windshield makeover?
#1
04-01-2009, 05:09 PM
windshield makeover?
I have a 2003 Honda Accord EX with 210,000 miles on it. The windshield looks like it's been sandblasted when there is a bright sun. I believe this was caused by all the airborne stuff that's hit the windshield over the last 6 years and 210,000 miles. Anyhow, do you know of anyway to treat it to bring it back to (or close to) it's original clear appearance? Thank you.
Last edited by Jeff247; 04-01-2009 at 05:22 PM.
#3
06-01-2009, 05:24 PM
Hi Jeff247,
What did you do about your windshield?
My Accord has similar parblem, lots of scratched and fine pits on the windshield. The more I clean the window the more the stuff becomes visible, specially in sunny days. I also tried some Zano scratch removal stuff, didn't help much.
anyway I am thinking of replacing the windshield, as I think the pits and scratched on my windshiled are too deep to buff out.
What did you do about your windshield?
My Accord has similar parblem, lots of scratched and fine pits on the windshield. The more I clean the window the more the stuff becomes visible, specially in sunny days. I also tried some Zano scratch removal stuff, didn't help much.
anyway I am thinking of replacing the windshield, as I think the pits and scratched on my windshiled are too deep to buff out.
#4
06-01-2009, 05:38 PM
It's not worth palying with it. I just replaced mine for $195.00, make sure you get the factory glass. The first one put in was PPG and it had ripples in it, both horizontally and vertically. They will tell you that PPG is a harder glass and less likely to pit, but optically it less superior than the others. Just my opinion
#5
06-02-2009, 12:35 PM
It's not worth palying with it. I just replaced mine for $195.00, make sure you get the factory glass. The first one put in was PPG and it had ripples in it, both horizontally and vertically. They will tell you that PPG is a harder glass and less likely to pit, but optically it less superior than the others. Just my opinion
#6
06-02-2009, 05:38 PM
It included everything ( incl. tax ) The rubber was still good, but would have been included in the price if it was bad.
The guy I use charges one price, most of the other places charge Ala Carte depending on what they run in to. The best part is that he does it at your work or home.
The guy I use charges one price, most of the other places charge Ala Carte depending on what they run in to. The best part is that he does it at your work or home.
#7
06-02-2009, 06:16 PM
Administrator
Do You Guys Have Insurance
If you do, insurance covers it some companys even with out the deductable..My company has no deductable so it cost me nothing.
If your deductable is less than the cost of replaceing the glass, pay the deductable and let your ins co pick up the rest of the tab..
One of our regulars in here is a insurance adjuster..but I forgot who he is..
WheelBrokerAng
If your deductable is less than the cost of replaceing the glass, pay the deductable and let your ins co pick up the rest of the tab..
One of our regulars in here is a insurance adjuster..but I forgot who he is..
WheelBrokerAng
#8
06-02-2009, 07:06 PM
Jon aka lxaccord5spd is in the insurance business .... I think he is a claims adjuster, but I also think that he only works on corporate accounts, so it might be completely different. IDK.
#9
06-03-2009, 07:16 AM
You & I are in Ohio. If you already have comprehensive coverage on your car, state law forbids the insurance for charging deductable for glass. Different states have different rules.
#10
06-04-2009, 10:12 AM
windshield makeover
Wow, great post What a price At 21,000 miles Im already seeing dings on the windshield & thinking about a new one already. Odd, Ive never noticed pits like this on the windshield of any other car Ive ever owned??? Maybe some of that was there from new....I just know theres a world of difference between the 07 with 21K on it & the 08 with < 1,000 miles on it.
