Windshield chip /crack / replacement inventory concerns

[Chuck_Ruck]

Along I-10 between Yuma, AZ & San Antonio, TX I have had the pleasure of getting probably two dozen chips and cracks over the last decade. This crosses my m8nd as I'm barreling down I-10 headed for Tucson and recieve a kiss from the asphalt gods. My insurance has been super awesome about it, but I'm REALLY nervous about taking the new Bronco out of the garage due to limited production stock let alone repair stock.
Anyone else? Or at the least anyone know if Ford has addressed this?

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[Cappy]

Have you looked into ExoShield or ClearPlex?

Fleet vehicles for a buddy's company out in Odessa and Midland, TX all have the windshields treated with ClearPlex Maxxion to keep from catching chips and breaks.

Works pretty good. Small stuff like pebbles and lost bolts will just bounce off the windshield and leave a little scuff. Unless you're really hauling ass or catch a golf ball sized rock you should be good.

Edit: I'm wrong. It's not ClearPlex they use, remembered that he switched over to Maxxion last year.

 

[NC_Pinz]

Reviving an older thread. Anyone have experience with any of the clear films that you apply to the exterior of windshields. Considering Maxxion based on what brief reading I've done today.

 

[BroncoBuckaroo]

Along I-10 between Yuma, AZ & San Antonio, TX I have had the pleasure of getting probably two dozen chips and cracks over the last decade. This crosses my m8nd as I'm barreling down I-10 headed for Tucson and recieve a kiss from the asphalt gods. My insurance has been super awesome about it, but I'm REALLY nervous about taking the new Bronco out of the garage due to limited production stock let alone repair stock.
Anyone else? Or at the least anyone know if Ford has addressed this?

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[regularbronco]

Well, I-10 struck our Bronco coming home to Destin from dealer pickup in Alabama July 30th. USAA had Safelite come out August 16th to replace, no deductible in Florida, the ban pulls up and the tech has a puzzled look on his face? He opens the back of his van and a Bronco Sport windshield is ready to install! We both kind of laughed. Especially since he had the VIN and everything!

Still waiting, but now I'm kind of getting to like it, like my own 'Easter Egg'!

If you read in the Detroit News, 'Bronco waiting outside assembly plant for new Hartop has Windshield Stolen', you didn't see this!!!

 

[Beach_Bum]

Well, I-10 struck our Bronco coming home to Destin from dealer pickup in Alabama July 30th. USAA had Safelite come out August 16th to replace, no deductible in Florida, the ban pulls up and the tech has a puzzled look on his face? He opens the back of his van and a Bronco Sport windshield is ready to install! We both kind of laughed. Especially since he had the VIN and everything!

Still waiting, but now I'm kind of getting to like it, like my own 'Easter Egg'!

If you read in the Detroit News, 'Bronco waiting outside assembly plant for new Hartop has Windshield Stolen', you didn't see this!!!

At least the chip/crack isn't in your field of vision. And I've never driven I-10 without catching a rock. I have 3 chips in my windshield from my last trip down the corridor.
And while you are correct about the no deductible windshield replacement in Florida, it still counts as a claim on your insurance which will ultimately lead to higher premiums.

 

[sgraing1]

Talk to your insurance company and the local windshield repair place.

 

[NC_Pinz]

With one relatively minor accident by my wife combined with two windshield replacements (over 5 yrs), State Farm dropped us. Well dropped collision and comprehensive, so that effectively drops us. We're going to try our best not to make a claim on windshields.

Hence the desire to add a film on the windshield...on topic, anyone?

 

[Beach_Bum]

With one relatively minor accident by my wife combined with two windshield replacements (over 5 yrs), State Farm dropped us. Well dropped collision and comprehensive, so that effectively drops us. We're going to try our best not to make a claim on windshields.

Hence the desire to add a film on the windshield...on topic, anyone?

I know I was hit with higher premiums from a few years ago. They should come off my history by the time the Bronco arrives for insurance so I've been avoiding getting them repaired. They aren't spreading and just look like crap. I don't want to file a claim so close to getting the Bronco.

 

[regularbronco]

At least the chip/crack isn't in your field of vision. And I've never driven I-10 without catching a rock. I have 3 chips in my windshield from my last trip down the corridor.
And while you are correct about the no deductible windshield replacement in Florida, it still counts as a claim on your insurance which will ultimately lead to higher premiums.

Agreed! What is it with that interstate and rock chips?

 

[Beach_Bum]

Agreed! What is it with that interstate and rock chips?

It's crazy cause I usually catch the rocks in LA or MS (I run the I-10 connection from Jax to Houston). The last time when I was returning, I made it the entire stretch except for the last 15 miles when I caught 2 in one after another. I just give up with replacement unless it is really bad and affecting visibility. Thankfully, the recent 2 chips are on the passenger side. There they will stay when I trade it in.

 

[Evolkidbell]

Just got a chip today. 10 days and 300 miles on the clock. Ugh. Luckily it’s small enough that it should be able to be filled.
I posted on FB and a guy claimed his got a big crack and the whole window needs to be replaced. Quoted a 6-8 month lead time

 

[Beach_Bum]

With the propensity of vehicles that are shaped like a brick to catch a rock and the lead time mentioned above on replacement, has anyone given any thought into buying a kit for DIY chip repair? I've had claims filed where Safelite only filled the chip and it didn't seem like that involved of a process.

I've seen the kits from JB Weld, 3M, or RainX. But they just look like super glue. Is there a DIY kit that replicates the process that Safelite uses where pressure is exerted to ensure the compound completely fills the affected area and not leave a "speed-bump" of residual compound on the windshield?

I'm thinking it would come in handy where chips don't need replacement and filing a claim that may result in higher premiums over time just doesn't make sense with the frequency of chip repairs.

 

[Cappy]

Reviving an older thread. Anyone have experience with any of the clear films that you apply to the exterior of windshields. Considering Maxxion based on what brief reading I've done today.

I can only speak to how well Maxxion works. Very well.

I have a friend that uses them in West Texas for all of his fleet vehicles. they catch a LOT of rocks out there from semitrucks and equipment trucks.
He was using ClearPlex, but switched and I can't be 100% certain why.

 

[NC_Pinz]

I can only speak to how well Maxxion works. Very well.

I have a friend that uses them in West Texas for all of his fleet vehicles. they catch a LOT of rocks out there from semitrucks and equipment trucks.
He was using ClearPlex, but switched and I can't be 100% certain why.

Great feedback. How well does it work with wipers? Do they need to do anything extra like regular blade cleaning to avoid damaging the film?

I've never considered using a film on the windshield before, but the Bronco may be my first. I replaced 3 windshields in my FJCruiser and one on my Tacoma. The FJ has more upright glass like the Bronco and they don't seem to shed rocks or foreign objects well.

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