded tire, I attempt to dodge the tire and POOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!! Crack to the windshield. Luckily there was no body damage. I am past the point of annoyance where I find this funny. Please tell me that when windshields are replaced .. leaking normally doesn't occur? I think I'm going to have to take a deductable with my insurance company to get this done, however if the windshield repair dude can stop the cracking, well I'll live with it.
I know its going to be expensive. So much for Borla Off road exhaust.
05-09-07, 04:29 PM
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You guys dont have the law where you get your front windshield replaced for free if the cracks a certain size?? If you do than just let the crack get bigger so its free, and also when you get it replaced just make sure it sits in the sun so the glue dries really good and no there shouldnt be any leaks if done properly, which it usually is.
sucks that had to happen
05-09-07, 04:42 PM
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Tons of windshields get cracked every day. They are replaced, and they don't leak or cause wind noise. The exceptions to this are very rare. You should ask your insurance company what your deductible for a replacement windshield is. Mine is like $25. If you have rain-sensing wipers/windshield - it's an expensive replacement.. for your insurance company (not you).
05-09-07, 04:54 PM
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Unfortunately we do not have that law in MS and my insurance company State Farm does not cover windshield cracks. I can choose to take the deductable. = /
Well it can be fixed however the other cracks will come out. The guy tells me he can get Pilkington glass (used on BMW/Mercedes) or try for regular OEM. He says next to Nissan .. Toyota has the thinnest glass. I'll buy that!
So.. anyone know? Pilkington good stuff? Also he is going to use DOW AGRSS glue, supposedly the best on the market.. Anyone confirm that? He did my brother's accord with no issue but, the Lexus is another issue!
Well it can be fixed however the other cracks will come out. The guy tells me he can get Pilkington glass (used on BMW/Mercedes) or try for regular OEM. He says next to Nissan .. Toyota has the thinnest glass. I'll buy that!
So.. anyone know? Pilkington good stuff? Also he is going to use DOW AGRSS glue, supposedly the best on the market.. Anyone confirm that? He did my brother's accord with no issue but, the Lexus is another issue!
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05-09-07, 07:32 PM
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That looks like a new windshield crack to me. From what little I know, there is no way to seal a crack that large and it will always show. I got a new PPG windshield installed 6 months ago for $290 and I am very happy with it.
05-09-07, 11:47 PM
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Ouch! Looked like my winshield a few months back when some kids decided to shower my windshild with 4 bb bullets. When I got mine replaced i had to pay around $775 since there were no aftermarket windshields out yet. My service advisor said it was that expensive because there is some kind of acoustic stuff on the windshield..... sure there is. 
05-10-07, 12:41 AM
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Same thing happened to me but it spread all over the windshield by the time i got home. My insurance said it would only cost me $50 to replace it since it was hit by a rock. Because it was a new car i made sure they replaced it with dealer glass straight from Lexus and you would never know the difference! Never leaks, its absolutely perfect 
I did see the cost of the glass + install and it was over $1100, so $50 was a great deal
I did see the cost of the glass + install and it was over $1100, so $50 was a great deal
05-10-07, 12:57 AM
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No Doubt you are very lucky it didn't hit your body. Definetly, use your deductible. I'm guessing Lexus glass isn't the same price as the avg joe's. FrigginFragginRocks!!!