Polo708

Just a fun fact, our windows are double pane.

I had a dent pulled out of my door only to have them crack my window. The outer window cracked but the inner window didn't. Crazy.

Im assuming this helps keep out heat better. What other purposes would it serve?

ItzFilyO

I think it's to reduce the outside noise. Thicker windows = Less noise.

SNiiP3R

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Because of this nice feature, my tints are all scratched up about an inch at the edge, on both sides....

rominl

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how so?

but yes, double pane is for noise reduction

SNiiP3R

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when I roll the window up, I think it rubs against the plastic inside the door.

rominl

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that's not good. didn't have that in my ls460l, maybe it's a tight design on the 4gs

jkeller

I think it's just the front doors, back doors are single glass.

5thavenue

The double paned windows help with noise reduction but their main purpose is thermal insulation (it helps keep the heat in better during winter).
This is the reason why they only come with the cold weather package.

JT51

Not all GS are double pane. It might be a cold weather option, not sure, but my front door windows both were replaced and double panes were added to lessen the wind noise, which worked. Also, they replaced the tint when they replaced the windows and the tint is not scratched, been on the car about 8 or 9 months.

rominl

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i can't say much about the cold weather package but this would be first i hear, considering that rear windows aren't and you would lose heat just as bad back there if anything. plus on most other cars including the LS, double pane is for noise

leirbag

My front windows on my 14 f sport are double pane, no cold weather package

ItzFilyO

Mine fronts are double pane too. 2014 with premium package, no cold weather.

5thavenue

So I guess all 2014s now come with double paned windows?

pringle

I got a chip in my windshield last night from a rock while driving on the highway. My insurance carrier, USAA outsources windshield repairs to SAFELITE AUTOGLASS and they are coming to the house tomorrow to replace it. Anyone know if the window is double pane? Opinions on whether I should have it done at the dealership instead? I assume it will be lexus oem...

Polo708

You may need to ask for OEM glass if that's what you want, I know I had to. They needed to special order it for me. Not sure on the double pane but does your car have auto sensing wipers? I'm not sure if there's something special with the glass or not.