MercAMGgts2016

Today on the highway a dump truck sprayed rocks all over my windshield, on my amg gt s.

It left 7 marks, one in my sightline, that are very small. Like if I took a dental pick and made a mark.
I can feel them with my nail.

anybody experience this, repaired?

I contacted a glass repair shop, I will have to book an appointment for them to fill them in.

Orcbolg

Yeah, our windshields are both very soft, and very thin. They are also very expensive, $2k+, with a very long wait time. I've been running Alchemy Exoshield on my windshield for 2 years after finding out how weak they are first hand.

Case1906

Give us a review of the Exosheild?

Orcbolg

Good enough that I plan to run it on every vehicle I own from here on out, assuming I can always find an installer, and that nothing better hits the market.

I've got about 12k miles on this current one, and it has weathered some massive impacts from rocks/metal being slung at me from 18 wheelers. One of the hits that left a noticeable impression on the film was a solid object about 2in wide that struck me while traveling around 80mph. Sounded like a gun shot, but just left a small blemish on the film. Considering the fact the I got a starfish from debris that was significantly smaller, prior to getting the film installed, I'd say that the $300 I paid for the film has saved me at least as much in insurance deductibles, and so much more in avoiding the hassle, as I'm sure I'd have had to replace my windshield at least once already otherwise.

Mazspeed

Yeah I already replaced mine at an MB dealership in Cal. It cost $2500. And I already have a mark in the new one. Very thin windshield.

SpokenHands

I wonder if there is a laminated windscreen option - this would further reduce noise, provide UV and heat protection, and optimise AC operation.
In the UK, companies like Autoglass provide excellent options and fitting services that meet original specifications reliably but may not be OEM.
This is critical as the OE glass is calibrated for on-board systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), such as cameras, rain sensors, antennas and heating elements (is this why it is thinner?)

Orcbolg

Read above, and no, they do not affect any of the vehicle/electronic functions in any way.

thebishman

I am now using Exoshield instead of Clearplex and find it to be the superior product. It has far better optical clarity and zero distortion. I can highly recommend it but make sure you find an experienced installer as it is crucial.

Orcbolg

Agreed on all points.

realien

I'm getting PPF put on my car and pricing was pretty competitive, the front clip was $1500. However, when I asked about exoshield, materials and installation was $700, Sounds like @ocrbolg got a deal or my installer is trying to make a bundle

Orcbolg

Woah, they are definitely making big bucks on that exoshield install, as I've had more than one installed, and it's always been $300 here, and the shop I used mainly caters to Tesla's and exotics, for vinyl and ppf installs, and is usually considered the expensive option in DFW.

hyperion667

2K?! WTF!

thebishman

They just don’t want to take the time to install it; hence pricing it at a stupid rate.

hyperion667

I swear when anyone sees the Star, the price goes up! When I have tradesmen come (electric, painter, plumber etc) I park my car out of sight to avoid MB driver tax......it's fawking ridiculous.

Acta_Non_Verba

The star tax is break compared to the "wings" tax. Talk about having to hide a car from tradesmen, try a Bentley. And, the windshield on my Bentley was $6,000, dealer only option, so $2500 is coming in at quite a savings for me.

Does the exoshield option have to be added to a new ws only? Mine is pretty pitted up.

Orcbolg

Nope, mine had 7k miles when I had it installed the first time.

Acta_Non_Verba

Thanks! Good to know. I think I found an installer in Scottsdale. I might give them a ring....Best!

hyperion667

Roger that, that is steep.

supertanch

Having had both clearplex and ExoShield on different cars, I'd say ExoShield is superior with less optical distortion. However, windshield protection is really a wear and tear item, use wiper once, they starts to deteriorate quickly, lifespan is around 2 years max.

Frankster

I am on my 2nd sheet of Exoshield and I would not recommend it. Had it on my my CLK63 and it kept delaminating. It would first get scratched up with wipers and maybe several months after the top layer would start to haze up. If you use your wipers then they won't last. I had to change them out every 6 months or so and it was just not worth the effort or cost.

Orcbolg

Sounds like an install issue tbh. And after 2 years mine still is not scratched up, I just make sure to only run the wipers when it's raining.

thebishman

Totally agree. I have run my wipers in various types of rain from downpours to light misting, and I’ve not damaged the Exoshield at all.

Bish

thebishman

One thing to note is that if your windshield isn’t in pristine condition, you may notice some mild imperfections from the ‘pits’. It’s not the end of the world and you’ll soon acclimate to them. The good thing is is that you’ll have protection.

ZephyrAMG

The frustrating thing is that if you drive the car, this kind of stuff happens to the most careful of us. Roads are roads. They are full of sand, rocks, loose gravel, etc etc. Just is what it is. I have kept my distance, more than 200ft and still...BAM!!! Rock. I have been driving before, NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, NOT ONE, and out of the blue, BAM!! Rock. Blows my mind and the Murphy's law behind it is so aggravating.

Can be lessened by avoiding highways and construction zones. But then you get the occasional ladder or lawn chair sitting in the lane as you are going 80mph.