There caused by stress in the glass and nonuniform expansion /contraction in the metal / glue holding the glass compared to the glass. This typically means the glass itself was not properly formed to begin with - but not always.
Windshield replacement?
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I have had the worst luck with them with their own glass full optimal distortions some as bad in spots as funny mirror carnival attraction. They replaced two windshields due to this finally with a decent OEM supplier.
Another car it cracked from bottom same place with them. Third windshield they cleaned up a burr they should have done the first two times.
I too disagree......ditto everything that Marcozi said. Lots of cars in the junkyard with aftermarket windshields that are starting to delaminate vs factory OE glass.
For an (well worn) car flipper like yourself makes no sense using OEM supplier or factory part.
OEM glass is one part that is often ridiculously expensive compared to aftermarket and makes little sense unless it's for a late model high dollar car. In that case, a used OEM windshield is a better option.
I only use a local glass shop. Have had couple windshields and a rear window on couple trucks no issues
I've had the rear glass on the focus replaced by safelight when the tint shop ripped off the copper lines. The distortion was present but not too annoying. I got the front windshield replaced on the cx5 last month by safelight and they used Fuyao. So far it seems okay - no notable distortion.
I think glass replacements on auto policies varies by state; I've never seen one for IL but I had to pay my regular deductible for the replacement.
I think glass replacements on auto policies varies by state; I've never seen one for IL but I had to pay my regular deductible for the replacement.
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I think it was the sun because they both were at the base of the windshield going up on the passenger side. Just my guess. Besides I have these signs posted!!!!!
That one can't read?Besides I have these signs posted!!!!!
No, it really is a minor issue, and we go through windshields like crazy. Due to long highway trips, where we seem to love following sand and gravel dump trucks. I think I've changed 4 or 5 in the last 10 years.
Safelight did my 65 Tempest last year. They sent the first one back because it was distorted. The one I got is good. Made in Ohio by a Chinese company, FUYAO. Documentary about them on Netflix. GM made buses there, Fridgadaire, and lastly Colorado/Canyons. Documentary about plant closing also.
