Windshield Replacement
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Tx
I am totally mistaken. I looked again and saw the Lexus name etched in the windshield, right over the inspection sticker so it was hard to detect of course, but when I saw the Lexus name, I stopped looking for DOT. I figured it was OEM windshield. That all I wanted to confirm. Thanks.
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From: BC Canada
Still...just feel better knowing that I got genuine Lexus. Especially when it was free!
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Pennsylvania
On my 2009 LS, I had a PILKINGTON windshield installed 3 years ago. A small rock got under the wiper blade and scrached a nasty arc right in my line of sight on the original. It cost me about $1400. The good news is that the windshield is still fine, 3 years later. The bad news is that for the past year, I've had a problem with the rear view mirror falling off. I'm not sure if they used the original metal mount or if it was new with the replacement windshield. I suspect it was the original reglued and they did a bad job. Something happened after all the attempts to secure it...the black stuff started to come off. So for sure it wouldn't stick. I was ALMOST ready to get another new windshield with a new metal thingie. But I had the idea to clean the metal thingie with a grinder (to REALLY get all the glue off) and mount it about an inch toward the driver's side from the original spot. This was a week ago and so far, so good. If you really look, you can see what's going on both inside and out, but to the casual eye it's no big deal. A true OCD person (I'm close) probably wouldn't be happy.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: AZ
A mirror falling off is clearly not acceptable. Probably a bad installation. If the installer won't correct it, then ask your insurance for a new windshield. If they won't replace it then a big rock might be the best option. Not saying who or where you should throw it.
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Pennsylvania
I have a $1000 deductible. I wouldn't put in a claim for $1400. (Over the years this has saved me a lot of money, although the occasional ding or windshield does cause me to dig into my pocket)
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Lexus Fanatic
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From: BC Canada
I changed from a 1000 ded to a 200 ded and the cost per year only added a few bucks to my annual insurance. This is a no brainer for me to have , as I seem to get a ding every other year. I left my collision ded at 1000 though.
Driver
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 109
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From: CA
learning a lot here after I bring this thread back alive.
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: MS
had a rock to hit my mines yesterday and cracked it. I called my insurance and they said that they will replace it with $0 out of pocket (no idea how much the glass cost). Safelite is doing the replacement I be sure to ask the tech when he arrives for the cost of the glass and ill post it.
Lexus Champion
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From: AZ
If it doesn't have a DOT number on it, I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole! It must be counterfiet and clearly not acceptable by U.S. standards and requirements. A clear safety issue, not to be ignored!
Driver
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: CA
I went to the shop again and finally they found out the DOT number, only told me it's not Made in China, and this is what I find online:
DOT NUMBER: 177
Manufacturer: L-N Safety Glass S.A.DE C.V. of Mexicali
Website: www.pilkington.com
Joeb427 says it's good aftermarket.
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DOT NUMBER: 177
Manufacturer: L-N Safety Glass S.A.DE C.V. of Mexicali
Website: www.pilkington.com
Joeb427 says it's good aftermarket.
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