finally got a new windshield

ejazbmw · 05-03-2007, 01:12 PM

it took my insurance a month to order it :mad: ..the guy came over and did it all at my house in like 30mins overall it came out pretty damn clean and he did a good job....it takes a day for the glue to cure and i cant drive with the windows down for 3 days...i was happy to see it was a OEM windshield and not some aftermarket crap...i was kinda of nervous when i asked him if he ever did a bmw and said no but i guess theres a first time for everyone....

voltron1011 · 05-03-2007, 01:40 PM

What happened to the you're windshield? Mine's gonna need replacing soon... It got sandblasted (along with the rest of my car) driving through a freak sand storm (reminded me of the movie Mummy)....

ejazbmw · 05-03-2007, 02:14 PM

the typical rock hitting windshield story...

xspeedy · 05-03-2007, 07:07 PM

Safelite did my 94 525i (with PPG glass) and used a glue that cures very quickly. As soon as the guy packed up, I could drive the car underwater with the windows and roof open.

Asiann · 05-03-2007, 07:12 PM

I just had my Maxima done and tried to get OEM and couldn't because the car was too old. I was told that with BMW's you will get an OEM instead of settling for something else. I had a chance to talk with the installer and asked him what the difference between the glass I was getting and OEM. His response was " every glass has to meet certain specs and comply with industry standards so the SAFELITE glass is only different because it does not have Nissan on it" Just thought I'd share some info. Take it for what its worth.

bmw0perat0r · 05-03-2007, 10:10 PM

Someone mentioned this very thing to me the other day. That BMW glass is more expensive b/c of the BMW logo and that there isn't any difference between theirs and normal auto glass...old guy goin on about how expensive it was, etc.

Even so, I would still have BMW glass put in.

John 070 · 05-03-2007, 10:14 PM

Ditto on the Nissan, I think an OEM is $900 and insurance will not pay for it. A Nissan dealer even told me that they'd charge me $900, and even they will just have an auto glass place put replacement glass in, so just go there....

Why OEM with BMW? Is it the rain sensor? I'd prefer BMW glass or Sekurit or whatever it is...I hope they don't scratch off the logo when they do my inspection in Dec.!

BMerDRMer · 05-03-2007, 10:22 PM

Having mine replaced as we speak ....... glass itself is BMW OEM, only $350 at dealer .......... I was surpised it was that reasonable, expected State Farm to have a fit with $1000's worth of glass ....... no issues.....we'll see how they do with the install.

Asiann · 05-04-2007, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Ditto on the Nissan, I think an OEM is $900 and insurance will not pay for it. A Nissan dealer even told me that they'd charge me $900, and even they will just have an auto glass place put replacement glass in, so just go there....

Why OEM with BMW? Is it the rain sensor? I'd prefer BMW glass or Sekurit or whatever it is...I hope they don't scratch off the logo when they do my inspection in Dec.!

Didn't ask why the BMW is replaced with OEM glass. Rain sensor is not an issue. Maybe its because of the resell value is better than most cars so getting OEM is no different than say a SAFELITE. He mentioned that my 97 Nissan was not cost-effective to replace with OEM and was given the SAFELITE. As long as the window holds up, I could care less. I know the BMW windshield is weak and maybe a different brand would be better. Who actually looks at the windshield anyway? My point exactly.

Asiann · 05-04-2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMerDRMer

Having mine replaced as we speak ....... glass itself is BMW OEM, only $350 at dealer .......... I was surpised it was that reasonable, expected State Farm to have a fit with $1000's worth of glass ....... no issues.....we'll see how they do with the install.

My stealership wanted to charge me a grand for a 2 inch crack at the top and I was able to find a cheaper price across the street. $500 for glass and $500 for install. I told them they were smoking crack since I had just priced the glass at the parts dept and used myt BMWCCA membership and was quoted about $350. Membership does have its benefits! I decided not to change it and just wait for another rock to crack it enough and have my insurance pay for it with no out-of-pocket expenses.

ejazbmw · 05-04-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xspeedy

Safelite did my 94 525i (with PPG glass) and used a glue that cures very quickly. As soon as the guy packed up, I could drive the car underwater with the windows and roof open.

same company did mine.....they do wonders in the matter of mins

Roundelman · 05-04-2007, 09:46 AM

Automotive glass does have to meet minimum industry requirements. Some cars like Lexus and MB, exceed the minimum quite a bit. Their glass is thicker for increased sound isolation. Not sure what BMW's story is. Unfortunately, glass specs are not required to be available. I've had many windshields replaced and always opt for OEM. I have never had a problem with insurance since they're suppose to replace with the same. Your mileage may vary.

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ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	the typical rock hitting windshield story...
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xspeedy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 266 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	Safelite did my 94 525i (with PPG glass) and used a glue that cures very quickly. As soon as the guy packed up, I could drive the car underwater with the windows and roof open. __________________
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Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	I just had my Maxima done and tried to get OEM and couldn't because the car was too old. I was told that with BMW's you will get an OEM instead of settling for something else. I had a chance to talk with the installer and asked him what the difference between the glass I was getting and OEM. His response was " every glass has to meet certain specs and comply with industry standards so the SAFELITE glass is only different because it does not have Nissan on it" Just thought I'd share some info. Take it for what its worth. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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bmw0perat0r Lieutenant 53 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Someone mentioned this very thing to me the other day. That BMW glass is more expensive b/c of the BMW logo and that there isn't any difference between theirs and normal auto glass...old guy goin on about how expensive it was, etc. Even so, I would still have BMW glass put in.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Ditto on the Nissan, I think an OEM is $900 and insurance will not pay for it. A Nissan dealer even told me that they'd charge me $900, and even they will just have an auto glass place put replacement glass in, so just go there.... Why OEM with BMW? Is it the rain sensor? I'd prefer BMW glass or Sekurit or whatever it is...I hope they don't scratch off the logo when they do my inspection in Dec.!
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Roundelman Private 1 Rep 85 Posts Drives: '08 335 (pending) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Automotive glass does have to meet minimum industry requirements. Some cars like Lexus and MB, exceed the minimum quite a bit. Their glass is thicker for increased sound isolation. Not sure what BMW's story is. Unfortunately, glass specs are not required to be available. I've had many windshields replaced and always opt for OEM. I have never had a problem with insurance since they're suppose to replace with the same. Your mileage may vary.
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