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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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Spoiler
Current automotive glass is complete trash. At one time Toyota made glass that was nearly indestructible it almost NEVER cracked, would get rock chips but they were small and repairable. Over time glass would become pitted to the point where visibility was compromised but the glass was tough as hell. I know this from first hand experience have a 30 year old Toyota with original windshield have polished it out which brought back enough clarity to be safe. I've pulled used windshields at the salvage yards 25+ years old still good NO cracks. Now you look at a windshield wrong and it's ruined. Can't help but wonder if this is a scam to sell product.
Yokahama (tire company) used to make glass for Toyota it was indestructible easily lasted the life of the car.
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.
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.
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.
The OP's damage is at least 2x larger than the damage the bebe pellet did, so it's hard to say how much it would've helped, but that film is still impressive. Thanks for sharing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
So if you have glass coverage through insurance, you usually have to go through their "approved" shop. Which is almost always Safelite or similar.
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.
03-17-22, 11:34 AM
Broken windshield 🤬🤬
