Replace Windshield?

[chuck s]

Any temperature (or other) concerns replacing the windshield in my 2017?

Took a stone chip smack in the center last week and now discovered there's a horizontal crack running right at and parallel to the left wiper -- which may be old and the location is why I've never seen it until now.

This will be professionally done and I figure I need to wait until warmer weather since there's no room in my garage. Ideal temperature?

Advice appreciated.

-- Chuck

 

[LokiWolf]

Any temperature (or other) concerns replacing the windshield in my 2017?

Took a stone chip smack in the center last week and now discovered there's a horizontal crack running right at and parallel to the left wiper -- which may be old and the location is why I've never seen it until now.

This will be professionally done and I figure I need to wait until warmer weather since there's no room in my garage. Ideal temperature?

Advice appreciated.

-- Chuck

I assume you have glass coverage with your insurance. File a claim.

Best glass shop in the RVA is Smileys! By far. Family owned and have been in business for decades. Only place I would let do any glass work. They don’t cut any corners, and are great to deal with.


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[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Any temperature (or other) concerns replacing the windshield in my 2017?

Took a stone chip smack in the center last week and now discovered there's a horizontal crack running right at and parallel to the left wiper -- which may be old and the location is why I've never seen it until now.

This will be professionally done and I figure I need to wait until warmer weather since there's no room in my garage. Ideal temperature?

Advice appreciated.

-- Chuck

Perhaps schedule the glass replacement and ask the shop if you could park it inside their shop the night before, and leave it inside for a few hours after the repair?

 

[chuck s]

Thanks for all suggestions. I'll check with Smileys when the weather warms. Like to do this in one shot, not take take two cars over, have her bring me home, then take me back, and drive both home. If it was her car this would not be a problem...

-- Chuck

 

[tommyddsr]

If you call the shop they will tell you if the temperature is within acceptable parameters. Don't know of any glass shop that closes in the winter.

 

[LokiWolf]

If you call the shop they will tell you if the temperature is within acceptable parameters. Don't know of any glass shop that closes in the winter.

Correct. Might need a longer cure time, but as long as the Urethane was warm when it was applied, no issues. That is at least around here. Colder climates maybe.


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[Thunderbirdsport]

I had some glass put in a truck several years ago, winter. I had to drop it off and he kept in his shop all day, said I could come get it just before closing time.
Of course, out winter temps are typically lower than VA.....usually..

 

[LokiWolf]

I had some glass put in a truck several years ago, winter. I had to drop it off and he kept in his shop all day, said I could come get it just before closing time.
Of course, out winter temps are typically lower than VA.....usually..

Yeah, better safe than sorry if below freezing, but it was 60 here today...been a weird winter.

When I was in High School and College my StepDad owned a mobile glass replacement company. Spent many a Summer and weekend replacing all kinds of glass.


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[lbv150]

Also insist on OEM glass. Yes there is a difference.

 

[1oldtimer]

Also insist on OEM glass. Yes there is a difference.

How much of a difference??
I got safelite coming out Friday to replace my windshield. Haven't got a clue how it got cracked.

 

[lbv150]

Safelite will install OEM if you insist and your insurance covers it, mine always did. Non OEM windshields could have clouds or other imperfections in the glass or lamination. Could be issues with glass hardness, sound proofing etc. Or it could be fine. Why take a chance. Yes I'm sure some one will point out that OEM can have it's issues as well. My 1995 Jeep had bad factory glass windshield when new and was replaced under warranty. The issue was in the lamination. My dad owned an auto body shop for many years and always recommended OEM glass to customers. Always it was used on our vehicles, he would make sure of it.

 

[lbv150]

Another issue with non OEM is the tint strip at the top. All my vehicles are clear, Safelite was told on the phone and approved by my insurance for OEM glass on my '06....they installed the aftermarket with the blue tinted top...I was not happy. I had them replace it with the non tinted OEM as they should have in the first place. My 2001 F350 needed a new windshield a couple of years ago, Safelite said it would take a week or so to get the OEM from the local Ford dealer or they could have aftermarket the next day, I took the time to wait.

 

[1oldtimer]

I called safe lite this morning and told them to make sure that they used oem. I have a 250 deductible and not sure if I’ll have to pay the 79 difference for the oem or not. I need to call my insurance company. Allstate

 

[Tom Tulloch]

Let us know how it goes. Mine is due for replacement also. I read the on other posts about the antenna and rain sensor in the windshield can make aftermarket installations touchy.