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Castrosua · 06-02-2015, 10:40 PM

So I got the OEM glass, buuuuut...satan's taint (Safelite) slammed by door against a parts car I have, and scratched the paint down to bare metal, not in one, but two places.

The door swung out hit a body mount frame, then past it to hit the actual frame. So I had to move the car forward to get it unstuck...Im not happy with this whole ordeal.

But here are some cool pics of the car without glass.

I was going to ask them to help me put my louvers on but nope. Taking it to a shop for that...(I dont want to risk anything, with a bad spinal chord holding the louvers by myself)

JamesMyBoy · 06-03-2015, 06:29 AM

Just got my windshield replaced by Safelite yesterday...
I set up the appointment online at 7:00 a.m., and they called at 9 to tell me they could get me in early if I wanted (appt. was for 10:30). New windshield looks perfect, it's a Pilkerton (sp?), as is the factory back window. Maybe having HUD and remote start forces them to use OEM parts?
Unfortunately for me, I have $1K deductible (forgot to lower it after getting rid of my Caddy), so it was all on me, but still was over $300.00 cheaper than what the dealer quoted me. Glass looks perfect, guys were pleasant and it has a lifetime guarantee...
Maybe things are different in Omaha, but I'm happy with them (so far).

Vroom_vroom · 06-03-2015, 08:47 AM

why are so many turning this into insurance? its not that expencive to just pay for the window. pony up!

edit; you can get the non hud msrp, 462$ w hud 679$ im sure you can get them even cheaper on line. install is not much.

kmarshall2121 · 06-03-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

Dealership in New Hampshire said Safelite is good to go with, the tech also said glass is glass which I don't agree with. That's like saying a watch is a watch, Rolex compared to Timex.

Be more like the glass on a Rolex compared to the glass on a Timex, in some cases use the same bezel manufacturers..... just sayin....

kmarshall2121 · 06-03-2015, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

why are so many turning this into insurance? its not that expencive to just pay for the window. pony up!

edit; you can get the non hud msrp, 462$ w hud 679$ im sure you can get them even cheaper on line. install is not much.

Because most reputable insurance companies offer free glass replacement.... Why would you go out of pocket, if it was free?

qcman · 06-03-2015, 09:26 AM

I just got my windshield replaced yesterday but it is a genuine GM windshield due to the HUD and Remote Start on the car. Speedy Glass in Canada did it and it looks perfect! Car is fine too they even cleaned all my windows in the car and gave the interior a wipedown which was a nice surprise!

You never know how dirty your windshield was until you get a brand new one....

Cam

Vroom_vroom · 06-05-2015, 06:46 AM

Unless it's serious damage (a window is not) I keep it off my insurance. I perposly keep a high deductible because insurance is so much high out here being a party city. If it's less than 1k I don't even consider insurance.

hworth18 · 07-01-2015, 10:25 AM

I changed my deductible to $100 and I'm glad I did. It only cost me a few dollars more a month and I had to get my windshield replaced today. It only cost me $100 for a HUD windshield.

Btw, does anyone know why my glass installer needed 3 hours to replace my windshield? They had me bring the car to the shop rather than use their mobile service because of the time involved.

GraySS2011 · 07-01-2015, 06:37 PM

I used JNPhilps. They used a special windshield because of the HUD. I was told it was a $1500 windshield. All etchings and numbers on the new windshield matched the old one.

Trob85 · 07-01-2015, 07:28 PM

Get optic armor cost the same.

Sandman1969 · 07-01-2015, 07:42 PM

So is the glass in the windshield different for the HUD? I thought it wasn't anything special for the windshield itself.

Brad956 · 03-05-2018, 08:34 PM

Is the fitment for all years or just certain models. Like 2010 to 2015. 5th gen. Or 2010 to 2013 and 2014 - 2015

Grey2ss · 03-07-2018, 12:18 AM

I have used Safelite many times and the only time I had a problem was on a 1990 crx si and it was because they used there own trim. Once they replaced the window the second time with oem it was perfect.
I think a lot has to do with the installer more then the company. I had my Camaro window replaced 3 months ago and it looked just like OEM with HUD.

ZeroC · 03-07-2018, 12:41 AM

jesus ...this thread is one of the worst i have read on here !!

Most Aftermarket glass is just as good as O.E
it is not a different thickness compared to O.E
Brands that are good for our camaro's ...pilkington ( obviously that was who made it for gm ) fuyao is a nice piece of glass as well
pgw sucks now ..xyg sucks
anything else that isn't branded is usually just the worst glass lol

If the install " leaks air " ...its a bad job from a shit tech
if the install leaks water ...its a bad job from a shit tech
...if the tech tells you its not as good as O.E ...never use that company again

been in the glass trade for close to 7 years now
and i can tell you .....most guys doing glass shouldn't be doing glass i have seen some awful awful work and it makes me sick ...the windshield is a key safety piece in all new cars...
if anyone has any questions pm me ...i can answer anything glass related !!!

