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Who makes Lexus glass?

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Old 04-29-09, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Kurtz
Going forward you might wanna check with your insurance guy on changing your deductable for comprehensive to $0... glass is what you'll file under comp 99% of the time and it's never worth it for that high a deductable... when I changed mine from 500 to 0 it increased my premiums like 6 bucks a year.
Good call. I changed my comprehensive deductible to $0 and it only cost me $5/month more. Thanks!
Old 04-30-09, 12:51 PM
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uh-oh, i just got mine replaced and i thought i wasn't able to get lexus glass anymore so i went with the aftermarket glass. Great
Old 04-30-09, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
I don't think your claim about comprehensive claims being non-chargeable is entirely true. Though it varies by state and insurance company, an excessive number of comp claims (more than 3 claims in 3 years is typical), can trigger a rate increase or even non-renewal of your policy.
You are correct it varies from state to state. Here in CA, premiums cannot increase due to an excessive amount of comp claims.

Just fyi, I am an adjuster for a large insurance co here in CA.
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Originally Posted by Shinobi-X
its been fine and identical to OEM, minus the Lexus branding, while the rain sensor functions no differently than it did the first day I got the car. You will want to make sure the glass tech seals your windshield properly, though, so that no leaks or wind noise come through...I think those two are the bigger concerns.
What brand is the glass? Just curious.
Old 05-01-09, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
What brand is the glass? Just curious.
PPG. They produce the OEM glass for a number of vehicles here in the states.

http://corporateportal.ppg.com/NA/OE...e/Vehicles.htm
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And just as an FYI for anyone trying to understand how the sensor works, here is a PDF I found through a search on the site. Credit to the original poster, and such.
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Old 05-01-09, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Shinobi-X
PPG. They produce the OEM glass for a number of vehicles here in the states.

http://corporateportal.ppg.com/NA/OE...e/Vehicles.htm
Why do you think it is PPG? The Lexus IS isn't listed on the page you linked.
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Originally Posted by Bichon
Why do you think it is PPG? The Lexus IS isn't listed on the page you linked.
The DOT number on the windshield is 18, which designates PPG as the producer, along with it also carrying their name. The link shows that they produce OEM glass for a number of makes, including Toyota.
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