Windsheild Replacement - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Simok · 01-01-2019, 01:07 PM

A few months ago someone kicked something up while driving, and it hit my windsheild. It did some pretty good damage to an area about the size of a soda can. Since it has gotten cold the cracks are starting to spread. Now its starting to look like a road map. Its time to replace. Ive never had to replace a windsheild before. Is there one brand that is better the another? And where should I go to get it done, dealer? Ive heard safelite is cheap, but also that their glass is cheap. Any help would be appreciated.

humfrz · 01-01-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Simok

A few months ago someone kicked something up while driving, and it hit my windsheild. It did some pretty good damage to an area about the size of a soda can. Since it has gotten cold the cracks are starting to spread. Now its starting to look like a road map. Its time to replace. Ive never had to replace a windsheild before. Is there one brand that is better the another? And where should I go to get it done, dealer? Ive heard safelite is cheap, but also that their glass is cheap. Any help would be appreciated.

Oh, I reckon any well known glass replacement shop can do it. Some folks prefer OEM glass as a replacement.

I suggest you consult with your insurance company first and then get a few quotes from glass shops.

humfrz

e_lunatic · 01-01-2019, 08:47 PM

I had mine replaced at OC Windshields Auto Glass & Tint in Anaheim,CA
was really happy with the work. I didn't pay the extra money for the factory glass but am still happy with the replacement after 3 years

guybo · 01-01-2019, 08:57 PM

I don't know where noho is, but some states offer free replacement through your insurance. Look into it. I got a windshield replaced by Safelite and it was cheap. It looked wrong and started to get pitted up almost immediately. Find a company to do it that uses OEM glass.

I have a crack in it now, it's not growing very fast, but I need to replace it soon.

robertcruz · 11-08-2022, 05:19 AM

I had also replaced it recently with OEM. Very good service by My Orange County Auto Glass Company and their staff is very nice and professional.

soundman98 · 11-08-2022, 11:34 PM

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guybo Huge E85 fan! Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Location: Tampa, FL, USA Posts: 1,850 Thanks: 539 Thanked 1,010 Times in 605 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't know where noho is, but some states offer free replacement through your insurance. Look into it. I got a windshield replaced by Safelite and it was cheap. It looked wrong and started to get pitted up almost immediately. Find a company to do it that uses OEM glass. I have a crack in it now, it's not growing very fast, but I need to replace it soon.

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