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BGPAPA · 01-06-2011, 10:15 PM

Man I took my car to work today and whata ya know, a truck in front of me kicked up a rock and cracked my windshield... My day sucked..

.anyone know a good place to get a windshield replaced. Just thought I'd asked if anyone else has had to replace one...

Richard

midnighter · 01-06-2011, 10:44 PM

Sorry to hear that. I got a small rock pit in my windsheild that is right in my plain view when I drive and it reflects the sun like a mirror. Good luck with your windshield.

Coop 2010 · 01-07-2011, 07:54 AM

Had my car a week, and that happened to me, mine was one of the first from my dealer they had none in stock they had to ship it from Canada 550 dollars..

A caution about windshields, do not accept an afteramarket "copy" I don't know if they are available yet for the Camaro, but they are much cheaper so you are easlily tempted. The aftermarket ones are poorly made, and sometime don't even fit right.

Had mine installed by Safelite, they did a great job.

BGPAPA · 01-07-2011, 05:06 PM

I had it replaced today by my dealer, they farmed it out but they used factory glass. It was a little over $650 but my deductible was only 250 so I don't feel so bad. They did an awesome job and even let me watch as they did it... I'm still pissed about the whole thing though...

PB3 · 01-07-2011, 05:12 PM

I feel our pain. I have a nice chip dead center on mine. I need to take it to safelite before the thing grows.

josephff · 01-07-2011, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PB3

I feel our pain. I have a nice chip dead center on mine. I need to take it to safelite before the thing grows.

me too

Russo · 01-07-2011, 05:44 PM

take to your local auto glass repair/replacement facility... i strongly suggest not Safelite... as an independent glass shop owner, they operate unethically and provide little in customer service... not to mention their techs work on commission.. if you want me to recomend a reputable shop in your area, give me your zip code and i'll PM you the info

Blue Bandit · 01-07-2011, 06:12 PM

OK thought I was the only person to have this happen to my car, First week a rock it and put a chip in it, 2 months later another both drivers side but out of feild of view Kinda, Then in Oct a garage truck throw a rock and chip the passenger side, I give up :(

Shuffler · 01-18-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coop 2010

Had my car a week, and that happened to me, mine was one of the first from my dealer they had none in stock they had to ship it from Canada 550 dollars..

A caution about windshields, do not accept an afteramarket "copy" I don't know if they are available yet for the Camaro, but they are much cheaper so you are easlily tempted. The aftermarket ones are poorly made, and sometime don't even fit right.

Had mine installed by Safelite, they did a great job.

Most companies install the same glass as the factory. Some do not. Safelite is one that does not. Good choice ordering the glass instead of buying it from them.

Russo · 01-18-2011, 02:19 PM

your insurance will pay for OE glass, so dont waste $550 on purchasing it yourself... once the Camaro's get a few years old, they will not pay for GM branded glass unless you have it specifically written on your insurance policy.. pick a local glass company, Safelite isnt American anymore. Cindy Rowe Auto Glass, Diamond Triumph, Elite Auto Glass, Auto Glass Specialities, Auto Glass Center, and Safelite are all under the Belron umbrella...

firstmate · 01-20-2011, 06:15 AM

I have had my glass replaced once, through Insurance, I requested OEM only, no problem, installed by Safelite, $50.00 deductible. I personally have never had a problem with Safelite. But everybody has had a problem with somebody...

I now have a new runner from a rock chip very near the edge, down where the inspection and tag are. Seems like those hits close to the edge run alot easier... Anyway, will need to replace it again I guess. I will go the same route I went before. Good luck to you!!!

dreamst8 · 01-30-2011, 12:56 AM

http://www.bulletproofautosports.com/

Use it myself, makes it slick , things that hit the glass dont get a "bite" so it kinda bounces off and leaves little or no damage...

01-06-2011, 10:15 PM	#1
BGPAPA Drives: 2011 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 179 View My Garage	Broken windshield Man I took my car to work today and whata ya know, a truck in front of me kicked up a rock and cracked my windshield... My day sucked...anyone know a good place to get a windshield replaced. Just thought I'd asked if anyone else has had to replace one... Richard

01-07-2011, 05:12 PM	#5
PB3 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS/GFX/M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,689	I feel our pain. I have a nice chip dead center on mine. I need to take it to safelite before the thing grows. __________________ "Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol" -W.C.Feilds

01-20-2011, 06:15 AM	#11
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	I have had my glass replaced once, through Insurance, I requested OEM only, no problem, installed by Safelite, $50.00 deductible. I personally have never had a problem with Safelite. But everybody has had a problem with somebody... I now have a new runner from a rock chip very near the edge, down where the inspection and tag are. Seems like those hits close to the edge run alot easier... Anyway, will need to replace it again I guess. I will go the same route I went before. Good luck to you!!! __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

01-30-2011, 12:56 AM	#12
dreamst8 WrkrBee Drives: 16 Hyper & 11 Victory Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 404 View My Garage	http://www.bulletproofautosports.com/ Use it myself, makes it slick , things that hit the glass dont get a "bite" so it kinda bounces off and leaves little or no damage... Attached Images __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue w/ Pearl White Rally Stripes, Black Interior 2LT/RS V6 A8, Lights, Memory & Convenience Options Sunroof 2011 2 LT/RS Victory Red V6 M6

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01-06-2011, 10:44 PM	#2
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Sorry to hear that. I got a small rock pit in my windsheild that is right in my plain view when I drive and it reflects the sun like a mirror. Good luck with your windshield.

01-07-2011, 07:54 AM	#3
Coop 2010 Delivered 05/20/2009 Drives: Black 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 330	Had my car a week, and that happened to me, mine was one of the first from my dealer they had none in stock they had to ship it from Canada 550 dollars.. A caution about windshields, do not accept an afteramarket "copy" I don't know if they are available yet for the Camaro, but they are much cheaper so you are easlily tempted. The aftermarket ones are poorly made, and sometime don't even fit right. Had mine installed by Safelite, they did a great job.

01-07-2011, 05:06 PM	#4
BGPAPA Drives: 2011 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 179 View My Garage	I had it replaced today by my dealer, they farmed it out but they used factory glass. It was a little over $650 but my deductible was only 250 so I don't feel so bad. They did an awesome job and even let me watch as they did it... I'm still pissed about the whole thing though...

01-07-2011, 05:44 PM	#7
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	take to your local auto glass repair/replacement facility... i strongly suggest not Safelite... as an independent glass shop owner, they operate unethically and provide little in customer service... not to mention their techs work on commission.. if you want me to recomend a reputable shop in your area, give me your zip code and i'll PM you the info

01-07-2011, 06:12 PM	#8
Blue Bandit blue bandit Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha Posts: 448 View My Garage	OK thought I was the only person to have this happen to my car, First week a rock it and put a chip in it, 2 months later another both drivers side but out of feild of view Kinda, Then in Oct a garage truck throw a rock and chip the passenger side, I give up :(

01-18-2011, 02:19 PM	#10
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	your insurance will pay for OE glass, so dont waste $550 on purchasing it yourself... once the Camaro's get a few years old, they will not pay for GM branded glass unless you have it specifically written on your insurance policy.. pick a local glass company, Safelite isnt American anymore. Cindy Rowe Auto Glass, Diamond Triumph, Elite Auto Glass, Auto Glass Specialities, Auto Glass Center, and Safelite are all under the Belron umbrella...