#Windshield questions, repairs, replacements
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: GA
Wow, that's a long crack. And the worst thing is, any crack, large or small, can spread depending on weather and road condition (for example, twisty and bumpy roads or car parked under a hot day) are conducive to further crackings once the windshield has been compromised.
I noticed the crack 30 minutes later and thought I may have caused a stress crack. When I examined it I could clearly see the impact of a rock.
It originated in the black area so I may have not seen it before.
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,859
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From: GA
I went to Safelite today to get the windshield replaced. I was brought into the shop by the head tech to confirm the minor scratches around the front of the truck were there before the installer worked on it.
I mentioned the concerns on this forum, he smirked and said the quality and thickness is the same.
I sat in the waiting room with a clear view of the installation and was impressed.
When I went to pay the original installer the $37? quote (tax included) he dropped it down to $352 without me asking for a discount (possibly a gimmick).
I told him about the shop that said he could not get his techs to touch the Lexus truck. He said the GX is easy but the LX has rivets on the side and it is easy to break the glass.
Overall, it was a good experience with Safelite
I mentioned the concerns on this forum, he smirked and said the quality and thickness is the same.
I sat in the waiting room with a clear view of the installation and was impressed.
When I went to pay the original installer the $37? quote (tax included) he dropped it down to $352 without me asking for a discount (possibly a gimmick).
I told him about the shop that said he could not get his techs to touch the Lexus truck. He said the GX is easy but the LX has rivets on the side and it is easy to break the glass.
Overall, it was a good experience with Safelite
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8
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From: FL
gx460 windshield
first post in 8 years! so my windshield has a crack with less that 5000 miles on it. what is this attached to the windshield? it has a wire running into the car. it is on the roof of the passenger side front windshield.
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From: West Virginia
Windshield problem
Found two hairline scratches in my windshield today. Right in my field of vision. My guess is some of the grit they put on the roads during the big snows these past two weeks got trapped under the wiper blades due to the shape of the scratches. Does anyone know if a detail shop or replacement glass place can buff them out? I know my Sequoia had what is called hydrophilic glass and I worry that buffing might ruin it if the GX has it too. Anyone have any experience with this or advice - much appreciated!
Jim in WV
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