julours

Hi,
My front windshield was cracked and replaced using my insurance coverage. The official MB shop that performed the job said the new windshield is imported from Germany. But the brand of the new windshield is FUYAO, whereas the original one was PILKINGTON.
I have some doubt as FUYAO sounds more like a local chinese company (i'm in China); so i think this front windshield can also be sourced locally.
My guess is that the windshield is the same for C63 or all other C class w204 but i'm not sure. If any expert can confirm?

Thanks

roadkillrob

This is for a 2013 Sedan, quick parts lookup shows the same part for C300 and C63

C300 Part 2046701500
https://mercedespartscenter.com/parts/2013/Mercedes-Benz/C300/4Matic%20Sport?siteid=215720&vehicleid=393121&sect ion=BODY%20HARDWARE&group=WINDSHIELD&subgroup=&com ponent=&searchText=&startRow=11&maxRow=102046701500 - Windshield
Mercedes
PARTS: Single tube of adhesive may be included with OEM windshield; contact dealer to confirm.Order additional tubes as required.MSRPCore ?Online Price$600.00$0.00$413.75

C63 Part 2046701500
https://mercedespartscenter.com/parts/2013/Mercedes-Benz/C63%20AMG/Base?siteid=215720&vehicleid=391404&section=BODY%2 0HARDWARE&group=WINDSHIELD&subgroup=&component=&se archText=&startRow=31&maxRow=102046701500 - Windshield
Sedan, Mercedes
PARTS: Single tube of adhesive may be included with OEM windshield; contact dealer to confirm.Order additional tubes as required.MSRPCore ?Online Price$600.00$0.00$413.75

gtracer

Taking directly from their website.

"Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (briefly “Fuyao Group”) was founded in Fuzhou, China, in 1987. It is a large multinational company specializing in the manufacture of automobile safety glass and industrial technical glass. It was listed on the main board of Shanghai Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 600660) in 1993 and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 3606) in 2015, which formed the “A+H” model involving two capital platforms inside and outside mainland China.

Provide support services for the global OEM Bentley, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Fiat, Volvo, Land Rover and other world famous brands, as well as the Chinese automobile manufacturers. In China, every three cars in the use of Fuyao two products accounted for 20 percent of global market share."

Could very well be a chinese company but part was in stock in Germany.. I wouldnt worry.

JimGnitecki

grtracer: I suppose you are probably correct, but in a more general way I share the OP's concerns. One thing that I "saw" immediately after I bought my 5-year old 2012 C63 with original windshield is how amazingly un-abraded, crystal clear and distortion-free it was. When it is clean, it is so clear that it "looks" like there is no glass there. This is not the case with all windshields, and particularly not the case with after-market replacement windshields purchased from non-OEM sources.

Just like most other products, there is a quality range in windshields.

Jim G

NotABaller

Interested in knowing. My glass is slightly cracked too. I repaired it with some DIY method but will pick up a new glass if one can be had for cheap.

Ambystom01

...K.

I'm surprised this didn't turn into a story about your Mustang or whatever it was with a loud exhaust.

Jasonoff

Who had a mustang?

JimGnitecki

Ok, if you are having withdrawal symptoms, here you go:

I did once own a Buick Riviera whose previous owner had commuted on an unpaved road. Not only was the hood (only) paint somewhat duller looking than the rest of the car, but the windshield never seemed very crystal clear even right after the car was washed. Then, I got a stone hit that required windshield replacement. After the replacement, I was in awe at the improved clarity.

Jim G

NotABaller

julours

Thanks for inputs, I have a sedan.
Actually I can't feel or see any difference with the FUYAO compared to the PILKINGTON windshield. It's just that the shop charges much more as soon as a part is imported and maybe it's just a local product.
The point is that my insurance is more expensive as imported glass is considered. So i would be curious to hear about other C63, located outside of Asia, who also changed their windshield: What is brand of the spare part windshield?