ClearPlex Window Film Protection - Dealer Recommendation Needed
10-08-2018, 08:00 PM
#1
ClearPlex Window Film Protection - Dealer Recommendation Needed
The PPF shop in my area used to get ClearPlex (Madico) film directly from ClearPlex no problem but the dealer they were directed to this time has been dragging its feet. Can any of you recommend a ClearPlex dealer that can cut and ship a 991.2 GT3 windshield film for my local PPF shop to install? If so, it would be much appreciated!
10-09-2018, 01:55 AM
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Three Wheelin'
The PPF shop in my area used to get ClearPlex (Madico) film directly from ClearPlex no problem but the dealer they were directed to this time has been dragging its feet. Can any of you recommend a ClearPlex dealer that can cut and ship a 991.2 GT3 windshield film for my local PPF shop to install? If so, it would be much appreciated!
10-09-2018, 01:57 AM
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Friends don't let friends use ClearPlex.
10-09-2018, 12:19 PM
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This is what I've moved to... Good luck getting Clearplex.
http://www.braygroup.com/3d-windshie...-of-porsche-gt
All my cars have either Clearplex or Bray. Have saved my windshields on more than one occasion. You will eventually lose some clarity (my poor installation and damage due to rocks / track debris), but it's a trade off that is worth it to me.
http://www.braygroup.com/3d-windshie...-of-porsche-gt
All my cars have either Clearplex or Bray. Have saved my windshields on more than one occasion. You will eventually lose some clarity (my poor installation and damage due to rocks / track debris), but it's a trade off that is worth it to me.
10-09-2018, 12:31 PM
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Why?
Thank you very much!
This is what I've moved to... Good luck getting Clearplex.
http://www.braygroup.com/3d-windshie...-of-porsche-gt
All my cars have either Clearplex or Bray. Have saved my windshields on more than one occasion. You will eventually lose some clarity (my poor installation and damage due to rocks / track debris), but it's a trade off that is worth it to me.
http://www.braygroup.com/3d-windshie...-of-porsche-gt
All my cars have either Clearplex or Bray. Have saved my windshields on more than one occasion. You will eventually lose some clarity (my poor installation and damage due to rocks / track debris), but it's a trade off that is worth it to me.
10-09-2018, 01:52 PM
#6
So I looked at the Bray website and see that they ask $900 for a 2-layer kit that I assume doesn't include installation and I ask myself "why?"
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
10-09-2018, 04:12 PM
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So I looked at the Bray website and see that they ask $900 for a 2-layer kit that I assume doesn't include installation and I ask myself "why?"
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
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10-09-2018, 04:22 PM
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So I looked at the Bray website and see that they ask $900 for a 2-layer kit that I assume doesn't include installation and I ask myself "why?"
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
10-09-2018, 07:23 PM
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I got a replacement here in Wisconsin by Safelite. Pilkington glass, no problems, good fit, no rattles. Those are the numbers I quoted above. My insurance has "platinum" glass coverage so no deductible for me.
Then drove cross country, track weekend in WA state. Driving down the CA redwood coast, rock from an oncoming logging truck leaped over the divided highway and big spider crack in my drivers view. So 5 weeks after the first replacement I need it done again. Based on my previous experience, no worries, it'll be fixed. Live and learn, SoCal Safelite used an inferior brand "Fuyao?" (chinese?) The fit was unacceptable.
Could see and touch the metal antenna connections between the A-pillar trim and the glass. I told them that I couldn't accept that and needed the Pilkington glass. Brought it back after a week and a half (and after Rennsport Reunion) and they redid it with the right glass and all is well with the world again. No charge, no paperwork for the re-do. I guess that they stand by their "satisfaction guarantee."
Take home lesson: make sure to specify the original equipment glass. Right now it says Pilkington on the newer cars I checked at Rennsport and at dealers. Older cars had other brands. Living with the "Fuyao" for a week I could see that the embedded wires were thicker, wavy, and more noticeable, (and the fit sucked) and it was only $106 less on the invoice.
Can't drive it in Wisconsin in the winter so leaving it in SoCal with family so that I can drive at Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and Willow Springs this winter.
Mike
I got a replacement here in Wisconsin by Safelite. Pilkington glass, no problems, good fit, no rattles. Those are the numbers I quoted above. My insurance has "platinum" glass coverage so no deductible for me.
Then drove cross country, track weekend in WA state. Driving down the CA redwood coast, rock from an oncoming logging truck leaped over the divided highway and big spider crack in my drivers view. So 5 weeks after the first replacement I need it done again. Based on my previous experience, no worries, it'll be fixed. Live and learn, SoCal Safelite used an inferior brand "Fuyao?" (chinese?) The fit was unacceptable.
Could see and touch the metal antenna connections between the A-pillar trim and the glass. I told them that I couldn't accept that and needed the Pilkington glass. Brought it back after a week and a half (and after Rennsport Reunion) and they redid it with the right glass and all is well with the world again. No charge, no paperwork for the re-do. I guess that they stand by their "satisfaction guarantee."Take home lesson: make sure to specify the original equipment glass. Right now it says Pilkington on the newer cars I checked at Rennsport and at dealers. Older cars had other brands. Living with the "Fuyao" for a week I could see that the embedded wires were thicker, wavy, and more noticeable, (and the fit sucked) and it was only $106 less on the invoice.
Can't drive it in Wisconsin in the winter so leaving it in SoCal with family so that I can drive at Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and Willow Springs this winter.
Mike
10-09-2018, 11:57 PM
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So I looked at the Bray website and see that they ask $900 for a 2-layer kit that I assume doesn't include installation and I ask myself "why?"
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
I just went through the experience of big rock hits and damage that wouldn't have been prevented with any type of film. Learned that replacement cost for OEM Pilkington windshield, same as originally on the car, same as on cars in the showroom, costs $540 for the glass, $171 for labor. With tax was out the door with good as new windshield for $754.
I used to do Clearplex until it became absolutely impossible to get an order filled. Would take months.