My 2002 was fine but I had a few YJs that seemed to collect them. Regardless this bronco glass is so wimpy.
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Really? I have it too and it has only slightly reduced the number of bugs that hit the windshield.
I am going next week to get it professionally done, I had it done on my Ford Mach-E and love it. However it's not perfect in terms of clarity, not bad but noticeable at first. Note that it still can take damage or tear with strong hits. Also your wipers can scratch the film if not totally clean. The one thing I will would caution is the DYI portion, it's not like installing a screen protector on a phone. It takes practice to get right without bubbles, dust or stretch / placement issues.
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Yea I was going to put it on yesterday, got the hood cleaned and everything then noticed you have to give it 24 hours to cure before driving it, so its going to have to wait till this weekend.
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I know right!!! I just canāt help it, if itāll work even a little bit then fine, hate having to deal with getting it repaired/replaced. If I got suckered for $200 oh well, maybe next time Iāll learn.
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Yea I thought the same, but man $500 to get it done at the shop vs $200 doing it myself, may just be a $200 lesson i learn the hard way but Iām willing to take that hit! Lol
I was quoted $250 clearplex and $350 ExoShield at two pro shops. Guess that depends on where you live etc. Either way good luck and post results, another member did it on their own and it turned out fine.
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Yea the shop I got quoted from does a lot of high-end cars and weāve used them for all of our tint so they do an awesome job, probably why their price is higher too. But yea for $350 Iād swing thatā¦but Iād have to find a shop I trust. Iāll just give this one the good olā $200 try and cross my fingers.
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I have the hood lip as some are calling it and the clear plex... 4-5 obvious hits... 2 before the lip install.
Note that you may have hundreds of water drops after you install that, they will dry up in a few days. So don't freak out.
Note that you may have hundreds of water drops after you install that, they will dry up in a few days. So don't freak out.
Took a rock chip in week 2, then another bigger rock hit 7 months later that split the glass side to side. $1300 for a new windshield, make sure you kids have full insurance for that thing!
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There was another post on this. The DIY option was a little over $200. My deductable is $100. I can put two windshields for that. I think I saw higher prices in this thread.
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Yea and I totally get that, my deductible is also $100 but when you take into consideration I have to burn my free time to get it taken care of and all the stuff that goes along with it (filing a claim), not worth it to me. Iād just rather slap on the film and hope it can handle all the little stuff that gets thrown at it. Donāt know if its just cause Iām too lazy to deal with it or what.
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Just replaced the windshild on my F-150. took 20 minutes to get the order placed. They came to my house, which took about 1.5 hrs to replace, my 2 hrs.
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Oh wow! I wonder if the Bronco glass is still on back order. Iāve heard some people say they had no issues getting it, others said it took them weeks to get.
I think that is just it, if I can avoid the wait and potential rates increases this approach makes sense. Personally I have OCD's with windshields, this approach takes care of it.
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