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ChiTownTy
07-14-2012, 04:46 AM
Some dam motorists kicked up a rock and it hit me right between the eyes, left a gaudy crack. If it was anywhere else I might deal with it for a while, but Considering it's smack Dab in the middle of my face I need that fixed ASAP.

What's a nice price for a brand new windshield installed. I have a friend in the automobile glass business. Quoted me 150 for everything, new trim ext....opinions?
HE53
07-14-2012, 07:45 AM
There are different grades of glass.. you probably won't be happy with the low grade which I'm sure is what he's priced you. Also, the trim is most likely a generic, and won't work, or look right. The correct trim is over 100 a side I believe.
Psykick5
07-14-2012, 02:15 PM
Isn't it like 300 from BMW?
ChiTownTy
07-14-2012, 02:16 PM
What Grade of glass do our vehicles come with? Is the after market trim something I should definitely avoid? Maybe I buy a used one and just have him install
ross1
07-14-2012, 02:45 PM
What Grade of glass do our vehicles come with? Is the after market trim something I should definitely avoid? Maybe I buy a used one and just have him install
Have him remove mine and put in your car. have nice trim too.
jehu
07-14-2012, 03:36 PM
There are different grades of glass.. you probably won't be happy with the low grade which I'm sure is what he's priced you. Also, the trim is most likely a generic, and won't work, or look right. The correct trim is over 100 a side I believe.


Actually I recently priced it f rom the local BMW Dealer at around $50 a side in actuality.. I was encouraged.

I had no idea there are different grades of glass... can any installer get it if you ask or do you need to get it from BMW? Mine is severely pitted/sandblasted..
zubbie
07-14-2012, 03:47 PM
I believe the oem manufacturer for BMW is Pilkington
ross1
07-14-2012, 03:49 PM
I believe the oem manufacturer for BMW is Pilkington
Sekurit
jehu
07-14-2012, 03:51 PM
I assume the better glass is substantially more resistant to pitting?
Lucky740
07-14-2012, 05:18 PM
Didn't Sekurit get bought out?
demetk
07-14-2012, 07:20 PM
I had mine replaced for free including the trim. Part of my full glass coverage. Insurance will usually replace the glass if it gets pitted enough to be a safety issue.