I just put quotes around the statement. But on one of my findings on the internet, it was posted from someone who said "with a tip of the hat to mvmiler"
Mike T.

 

Oddly, my 2006 E360 came with a CLEAR glass windshield, altho the other windows are tinted. It is a OEM windshield AFAIK and has the requisite decals and labels.. Now that summer is here again, we are baking in the Calif sun.

Is this something someone ordered special for this car? We are the second owners.

I am trying to decide about putting a UV blocking film inside or biting the bullet and replacing the windshield. Quotes are coming in around $700 for a tinted replacement, $200 for the film.

I did just get a quote from Safelite for a US made replacement* for $450 installed.

*A friend in the glass business says that German made glass is soft, due to TUV requirements, that's why it pits so easily.

 

I had the Safelite replacement windshield installed a few months ago, and so far so good. I was somewhat worried that it would affect the rain sensing wipers but no problems so far. I'm very pleased, and mine cost around $450 also.

 

Windshields are never tinted as much as the side windows.


Does the car have UV glass option? Maybe the sides are UV and the front was replaced with standard?


Tinting a windshield below a certain point (marks are on the glass) is illegal.

 

The w211 I just purchased has a aftermarket windshield installed and the rain sensor seems to be either different or messed up as it does not act like the one in my W203. When it is raining on and off during the day I just leave it in #1 so it takes care of itself. But if i restart the car it acts like it is off and even if it starts pouring will not do anything until I hit the button to do a swipe or switch back to 0 then to 1 or to 2nd click. Does this sound right because I don't think it is. I am going to do a really through cleaning of the glass again and see if that helps as well as hook it up to star to recalibrate any other ideas?

 

Did you see this posting above?


After letting the car sit for 30 minutes, I tried the following, and it worked!:

"With the engine running and all passenger doors closed, starting at the 0 position, turn on wipers to #3 position, then put the switch in the 0 position, then put it in the auto #1 (rain sensor position), then have someone splash water on the windshield as the doors have to be closed to reset this function. They should function normally."

I did not need another person as all I did was roll the window when I started the car and performed the top procedure. I assume that the sensor did not like the PGW windshield.

 

Looks like it is time for my annual "widshield replacement" post based on some of the issues raised in this and other posts.

• Windshield replacement is covered under either a separate glass policy (depending on state) or under your "comprehensive" portion.
• Your deductible on comprehensive should be set much lower than the collision portion. A lower deductible on comp is quite cheap - going from a $500 to a $50 deductible costs me $26 a year ($13 every 6 months) and I know that I'll have a glass claim at least every 5 years or so.
• Although dealers generally outsource glass work, going to the dealer has untold advantages.
  • You'll usually get OE glass
  • No finger pointing between dealership and glass company when something goes wrong.
  • Loaner cars when required if things do go wrong

Safelite tried to install the wrong glass three times in my Audi. I went to the dealer and the same Safelite tech finally installed the right glass. By this time the rear view mirror bracket was wobbly and the dealer replaced it without question. Had it been through Safelite directly, then I'd still be arguing about who is at fault.

 

Trey, my car has the OEM windshield it came with and the rain sensor (just like in my 2005 C230) acts a fool now and then. It'll be a sunny day and suddenly the car hallucinates a downpour and they kick on.

 

Hi All

My 2010 E250 Coupe got a chip in the screen. During repair the screen cracked. Autoglass in the UK were doing the work.

The tech said that they will fit the screen but that I need to take the car to Mercedes afterward to get it calibrated. Is this right? He seemed to think there was a camera in the screen but I don't think so. I don't (as far as I know) have any lane assist features (or similar) that would require a camera.

 

You will find lot of variations in the service and lot of pricing as well.
I did not have to replace windshield on W211 yet (knock on the wood) but I used local company found on craigslist for my Ford truck and than W210.
W210 had rain sensor and the US made glass (pilkington?) installed on my driveway cost me $199.
The technician knew exactly how to test rain sensor and did so with spray bottle.
So it all comes to finding the right company and ask right questions IMHO>

 

When I replaced mine on my 211, it was simply a $100 comprehensive fee for insurance and my shop took care of the rest. No need to go to the dealership but I cannot speak for other cars not related to our 2003-2009 model year. Maybe better luck asking in the w212 section.

 

Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills wants $3000. Below are the specs on my windshield.

 

You may want to post in the W221 section for your S-Class, as I am pretty sure none of our W211 E-Class cars have this type of "fancy" windshield.

I myself would never go to the dealer for anything, unless my car is still under warranty or has a recall that needs attention.