Are windshields still breaking for 2020?
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I wasn't expecting a miracle solution, it wasn't as if I was hit by a cinder block on the freeway. The crack started from a tiny impact crater the size of a pin *****. I honestly didn't even hear anything hit the windshield.
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So, because of this thread, I reached out to a local shop that installs Exoshield. The guy there said he actually has a G63 right now that he's doing the Exoshield for a customer. Told me he's on his 3rd windshield and finally decided to get it done. He quoted me $500 which sounds like good insurance. I don't think my insurance company offers windshield insurance.
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Insurance companies should really look into covering for the windshield protection film..anyone try to ask them this? There was zero out of pocket for me but I wonder if it had any affect to my future rates
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So, because of this thread, I reached out to a local shop that installs Exoshield. The guy there said he actually has a G63 right now that he's doing the Exoshield for a customer. Told me he's on his 3rd windshield and finally decided to get it done. He quoted me $500 which sounds like good insurance. I don't think my insurance company offers windshield insurance.
I did Exoshield on my 2020 G63.
Ask the installer for their brochure. In it is a enhanced product that Exoshield offers that will cover your windshield if it is damaged or breaks after Exoshield is installed. The information may also be on their web site.
I don’t need to do it since I live in Florida and the insurance companys have to cover damage.
I did it because I wanted to minimize the possibility of a replacement hassle and the lack of new windshield availability.
Last edited by JSwan724; Sep 5, 2020 at 06:44 PM.
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I had ClearPlex installed on my Speciale five years ago, and I don't see any distortion at all. I also had it installed on my 2020 G 63. Looks good to me. Fortunately, I haven't had any rocks or road debris hit my windshields after installing ClearPlex. But, I bet it will protect the windshield from routine road debris.
I don't know anything about the competing products. What it is that the competition claims they do that ClearPlex doesn't?
I don't know anything about the competing products. What it is that the competition claims they do that ClearPlex doesn't?
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I had ClearPlex installed on my Speciale five years ago, and I don't see any distortion at all. I also had it installed on my 2020 G 63. Looks good to me. Fortunately, I haven't had any rocks or road debris hit my windshields after installing ClearPlex. But, I bet it will protect the windshield from routine road debris.
I don't know anything about the competing products. What it is that the competition claims they do that ClearPlex doesn't?
I don't know anything about the competing products. What it is that the competition claims they do that ClearPlex doesn't?
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Windshield wipers? Do Speciales have windshield wipers? LOL. I don't even know how to turn them on 
I thought Ferraris were made of sugar? The ClearPlex on my Speciale still looks like new, but I only have 6,000 miles on it, and I never used the windshield wipers
The installers in Utah are much more reasonable than in California. I paid $300 for the Clearplex on my Speciale five years ago, and $300 for ClearPlex on my G 63 a couple weeks ago. If I manage to scratch it up with windshield wipers, then I'll just have them remove and install ClearPlex again.
Is it more cost effective to have multiple laters of Bray films applied, and then remove a layer if/when it get scratched up?
I thought Ferraris were made of sugar? The ClearPlex on my Speciale still looks like new, but I only have 6,000 miles on it, and I never used the windshield wipers The installers in Utah are much more reasonable than in California. I paid $300 for the Clearplex on my Speciale five years ago, and $300 for ClearPlex on my G 63 a couple weeks ago. If I manage to scratch it up with windshield wipers, then I'll just have them remove and install ClearPlex again.
Is it more cost effective to have multiple laters of Bray films applied, and then remove a layer if/when it get scratched up?
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458 speciale, G63, GTC4lusso, ML63(GONE),
Windshield wipers? Do Speciales have windshield wipers? LOL. I don't even know how to turn them on I thought Ferraris were made of sugar? The ClearPlex on my Speciale still looks like new, but I only have 6,000 miles on it, and I never used the windshield wipers
The installers in Utah are much more reasonable than in California. I paid $300 for the Clearplex on my Speciale five years ago, and $300 for ClearPlex on my G 63 a couple weeks ago. If I manage to scratch it up with windshield wipers, then I'll just have them remove and install ClearPlex again.
Is it more cost effective to have multiple laters of Bray films applied, and then remove a layer if/when it get scratched up?
I thought Ferraris were made of sugar? The ClearPlex on my Speciale still looks like new, but I only have 6,000 miles on it, and I never used the windshield wipers The installers in Utah are much more reasonable than in California. I paid $300 for the Clearplex on my Speciale five years ago, and $300 for ClearPlex on my G 63 a couple weeks ago. If I manage to scratch it up with windshield wipers, then I'll just have them remove and install ClearPlex again.
Is it more cost effective to have multiple laters of Bray films applied, and then remove a layer if/when it get scratched up?
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Both my 2019s have Exoshield. It’s great and a must have. Check if your installer is certified to install it. Call Exoshield if in doubt. They improved its durability in late 2019.
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I'll look into it. And thanks for helping out with the Tuxmats (not), but thanks to Chris for stepping in.
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It looks like a week didn’t matter too much. After the measurements in January, the mats still aren’t on their site and no one here has said they have them yet.
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Sorry to the OP for getting off topic.
