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camarozzzz · 08-28-2014, 12:45 AM

I drive a 2011 V6 1LT no HUD; I do have remote start though. Had my windshield changed today and the first thing I noticed was that it was more domed than the previous OEM one. Where the roof meets the windshield it seems to dome out more and is much more concave from the inside.

The numbers on the windshield are:

PPG Solar Green Laminated AS1 3 2 4 DOT 904 M413 DW 1904

I am wondering if this is normal or if they installed the "wrong type" of windshield?

It is definetly much more domed than the previous one - at least 3mm+ sticking out more.

I don't want to make a big deal out of it if the part is correct though and just a slightly different style.

RobertRS · 08-28-2014, 12:47 AM

First time I ever used this emoticon.

camarozzzz · 08-28-2014, 01:22 AM

OP is going to deliver, be right back haha.

camarozzzz · 08-28-2014, 01:39 AM

Pictures, it is night time so it is a little bit hard to tell. I tried to use flash. Look near the roof line and where it meets the windshield. You can see it domes out more than the OEM ones and sticks out in a more concave manner. The OEM I had was flush right to the body lines, this one you can visibly see it is more bubbly like. Just take a look at your cars and then these pictures and you will see what I mean.

RobertRS · 08-28-2014, 10:26 AM

It definitely appears to be bubbled out more than the windshield on ours. Especially at the top. I have no clue what the deal is with that.

camarozzzz · 08-28-2014, 11:10 AM

[QUOTE=RobertRS;7917845]It definitely appears to be bubbled out more than the windshield on ours. Especially at the top. I have no clue what the deal is with that.[/QUOT

Thanks for validating that! I thought I was seeing things! Upon closer inspection today it definitely is bubbling out a lot more than the previous one. I cannot seem to figure out why though. Hopefully someone on here will know.

camarozzzz · 08-28-2014, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Isn't it supposed to be Pilkington, not PPG?

I'm not sure. I brought my car in and they did all of the work. That is how I basically picked it up. In my post I just typed out what the stamp on the glass says. I'm not really familiar with the different companies.

camarozzzz · 08-28-2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Check your other windows.

I had my windshield replaced. It's a Pilkington, it fits perfectly. It's only missing the GM logo.

I have read that you can get factory with the GM logo but it takes weeks/months. Mine was done in one afternoon.

I just checked and my others are pilkington as well. The front definetly domes out a lot and has a slight green to it. Looks like it's more pushed out in general.

Rock-It Man · 08-28-2014, 03:46 PM

That is not normal. I have had the windshield replaced twice, both times Pilkington.

I did have to request that, otherwise a less expensive substitute would have been used.

08-28-2014, 12:45 AM	#1
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	New windshield seems more domed than old one I drive a 2011 V6 1LT no HUD; I do have remote start though. Had my windshield changed today and the first thing I noticed was that it was more domed than the previous OEM one. Where the roof meets the windshield it seems to dome out more and is much more concave from the inside. The numbers on the windshield are: PPG Solar Green Laminated AS1 3 2 4 DOT 904 M413 DW 1904 I am wondering if this is normal or if they installed the "wrong type" of windshield? It is definetly much more domed than the previous one - at least 3mm+ sticking out more. I don't want to make a big deal out of it if the part is correct though and just a slightly different style.

08-28-2014, 01:39 AM	#4
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Pictures, it is night time so it is a little bit hard to tell. I tried to use flash. Look near the roof line and where it meets the windshield. You can see it domes out more than the OEM ones and sticks out in a more concave manner. The OEM I had was flush right to the body lines, this one you can visibly see it is more bubbly like. Just take a look at your cars and then these pictures and you will see what I mean. Attached Images

08-28-2014, 12:47 AM	#2
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	First time I ever used this emoticon.

08-28-2014, 01:22 AM	#3
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	OP is going to deliver, be right back haha.

08-28-2014, 10:26 AM	#5
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	It definitely appears to be bubbled out more than the windshield on ours. Especially at the top. I have no clue what the deal is with that.

08-28-2014, 11:10 AM	#6
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	[QUOTE=RobertRS;7917845]It definitely appears to be bubbled out more than the windshield on ours. Especially at the top. I have no clue what the deal is with that.[/QUOT Thanks for validating that! I thought I was seeing things! Upon closer inspection today it definitely is bubbling out a lot more than the previous one. I cannot seem to figure out why though. Hopefully someone on here will know.

08-28-2014, 03:46 PM	#9
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	That is not normal. I have had the windshield replaced twice, both times Pilkington. I did have to request that, otherwise a less expensive substitute would have been used.