_AMG_

I was following one of my buddies in the canyon, and the massive 315 section tires from his 997 Turbo were flicking rocks all over my windshield. I got a couple of chips here and there which I didnt really care for, But I did notice a deep rock chip that was only the size of a finger nail. When I got in the car this morning the crack measured at least 12 inches long. So my question is, is it better to repair the crack or just get a completely new windshield?

badblackbenz550

you cant repair a 12 inch crack get a new windshield, it cracked bigger because of temp change. i myself have a repair kit in glove box anytime i catch a chip i right away take care of it.

_AMG_

Thanks for the info. Will be taking it to the dealership tomorrow to have it replaced. Hope they don't charge me an arm and a leg.

badblackbenz550

they will

Papachristou

i would expect nothing less! you are driving a benz with a hand assembled engine not a kia rio!

i would have moved away from a car throwing up any kind of rocks if possible. i wouldnt want chips in my paint, bumper, headlights, grill or windshield.

FYI a cheapo temporary fix it to put some clear packing tape over the crack until you can get it repaired. this may/may not work but it cant hurt.

Palladin

It's about $1000 for a new windshield. I have replaced two of them. My insurance paid $500 (deductilble) and I paid the rest. Some advice: Let the new windshield sit undisturbed and undriven for at least a full day after replacement to minimize the risk of leaks, cracks, etc. Some dealers will tell you to pick the car up right after they replace it. The experts will tell you to let it sit at least 24 - 48 hours before it's driven. Believe them.

Muskoka_AMG

Get a clear bra on the front of your car. It'll minimize the pain of trailing someone.

Windshield replacement is a B. Hopefully you can find someone that doesn't charge an arm and a leg.

_AMG_

I do have a clear bra. Bumper, headlights, side mirrors, and half of the hood and 1/4 panels. The only problem is the windshield. Let me see what the dealer is charging then I will go from there.

Viper98912

Check with your insurance company, some states require them to pick up the full cost by law.

Mort

Ouch that sucks. Happens a lot around here, in the winter, with all the sand and gravel they use on side roads that have salt restrictions because of the risk of well contamination.

GL with the repair.

black-clk500

AMG, at first glance of the title, I thought maybe your exhaust busted the windshield--but then I found out it was just a stone

GL with the repair--check the fabric around the A pillar after install, I had an installer cut part of the interior with his blade on a BMW I owned once.
And sometimes the glue they use can ooze onto the A pillar. Give it a looks before you drive away--I'd personally stand there and watch, but that's just me--next time be in front of the Porsche


Yep that's one thing they did right here in Mass.

_AMG_

Yup, that's what happened to mine. Around 5,000 in Angeles Crest they put gravel on the road to break up the snow. So the Porsche infornt of me kept flicking stones and gravel on my windshield.

LMAO, maybe if I had LTH's that might have been a possibility. lolll

Thanks for the tip I will definitely be checking out for glue near the pillar.

The Porsche driver is very quick through the canyons, I wouldn't wanna slow him down. But I wouldn't want him to have a cracked windshield while driving in front of him. lol

PatSC23

yeah - definitely check with insurance first. I have full glass coverage.

chief63

me too I have a 12 inch c... ohh wait 'crack', my bad.

ruthless

black-clk500

Be careful, the M-**** is watching
We can't argue with him either because he'll get the last word and lock the thread

AMGC60-3

Yeah, thats messed up, pretty much out of line I would say.

chief63

tough crowd... title is funny is you read it word by word.

ok now back to that crack.

Militia

As long as it's only a crack, I believe it can be repaired. It might not be too appealing cosmetically, but it could be fixed nonetheless.
I'm surprised these windshields are so damn flimsy, I discover something new each time I examine it! I might have even made as many
trips to the windshield guy than I have to the dealership (this includes tire changes).

chief63

See my thread here, it's just soft. Having issues with rock chips...

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...r-quality.html

Papachristou

its reverse. its actually too hard. a softer glass would absorb the rocks and be less likely to crack. a harder glass will crack easier

Unbreakable1

i had a 10" crack repaired 9 months ago, still good...ur in SoCal, the place is in Ontario and they usually have a $5 discount if you say u saw the ad online...my 10" crack cost me $65

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...98678516534261

Yuille36

All I recommend using Safelite for any chip or windshiled galss replacement. When you just have a chip, they can repair it as no cost to you, as your insurance pays for it. But a crack that is longer then a few inches, would need to be evaluated by safelite to determin if it can be repaired or not. I just had a new windshiled replace in my E63. After several years of rock chips and repairs, I took a hit to the base on the windshiled one very cold moring and it split like a horseshoe, cost $723 to replace, or course I paid $500 of it deductible

Unbreakable1

if it can be completely covered by a dollar bill than it can be repaired by safelite, otherwise they will recommend replacement

GHAZAN

black-clk500 got banned for that last comment, pretty funny