It happened.. a stone chip on my front windshield!
12-06-2012, 06:25 PM
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I had Safelite do a fill repair on a star chip on my stepdaughter's Volvo on the passenger side, and it looks like they did nothing to it. I know I can't expect miracles, but I sort of wish I'd have gotten the screen replaced, now.
01-27-2013, 05:55 PM
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Better the windshield than the paint imho.
The chip is tiny (about the size of a pinhead) and on the passenger's side. Should I just ignore it or get it fixed? Has anybody tried Safelite or have any other suggestions? If I have the windshield repaired can you tell or will it be basically good as new?
SO irritated
too many trucks on the 15 freeway to Vegas!
SO irritated
too many trucks on the 15 freeway to Vegas!
01-27-2013, 06:58 PM
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Install clearplex. After my windshield cracked, I replaced it and protected it with clearplex. Now the clearplex
is all beaten up and needs replacement but the OEM windshield is pristine underneath due to the protection. The clearplex is even avulsed in one area by a huge stone that would have without a doubt destroyed my replaced windshield.
is all beaten up and needs replacement but the OEM windshield is pristine underneath due to the protection. The clearplex is even avulsed in one area by a huge stone that would have without a doubt destroyed my replaced windshield.
01-28-2013, 10:20 PM
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Our insurance (USAA) covers the entire cost of a chip repair. It's still somewhat visible after the repair but it will stop any spreading and you still have the factory windshield. We have had several such repairs done and all of them have worked well. None on the 911 yet, though it's only a matter of time.
01-29-2013, 12:44 AM
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Our insurance (USAA) covers the entire cost of a chip repair. It's still somewhat visible after the repair but it will stop any spreading and you still have the factory windshield. We have had several such repairs done and all of them have worked well. None on the 911 yet, though it's only a matter of time.
01-29-2013, 01:14 AM
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I need to check my insurance policy re coverage for the possibility of windshield replacement... had a rock flung out by an 18 wheeler two lanes over hit my windshield a few months back. Only made a small pit but the real damage was my paranoia re trucks on the road. So I'll be trying out ClearPlex as soon as it arrives. The GB makes for a great deal. Plus changing out the windshield has it's own associated risk factors.
01-29-2013, 09:16 AM
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01-29-2013, 03:02 PM
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I have USAA too and since moving to AZ I opted for the full glass coverage. My 997 windshield was already very frosted from before and I think it's only a matter of time before I get a good hit from a rock. My Chevy pickup is my DD and I've gotten at least 5-6 chips in it...3 in one week driving on the 202. I'm waiting until it's really cracked before I replace it. As soon as I get a new windshield for the 997 I would like to get that Clearplex though. Windshields are no deductible with my insurance but I don't want the hassle of replacing it once or twice a year.