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Factory windshield vs Aftermarket windshield….
Posted on 8/31/23 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 8/31/23 at 6:46 pm
I have a JK Wrangler. The factory windshield lasted around 130K miles / 8 years. Got to the point I had to change it (cracks all over it). Went the aftermarket route - half the price. Only lasted 3 years / 45K miles. Went back with the factory one this time (Mopar), double the price. Around $400. Never realized there was that big a difference between the two. Anyone else ever ran into something like this??
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Posted on 8/31/23 at 6:49 pm to Northwest Louisiana
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Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:05 pm to Northwest Louisiana
"What is Aftermarket, or OEE Auto Glass?
While OEM auto glass is made by suppliers partnered with automakers, aftermarket auto glass, also known as Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) glass, is fabricated by auto glass makers without the license of car companies. As such, they cannot stamp their products with the carmaker’s brand. They are also legally prohibited from making exact replicas of OEM glass. This is the very reason there’s a marked difference between OEM glass and OEE glass in terms of thickness, shape, fit and tint."
OEM Glass/Aftermarket
While OEM auto glass is made by suppliers partnered with automakers, aftermarket auto glass, also known as Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) glass, is fabricated by auto glass makers without the license of car companies. As such, they cannot stamp their products with the carmaker’s brand. They are also legally prohibited from making exact replicas of OEM glass. This is the very reason there’s a marked difference between OEM glass and OEE glass in terms of thickness, shape, fit and tint."
OEM Glass/Aftermarket
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:07 pm to Northwest Louisiana
Toyota OEM glass is high as hell
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:10 pm to Motorboat
Had the windshield replaced on my truck in January.... by March there were 2 stone chips....
I've never replaced my windshield until moving to LA, now it's every 2 years.
I've never replaced my windshield until moving to LA, now it's every 2 years.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:14 pm to Shanegolang
Wow. Thank you for that info. Makes a lot more sense now.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:16 pm to Motorboat
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Toyota OEM glass is high as hell
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:17 pm to Walt OReilly
I’d never replace my windshield if it wasn’t for inspections stickers
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:17 pm to Northwest Louisiana
I don’t think the damage done from hurricane Idalia is going to affect the LSU game much
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:23 pm to Northwest Louisiana
Doesn’t a rock have to hit a windshield to shorten its life? I’m having a hard time following the OEM v aftermarket thought process.
The problem with aftermarket is that the glass can sometimes have imperfections or be susceptible to scratches.
Why is your aftermarket windshield not “lasting”?
The problem with aftermarket is that the glass can sometimes have imperfections or be susceptible to scratches.
Why is your aftermarket windshield not “lasting”?
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:33 pm to TSmith
The OEM or Factory windshield has small cracks all over it, very minor, cracks didn’t start running for a long time. The aftermarket one the minor cracks ran immediately
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:37 pm to Northwest Louisiana
Agree 100%. Factory windshields much less likely for cracks to form/run from chips in my experience.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:39 pm to Northwest Louisiana
NAGS glass from a reputable manufacturer is fine - like PPG.
Your main issue is the angle of your windshield. Wrangler windshields are almost perpendicular to the ground. When something hits it doesn’t deflect or graze like most vehicle windshields.
Your main issue is the angle of your windshield. Wrangler windshields are almost perpendicular to the ground. When something hits it doesn’t deflect or graze like most vehicle windshields.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:04 pm to Northwest Louisiana
We are about to replace one in a 2022 Toyota Camry. A guy quoted me $325 to replace it, not including calibration. They said typically they do not have to calibrate them after he puts them in. Can someone give me some insight on calibration of a windshield and is it necessary?
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:15 pm to bigcatfish
A guy I work with had a 2022 Dodge truck. He put in a new windshield, not OEM due to not being able to get it. All kinds of stuff didn’t work due to not being able to calibrate it. Wipers, airbag sensors all kinds of crap.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:18 pm to Northwest Louisiana
After market ones tend to use old Mopar stamps.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:46 pm to Northwest Louisiana
Rocks don’t care.
Posted on 9/1/23 at 6:19 am to bigcatfish
I have a 22 Corolla that my company gives me for work. I had to replace the windshield about a month ago. It was over $1,000 at Safelite. It had to be calibrated, so I don't know how much of the cost was that. Not every safelite can do the calibration. I went to the big one off siegen.
Posted on 9/1/23 at 6:57 am to Northwest Louisiana
This is the case with new vehicles now as well. Windshield in my truck is full of cracks and only a year old. Slightest of road debris = new crack
Posted on 9/1/23 at 7:06 am to JustKillinTime
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Agree 100%. Factory windshields much less likely for cracks to form/run from chips in my experience.
My experience as well. The quality drop off is huge.
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