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Windshield OEM FORD or OEM Volvo
I have had two XC90 windshields replaced. Did both at the dealer because of the equipment mounted behind the glass - after replacement they took care of whatever reset codes and calibration were needed.
Pros: reset codes and calibration
Vehicle:
Volvo XC90
Went to the dealer got oem glass and it almost looks like factory even the little plastic clip is there. The only thing that's wrong is that they covered the vin with some glue. If they fixed it like they should I'm really happy cause other places might not fit original glass. Already talked with the dealer so I guess there will be no problems fixing that flaw.
Pros: looks like factory, plastic clip present
Cons: VIN covered with glue
I had Safelite replace my windshield, and they ordered me an OEM windshield from my local Volvo dealer where I do my service. They recalibrated the cameras for me as well and I've had no problems. Safelite is perfectly fine for glass replacement.
Pros: no problems, cameras recalibrated
Vehicle:
Volvo S60
I've gotten 3 volvo xc90 windshields replaced, all volvo brand at safelite. The 3rd one has been holding up fine.
Pros: holding up fine
Vehicle:
Volvo XC90
I’ve always replaced with the OEM ford glass because I like the f-150 logo on the top in my 2012.
Pros: f-150 logo on top
Vehicle:
Ford
Windshield tech here. These windshields being almost straight up and down makes them very prone to rock chips, and the quality of Ford OEM glass has been getting worse by the year, it’s incredibly thin. If you replace it I would suggest putting in OE glass instead, if you can, ask for PGW or FYG glass.
Pros: PGW or FYG glass suggested
Cons: Ford OEM glass is thin
Vehicle:
Ford Bronco
I know how to repair windshield chips to prevent them from spreading myself, but as soon as it chips in the bronco, the cracks spread like wildfire and are >6” before I get home!
Cons: cracks spread quickly, poor chip resistance
Vehicle:
Ford Bronco
Ford OEM glass is thin and breaks easy. The sound proof glass or whatever they make. It’s thinner layer so it’s more brittle. More sound material less glass material. I put two OEM in my truck before I finally had enough and just went aftermarket.
Cons: thin, breaks easy, brittle
I’ve already had to replace the windshield twice since then. The first had a small chip on the edge of the glass and it spread before we even got home. The second happened from a chip that was about 3” above the edge below the windshield wiper. The latter we had filled as safelight, and it spread about a week later.
Cons: chips spread easily, frequent replacements
Vehicle:
Ford Expedition
Replaced it with OEM ford windshield and was done in a few hours. Got a chip on the way to snow and by the first night it started cracking across middle of vision. Windshield was exact OEM match. Even had the 75 yr sticker lol.
Pros: exact OEM match, 75 yr sticker
Cons: started cracking quickly
Vehicle:
Ford
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