03-08-2024, 08:22 AM | #1 |
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I haven't priced it out yet, but I've read stories of insurance no longer covering glass, in addition to poor quality of replacement glass if needed, and that the glass on these cars crack easily. Does the product truly protect the glass and is the cost worth it? |
03-08-2024, 09:09 AM | #2 |
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I have film on my windshield. I'm not sure what's different about it, but it's a different product than PPF.
At the very least, I expect it to protect the windshield against the tiny pits that build up over the years and create that "star field" effect at night. |
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03-08-2024, 09:44 AM | #3 | |
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03-08-2024, 09:54 AM | #4 |
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I haven't personally experienced it, but I've read that several no longer cover it without deductible and premiums go up as a result. I guess these windshields are getting too expensive and are too fragile.
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03-08-2024, 11:56 AM | #5 |
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It's not even just the glass, with all the collision avoidance tech and other sensors requiring calibration at the dealer for many cars, that adds significantly to it.
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03-08-2024, 07:03 PM | #6 |
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I’ve got Exoshield. After the air bubbles settle down, you’d have no clue it’s on there. Haven’t had any issues with visibility or anything. I think I paid like $800. I forgot. Have heard great things and hope it helps protect me. I hate how intrusive a new windshield install is. And the cost is stupid and all the calibration with the sensors etc.
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03-08-2024, 07:48 PM | #7 |
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Next time you shop around for insurance, ask about no deductible glass coverage. I think I pay an extra $30 bucks a year. In the past 5 years I’ve had windshields replaced on a X5 and Range Rover. Both with OEM glass done in my driveway for $0.
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03-08-2024, 08:29 PM | #8 |
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I had a glass chip from a rock professionally reparied on my M440i through GEICO, at no cost to me. Reading these stories about aftermarket glass being used on insurance replacements and messing with HUD or sensors has me strongly considering taking BMW's windshield coverage on the M3 when it arrives.
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03-08-2024, 09:23 PM | #9 |
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BMW windshields are made of Saran Wrap. It’s insane how weak they are and their should honestly be more outrage about it.
As for PPF, I’ve seen where it looks like crap. Meaning it was evident it was there from the interior, blurry view. |
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03-08-2024, 09:44 PM | #10 | |
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I have my entire car covered in PPF except for the glass. I have full glass insurance coverage for a few bucks a month. For me, that’s the move versus putting any protector on my windows. |
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03-08-2024, 11:03 PM | #11 |
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Windshield film highly recommend on a new car especially if you like to drive fast. It will get a lot more beat up than glass, but knowing that kmu have the protection and especially when a nice rock hits you and your windshield doesn't crack so great for the peace of mind. Replacement glass usually covered by insurance but the mental trauma of having to worry it was done right, risk of anything joint wrong or being damaged, in my opinion, is not worth it.
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But, like Game said, it is a bit blurry. It got better with time, but there's still some wavy spots...though my eyes got used to it. I only notice it occasionally when I look out at a certain angle at a certain time of the day. And it's self healing like most PPF, so over time, most small nits will become less and less noticeable. I love having the protection though. And I have windshield insurance, but I prefer to avoid a windshield replacement. Would I do it again? Definitely. Hec, I have it on both my cars. |
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03-09-2024, 12:30 AM | #13 |
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I have a new M3 and I just went to a local shop that professionally applied front PPF (Xpel) and also the Bray Windshieldskin. It was $500 for the Bray. It is very clear and no optical distortion. Like others stated, I wanted to avoid the random rock that would chip/crack the windshield and have to deal with an expensive replacement. I can’t comment on longevity since it is new. Remind me to provide a comment in 1-2 years!
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03-09-2024, 06:50 AM | #14 | |
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We live in Phoenix and the roads are always a mess with rocks or other debris. We’ve had to use it on many occasions…there was even one time where I had to replace the windshield on my X3 twice within 3 months. When we went shopping around for new insurance last year, we got denied and it said we had too many claims on our report. Got a copy of the CLUE report and it was essentially due to all the glass claims over the last several years we had made. Granted we my wife did have an accident with her car too…but it had been over three years since that claim had been closed and everything else were glass claims between our two cars.
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It’s not like normal PPF which is warrantied for 10+ years.
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03-10-2024, 01:56 PM | #16 |
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The windshield film will get beat up for sure. We're planning to replace every 6-12 months, due to the type of driving that we do. But the fact that the oem windshield is intact and factory seals don't get touched, is a huge benefit as well as not having it on your insurance as someone already claimed. Not to mention the peace of mind and ability to enjoy the car worry free that you will get a crack.
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