Pekkle

LA's fwy is getting worse and worse, and so many trucks hulling junks and gravels and they hit the windshield and chips them. it looks very annoying while driving. I know there are many windshield repair place, will they be able to fix the chips like it never happened before? or are they merely fixing it so it will not crack into a bigger one? anyone has any experience about windshield repairs?

As a side note, if I decide to replace the windshield later on due to a bigger crack, and choose to go with 3rd party company that sells the OEM windshield, will they still have the little etched Mercedes Logo on the lower right hand corner that looked like a business card?

Sorry about all those dumb questions, I ask because even though I bought my car used, but I really love and enjoy my car, and I feel really bad that I chipped my windshield in a matter of less then 5 weeks time and 3 keyed scratches already.

SPNJHockey

Hey, Pek...
Just had 2 chips fixed 3 weeks ago. The tech explained beforehand that it was possible/likely that the damage would not disappear. The repairs would improve the damaged area, but were only meant to help prevent the damage from spreading. After the repairs, one prot disappeared, and the other now looks like a mosquito hit the glass. My cost was about $110. Outfit called SafeLite came to my work location, and repairs took about 30 minutes.

If spots "spider-web," then I'll get $110 credit toward new glass replacement.
Can't answer the Q regarding MB Logo windshield stickers.

Also, I never got used to the damaged areas before the repairs. However, after 3 weeks, I have gotten used to the small "bug-splatter." Don't notice it anymore.

Barry45RPM

Its not etched, its a white sticker, available from the MB parts department.

j_belll

sucks dude, damn haters

Polar Bear

Funny - Mercedes drivers must have OCD about these things... As Barry said... they are available from the MB Parts Department and the part number is listed on the one you have on your car. Just go request one for a few bucks...

Many insurance companies will provide an OEM glass if you request it. I had the one in my E55 replaced and they provided the OEM glass to go back in per my request.

LB Bnz

if you have a small chip, those can be fixed for cheap...otherwise if it's determined to be a big crack -- spreading, then replace the whole front glass...check your Insurance deduct (for Comprehesive coverage) if it's low, then make a claim....it doesn't go against your insurance rates. If you have a high deduct, then take care of it our of pocket.... (average about 3 to 4 hundred)

Try All-Star Glass (Southern Cali)...I had my windshield replace same day and with my car being black, they asked if I wanted the OEM replacement (blue tint) or charcoal -- I went with charcoal...looks better. I just didn't go with the Mercedes Sticker in the corner....

starbrite

Glass coverage is an inexpensive option on your policy and well worth it (mine is $50/yr)

Pekkle

Thanks for all your help, I just can't believe how bad the LA freeway has gotten. my 2001 BMW windshield was already replaced once, and then new one has many chips on the windshield, but that car was old, so I really didn't care, but my MB was only a year old when I got it, so I really feel the pain for everything from windshield chips to keyed. Sorry, I guess I am just a little paranoid.

and you guys have been a wonderful help! You guys Rule!!