Broken windshield 🤬🤬
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
Broken windshield 🤬🤬
Well. Of course this happened because I did not buy the extra coverage. Should have had PPF installed I guess…
Any advice, nervous about replacing on a new car, pretty sure my deductible is $500…
This thing is the size of a coke can.
Any advice, nervous about replacing on a new car, pretty sure my deductible is $500…
This thing is the size of a coke can.
#2
Lexus Fanatic
That can be repaired but will still look a bit ugly. I want badly to get PPF for two of my cars but every product I've seen produces distortion I can't live with. If you plan on keeping your car for any length of time you're going to need a new windshield at some point anyway may as well get it done.
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AJinDFW (03-17-22)
#3
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I'm extremely sorry. But....
Who puts PPF on a windshield?
Even if you did, PPF wouldnt have protected against that huge of an impact.
And if you did a windshield tint, the tint would be on the inside of your car, again providing no protection. In fact, I would argue you would be losing money if you did a windshield tint and you had to get the windshield replaced - so it's a good thing you didn't get it.
My point is, dont feel bad about something you couldn't have avoided or expected. I hope it can get fixed without replacing the windshield, because Lexus glass is expennnnnnsive.
Who puts PPF on a windshield?
Even if you did, PPF wouldnt have protected against that huge of an impact.
And if you did a windshield tint, the tint would be on the inside of your car, again providing no protection. In fact, I would argue you would be losing money if you did a windshield tint and you had to get the windshield replaced - so it's a good thing you didn't get it.
My point is, dont feel bad about something you couldn't have avoided or expected. I hope it can get fixed without replacing the windshield, because Lexus glass is expennnnnnsive.
Last edited by macmaster; 03-17-22 at 01:10 PM.
#4
Lexus Fanatic
There are clear films specifically designed for windshields
#5
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There are clear films specifically designed for windshields
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Dkc4u62Ik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Dkc4u62Ik
#6
Lexus Fanatic
The major advantage is keeping the factory windshield and not risking damage during a replacement. It is extremely common for shops to damage the paint under the glass I see so many cars with rust around the glass.
#7
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They do help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMUf7DK9JdM
The major advantage is keeping the factory windshield and not risking damage during a replacement. It is extremely common for shops to damage the paint under the glass I see so many cars with rust around the glass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMUf7DK9JdM
The major advantage is keeping the factory windshield and not risking damage during a replacement. It is extremely common for shops to damage the paint under the glass I see so many cars with rust around the glass.
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#8
Lexus Fanatic
But the film and adhesive cause distortion. Really sucks because otherwise I would get it especially since I own a car where the glass is no longer available OEM or aftermarket.
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drgrant (04-01-22)
#9
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Yeah I know guys who have lambo’s etc and they get that windshield protector bc the glass for those cars is soooo expensive.
Not sure if it would have worked but some have a warranty against breakage I believe.
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Not sure if it would have worked but some have a warranty against breakage I believe.
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#11
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Math is hard for that dealer. $209 for clips? Retail for the glass according to several online vendors is $650.
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Velobrew (03-19-22)
#12
Just curious what it would cost through Safelite. I'm glad you weren't hurt. OP is in Tulsa, pricing similar to Dallas area. Was talking to a local Lexus guy and he said $2500ish, plus or minus a few hundred, is going rate for factory windshield/install/recalibration.
#13
So if you have glass coverage through insurance, you usually have to go through their "approved" shop. Which is almost always Safelite or similar. Went through the same process a few years ago on a unrepairable windshield. I ended up going to a body shop instead of Safelite because it seemed so hit or miss, even though they have a decent warranty. It was a few hundred over the deductible and I had OEM glass installed. Didn't regret it, but that car had no camera systems. I would be leery of someone else doing the re-cal. Maybe you can get the glass installed by someone else and then have the dealer re-cal the camera/sensors.
Although, I will say I've gotten chips and small cracks epoxied at Safelite before under insurance claims and had no complaints. Be interested to hear what others think about Safelite.
Although, I will say I've gotten chips and small cracks epoxied at Safelite before under insurance claims and had no complaints. Be interested to hear what others think about Safelite.
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giS (03-22-22)
#14
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So if you have glass coverage through insurance, you usually have to go through their "approved" shop. Which is almost always Safelite or similar. Went through the same process a few years ago on a unrepairable windshield. I ended up going to a body shop instead of Safelite because it seemed so hit or miss, even though they have a decent warranty. It was a few hundred over the deductible and I had OEM glass installed. Didn't regret it, but that car had no camera systems. I would be leery of someone else doing the re-cal. Maybe you can get the glass installed by someone else and then have the dealer re-cal the camera/sensors.
Although, I will say I've gotten chips and small cracks epoxied at Safelite before under insurance claims and had no complaints. Be interested to hear what others think about Safelite.
Although, I will say I've gotten chips and small cracks epoxied at Safelite before under insurance claims and had no complaints. Be interested to hear what others think about Safelite.
#15
Depends on thei nsurance laws where you live. In MA it is literally illegal for them to "force you to use their preferred shop" for glass coverage although they will still try to cajole you into doing it. I think about the only thing they can raep you on here is the price difference between OEM and some generic LKQ alternative.