Windshield replacement
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08 S550 and 07 GL450
Windshield replacement
My windshield got a rock chip a few days ago, and just in a couple of days the thing has manage to spread about 10-12 inches. Spoke with a glass repairman and they said it's to long to be repaired and needs to be replaced. Has any one had to do this before? I know it needs to be replaced I just hate that now I'll have to be concerned about the integrity and seals etc.
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
My windshield got a rock chip a few days ago, and just in a couple of days the thing has manage to spread about 10-12 inches. Spoke with a glass repairman and they said it's to long to be repaired and needs to be replaced. Has any one had to do this before? I know it needs to be replaced I just hate that now I'll have to be concerned about the integrity and seals etc.
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Thanks Nevada Jack, I plan to contact my dealer on Monday and I'll have to do the same pay my deductible.
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I have read a few threads about windshield replacement and some have mentioned that in some states, insurance companies are required to pay for a damaged windshield without charging you the standard deductible. You might want to look into this. I had a small chip as well but they repaired it and did a fantastic job.
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2011 BMW 750 Individual, 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Arctic Edition
I had mine replaced a few weeks ago (car has 5,000 miles). I had the MB Dealer do the job, paid for it with my credit card, and had the insurance company send me a check. Why? With my last S500, I had a local glass repair shop come to my office and replace the windshield. They ruined the fabric on one of the pillars, and the glass was 100% not MB glass. The UV protection was not the same, and it was a very noticable difference.
Go to the dealer!!!
Go to the dealer!!!
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From: Allen,TX
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I had mine replaced a few weeks ago (car has 5,000 miles). I had the MB Dealer do the job, paid for it with my credit card, and had the insurance company send me a check. Why? With my last S500, I had a local glass repair shop come to my office and replace the windshield. They ruined the fabric on one of the pillars, and the glass was 100% not MB glass. The UV protection was not the same, and it was a very noticable difference.
Go to the dealer!!!
Go to the dealer!!!
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2007 E350 Sport Obsidian Black & 2005 Cadillac Escalade
For those of you who are interested, I just had this invisible film applied to the windshield of my new E-Class called "Clear Plex". Living in the Kansas City area, winters can be brutal to your windshield with the loose gravel. I think I paid $130 & it is completely un-noticable. Also prevents scratches your wipers can cause. At least now I'm not constantly worried about every rock that flies off of the trucks in front of me. I'm definitely sold on the product. 
It only took them about 15 minutes to apply it. Check the following website:
http://clearplex.com/
It only took them about 15 minutes to apply it. Check the following website:http://clearplex.com/
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For those of you who are interested, I just had this invisible film applied to the windshield of my new E-Class called "Clear Plex". Living in the Kansas City area, winters can be brutal to your windshield with the loose gravel. I think I paid $130 & it is completely un-noticable. Also prevents scratches your wipers can cause. At least now I'm not constantly worried about every rock that flies off of the trucks in front of me. I'm definitely sold on the product. It only took them about 15 minutes to apply it. Check the following website:
http://clearplex.com/
It only took them about 15 minutes to apply it. Check the following website:http://clearplex.com/
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From: Kansas City
2007 E350 Sport Obsidian Black & 2005 Cadillac Escalade
Not quite sure what diamond fusing is, but they apply the hard crystal clear film similar to the way they install the clear bra on the front end. They then use heat guns to form it to the windshield. It is easily removable in the event it becomes damaged & needs to be replaced. Defintely worth the $130 for peace of mind. I've heard nothing but good things from people who have had it on their cars longer than I have.