06-02-2015, 10:40 PM	#29
Castrosua Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New York Posts: 167	So I got the OEM glass, buuuuut...satan's taint (Safelite) slammed by door against a parts car I have, and scratched the paint down to bare metal, not in one, but two places. The door swung out hit a body mount frame, then past it to hit the actual frame. So I had to move the car forward to get it unstuck...Im not happy with this whole ordeal. But here are some cool pics of the car without glass. I was going to ask them to help me put my louvers on but nope. Taking it to a shop for that...(I dont want to risk anything, with a bad spinal chord holding the louvers by myself) __________________ 2014 Chevy Camaro 2LS 2004 Crown Vic Sport (my first new car) 1973 Lincoln Continental Town Car "Black Jack" 1972 Lincoln Continental fully original down to paint

06-03-2015, 06:29 AM	#30
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 452	Just got my windshield replaced by Safelite yesterday... I set up the appointment online at 7:00 a.m., and they called at 9 to tell me they could get me in early if I wanted (appt. was for 10:30). New windshield looks perfect, it's a Pilkerton (sp?), as is the factory back window. Maybe having HUD and remote start forces them to use OEM parts? Unfortunately for me, I have $1K deductible (forgot to lower it after getting rid of my Caddy), so it was all on me, but still was over $300.00 cheaper than what the dealer quoted me. Glass looks perfect, guys were pleasant and it has a lifetime guarantee... Maybe things are different in Omaha, but I'm happy with them (so far). __________________

06-03-2015, 08:47 AM	#31
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	why are so many turning this into insurance? its not that expencive to just pay for the window. pony up! edit; you can get the non hud msrp, 462$ w hud 679$ im sure you can get them even cheaper on line. install is not much. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

06-05-2015, 06:46 AM	#35
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Unless it's serious damage (a window is not) I keep it off my insurance. I perposly keep a high deductible because insurance is so much high out here being a party city. If it's less than 1k I don't even consider insurance. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

07-01-2015, 10:25 AM	#36
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	I changed my deductible to $100 and I'm glad I did. It only cost me a few dollars more a month and I had to get my windshield replaced today. It only cost me $100 for a HUD windshield. Btw, does anyone know why my glass installer needed 3 hours to replace my windshield? They had me bring the car to the shop rather than use their mobile service because of the time involved. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

06-03-2015, 09:26 AM	#34
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	I just got my windshield replaced yesterday but it is a genuine GM windshield due to the HUD and Remote Start on the car. Speedy Glass in Canada did it and it looks perfect! Car is fine too they even cleaned all my windows in the car and gave the interior a wipedown which was a nice surprise! You never know how dirty your windshield was until you get a brand new one.... Cam

07-01-2015, 06:37 PM	#37
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	I used JNPhilps. They used a special windshield because of the HUD. I was told it was a $1500 windshield. All etchings and numbers on the new windshield matched the old one.

07-01-2015, 07:28 PM	#38
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Get optic armor cost the same. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

07-01-2015, 07:42 PM	#39
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 457 View My Garage	So is the glass in the windshield different for the HUD? I thought it wasn't anything special for the windshield itself. __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

03-05-2018, 08:34 PM	#40
Brad956 Drives: 2014 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Alamo, Texas Posts: 91 View My Garage	Is the fitment for all years or just certain models. Like 2010 to 2015. 5th gen. Or 2010 to 2013 and 2014 - 2015

03-07-2018, 12:18 AM	#41
Grey2ss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 105	I have used Safelite many times and the only time I had a problem was on a 1990 crx si and it was because they used there own trim. Once they replaced the window the second time with oem it was perfect. I think a lot has to do with the installer more then the company. I had my Camaro window replaced 3 months ago and it looked just like OEM with HUD.

03-07-2018, 12:41 AM	#42
ZeroC Drives: 18 2SS LT4 Top Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fraser Valley Canada Posts: 245	jesus ...this thread is one of the worst i have read on here !! Most Aftermarket glass is just as good as O.E it is not a different thickness compared to O.E Brands that are good for our camaro's ...pilkington ( obviously that was who made it for gm ) fuyao is a nice piece of glass as well pgw sucks now ..xyg sucks anything else that isn't branded is usually just the worst glass lol If the install " leaks air " ...its a bad job from a shit tech if the install leaks water ...its a bad job from a shit tech ...if the tech tells you its not as good as O.E ...never use that company again been in the glass trade for close to 7 years now and i can tell you .....most guys doing glass shouldn't be doing glass i have seen some awful awful work and it makes me sick ...the windshield is a key safety piece in all new cars... if anyone has any questions pm me ...i can answer anything glass related !!!