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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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lamin-x for windshield

just browsing the internet and found out that lamin-x offers windshield protection made by lexan.

http://www.lamin-x.com/ProductDetail...roductCode=LWP

too bad that my windshield already has some rock chips.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Interesting possibility, but I guess I would be cautious considering what seem to be the surface friction requirements for the wipers to operate smoothly.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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bad idea.........i was told from ventureshield who supplies lamin x protectant film that they do not recommend applying the film on auto windshield.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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such a retarded idea. lol
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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I wouldn't recommend it.
It will affect the clarity of the windshield and affect how the wipers glide over them. As with any clear bra material, it will look like crap for the first week or two until the haze disappears and you don't want to be driving when that happens.
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I wouldn't recommend it.
It will affect the clarity of the windshield and affect how the wipers glide over them. As with any clear bra material, it will look like crap for the first week or two until the haze disappears and you don't want to be driving when that happens.
Properly installed, there shouldn't be any haze (as there is none with paint protection), but that is still a good point. The headlight covers are thick so there is a lot of haze. The windshield stuff is only 5 mils thick. Most paint protection is 8 to 12 mils. The good headlight protection is 20 mils and up. The stuff posted by the OP shouldn't be much different than window tint, just a bit thicker. Waxing it should make water bead up and blow off. I would be concerned about wiper blades as some mentioned.

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