Windshield Glass

[Pancho]

Has anyone had any experience with replacing their windshields? I guess my options are the aftermarket glass which is supposedly the same quality but lacking the GM logo down in the lower lefthand corner or one from a Chevy dealer which is about three times as much.

 

Another question concerns the 3M molding tape I inserted to cut down on the wind noise - is this something I should have the installer do while replacing the glass or wait until it is curred and do it myself again?

 

Thanks for your input.

[awdvkd]

Contact your local Safelite dealer. I live on gravel roads and have had several of their windshileds. They are as good if not better.

[Pancho]

Can you tell the difference between the aftermarket (Safelite) and the GM glass? For instance, does it have the tint band across the top?

[Black02Silverado]

Can you tell the difference between the aftermarket (Safelite) and the GM glass? For instance, does it have the tint band across the top?

As long as it is installed properly and the correct sealant is used then I don't see a problem. The windsheild is a major player in the structural integredy of the vehicle. One that isn't installed correctly and then in a vehicle misshap can cause safety problems if the glass pops out and doesn't stay in to keep the structure in tact per it's design. That is my understanding, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[sonjaab]

PANCHO...........Do you have a bugshield on your truck?

[Pancho]

I have the Lund Bug Deflector shield that was designed for the HD's.

[cowboy02]

I need to get a windshield for my truck also..........

 

However im not ready to fork out 300 bones just so I can drive down the road for a few weeks and have it crack again........

[Pancho]

I used Safelite and it was only $149.72 to replace the windshield on my 2002 HD.

[sonjaab]

YA know that any brand of replacement glass must meet DOT safety specs.............

[wolfie]

Don't you have insurance? I was going down the road last year and someone threw a rock and hit the hood and and then it bounced up and broke the windshield... all it cost me was the $50 deductable...

['02 HD]

LOF "Libby Owens Ford" Glass is the same as PPG and I think they make the GM factory OEM glass. Your Safelite dealer should be able to get it for you if you ask them. (I had 2 windshields put in my wifes Montana Mini Van and could definitely tell a difference in the cheap no-name glass and the LOF glass).

 

I agree with Wolf... if you have comprehensive insurance there is a 50-100 deduct and that is all you pay...

 

Good Luck!!