I was told it tears apart wiper blades. For what that’s worth.That does exist. Stek is one of the companies that makes film like that. I believe it runs about $500 installed from what I have seen from others.
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I was told it tears apart wiper blades. For what that’s worth.That does exist. Stek is one of the companies that makes film like that. I believe it runs about $500 installed from what I have seen from others.
I figure one chip for every 1k. That is my average but like you....I roll with a windshield repair kit.....I pull over and spend 30 minutes fixing it before it gets worse.Congrats! You now have an authentic Alaskan windshield!
But seriously. If you can catch the chip/impact in time before the crack runs, like immediately after it happens, you can prevent it. Use the 3M windshield repair kit, but until you get home to apply the kit, avoid the defroster propagating temperature changes blowing on the windshield, and hard bumps flexing the windshield.
I almost had stek dynoflex installed on my windshield ($450) this weekend while getting PPF installed. Unsure about ruining wiper blades, but from what i've read if you use your wipers, you will likely end up with wiper marks in it within a year or two. I'm rolling the dice now, but passed on another maintenance item that i'd have to wax, silicone blades and then replace in a year or two.I was told it tears apart wiper blades. For what that’s worth.
I had mine on I25 in Colorado during a snow storm. 150 miles of road sand pelting the window resulted in thousands of pits and two cracks. This is from sand. The window is not dirty. Those are sand pits.I got my Bronco last Tuesday. I had to take a road trip for work yesterday. I wasn't on the interstate more than an hour when a rock bounced off my windshield leaving a small chip. On my way back from the meeting another rock bounced off my windshield, but this one left an 8" crack! I've got a claim in with Safelite, but have been told glass is on back order. I waited 493 days to get the Bronco, wonder how long it will be to get a new windshield? Has this happened to anyone else or just my bad luck? Not sure that I'll ever take it back on an interstate now...
Got one on order from my dealership. Cracked my window in three places driving in a snow storm and sanded road.As a former Wrangler owner, I am familiar with cracked windshields. But I was very disappointed to see a crack appear after less than a month of driving the Bronco. Normally, I know when the cracked happens from the loud thud. Never heard the rock hit the windshield on this one. I noticed the crack on the way home from work. I am not optimistic about Safelite finding a OEM replacement anytime soon.
Anyone have an OEM windshield replacement recently?
im on my third windshield. im sick of this.I got my Bronco last Tuesday. I had to take a road trip for work yesterday. I wasn't on the interstate more than an hour when a rock bounced off my windshield leaving a small chip. On my way back from the meeting another rock bounced off my windshield, but this one left an 8" crack! I've got a claim in with Safelite, but have been told glass is on back order. I waited 493 days to get the Bronco, wonder how long it will be to get a new windshield? Has this happened to anyone else or just my bad luck? Not sure that I'll ever take it back on an interstate now...
AAA in Cali is expensive for that.Can add full glass coverage to my policy for something like $50 a year with no deductible.
Deflector seems to help. Thankfully not hideous either.May not be a silver bullet solution, but the hood deflector has seen positive feedback from some B6G members on reducing bugs and rocks hitting the windshield. I have one sitting in my garage, just waiting for my Bronco to arrive. Looks like it'll compliment the fender flares nicely too.
Sorry. I was suggesting that was to my insurance policy, had nothing to do with AAA. Are you saying your insured through AAA?AAA in Cali is expensive for that.
No worries. I am insured through AAA and the glass coverage is expensive. I don't remember how much it was, But even with he price of the windshield, I decided against it. I am happy your is cheap. Who is your policy through?Sorry. I was suggesting that was to my insurance policy, had nothing to do with AAA. Are you saying your insured through AAA?
Company called Westfield Insurance.No worries. I am insured through AAA and the glass coverage is expensive. I don't remember how much it was, But even with he price of the windshield, I decided against it. I am happy your is cheap. Who is your policy through?