Replacement Glass for the L

[True Blue Aggie]

Well, has anyone had luck with finding a decently price replacement glass for there truck? The front windshield had a crack in it for the past couple of months, and then I decided to wash the truck in the sun this weekend.
The crack is much bigger now. The wallet is going to be much slimmer now....

[blueoval01]

Does your insurance policy have glass covrage?
If so, it should only cost you the deductable. In many cases just $50.

[True Blue Aggie]

It does, but I try to keep the small claims off of my insurance. Anyone here had to replace there front windsheild without the help of insurance?

[blueoval01]

Well, I guess no one has had their W/S replaced. Including me.
I just talked to my neighbor who works for GlassDoctor. He thought that the Full Size F-150 W/S ran around 275-325 installed. He also said that they might come either green tint or blue tint, both with shade at the top.

[my2002lightning]

blueoval01,

Your neighbor at GlassDoctor, ask him what he can do for a TINY rock-chip on a L windshield if you could. I'd appreciate it.

I got it on the way down here RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY W/S VIEW STRAIGHT down the road ! :flaming: Every day is a constant reminder. :crying:

Thanks,

Ronald

[blueoval01]

Ronald, that falls under W/S repair. If the chip is deep enough they put a suction cup over it and pump clear pucky into it. This supposedly prevents the chip from running out and removes (at least) the visual of the bullseye.
I've never had this done so I can't actually say that it works.

Matter of fact, I saw a banner at Kwik-Kar when I got the L inspected that said "We do W/S Repair". Best to run by, let them look at it and see what kinda warrenty they offer.

Just my .02

[my2002lightning]

Ronald, that falls under W/S repair. If the chip is deep enough they put a suction cup over it and pump clear pucky into it. This supposedly prevents the chip from running out and removes (at least) the visual of the bullseye.
I've never had this done so I can't actually say that it works.

Matter of fact, I saw a banner at Kwik-Kar when I got the L inspected that said "We do W/S Repair". Best to run by, let them look at it and see what kinda warrenty they offer.

Just my .02

BO1,

Yeah, it's not through to the inside of the cab, just a small "chip" out of the exterior of the glass.:mad:

I'll try to look 'em up, 'preciate it!

Ronald

[Ken]

Ronald, that falls under W/S repair. If the chip is deep enough they put a suction cup over it and pump clear pucky into it. This supposedly prevents the chip from running out and removes (at least) the visual of the bullseye.


Usually, they won't repair chips in the portion of glass directly in front of the drivers field of vision. The repair will still distort the view and the glass is still weakened in that area. They are only supposed to repair passenger side damage (you know cause we don't care about weakened windshields in front of our passengers...) :rolleyes:

I don't know about yall's insurance, but mine will not cover rock chips. Luckily our chipped windshield was then damaged by hail which was covered.

[99WhiteBeast]

I replaced mine out of pocket. Safelite-$238

[True Blue Aggie]

Did Saflite give you the factory glass? Or was it aftermarket? I was hoping to put the factory glass back into the L, but cost could be a factor (as it always is)

[Moonshine]

It does, but I try to keep the small claims off of my insurance. Anyone here had to replace there front windsheild without the help of insurance?

I'm on my 3rd windshield. Somewhere around $240, Safelite.

[99WhiteBeast]

Did Saflite give you the factory glass? Or was it aftermarket? I was hoping to put the factory glass back into the L, but cost could be a factor (as it always is)

It was the factory glass with the tint screen banner. The cost was actually 280 something but due to a small imperfection (scratch that I could not even notice) they discounted it 50

[L8 APEX]

I may replace the windshield next spring after the winter snad and carp is over. I have been kind of weird with my L windshield.. I won't use the wipers or sprayer if it is dirty. It cuts and leaves wipe marks in the glas, so I will pull over and wash it instead of use the sprayer:rolleyes: At least I don't have wiper wear makrs on the glass, just a lot of high speed pitting evenly.