New windshield.....Yes or No?

[imola red zhp]

+1 need one too.

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[das boots]

You just reminded me on this thread to file a claim with my insurer. 5er ran over something on the freeway the other day on pouring rain and knocked the bumper out of alignment and some road debris hit the windshield and knocked off a big chip. I told them that I want a OE windshield replacement....and no aftermarket. Have to wait for the call from adjuster. But will probably take care of this after my return in two weeks.

[danewilson77]

Just remember... Safelite uses recycled non oem (not Pilkington) glass.

Got mine replaced through Windshield Guru w/ Pilkington glass for around $350.00.

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[SoarinZHP]

My insurance company referred me to safelite. What a crock. Their prices are ridiculous and they're telling you your getting some kind of screaming deal? LIARS!

[UdubBadger]

can we get a group buy?

[mLuMaN83]

To add here, I need one too. I have A LOT of scratches on it from the wipers. A girl owned the car before me. Nothing like turing on the wiper to clear the glass without fluid. Looks like the OP did this many times. I think my car lived on a dirt road perhaps.

My rain sensor does not work either. I just get constant wiping when sensor is engaged. You think the scratches could cause the rain sensor to act up?

Maybe somebody came in the middle of the night and hit my windshield with a hammer?



Jk

Or am I..

[carsontl]

Group buy! Whee

[zhp43867]

To add here, I need one too. I have A LOT of scratches on it from the wipers. A girl owned the car before me. Nothing like turing on the wiper to clear the glass without fluid. Looks like the OP did this many times. I think my car lived on a dirt road perhaps.

My rain sensor does not work either. I just get constant wiping when sensor is engaged. You think the scratches could cause the rain sensor to act up?

Maybe somebody came in the middle of the night and hit my windshield with a hammer?



Jk

Or am I..

That can be buffed off with Cerium Oxide, a Porter Cable 7424 or other D/A polisher and a Lake Country white pad. No replacement necessary. Another option is Bon Ami cleaning powder- original formula ONLY, IIRC. Google it.

Also I recall many BMW owners being unhappy with Safelite, so I'd stay away.

[cakM3]

If you can find a reputable shop to replace the windshield (not Safelite) and they will use OEM glass, then I say do it. Derek also posted another alternative (see above post) if your glass is not pitted way too bad.

[carsontl]

If you can find a reputable shop to replace the windshield (not Safelite) and they will use OEM glass, then I say do it. Derek also posted another alternative (see above post) if your glass is not pitted way too bad.

My thinking is this: If the OEM glass chips easily then shouldn't we get something else? Dunno..