Turkeylord Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 So, a little ticked off. Called a place the other day to get my windshield glass replaced. I asked what brand of glass they'd be putting in and they said Carlite. Great I though, that should be good OEM quality glass. Get it back today and they put in XYG (Chinese Xinyi Glass) The good: Optically I think it's OK. I've been reading stories about wavy XYG, but I think mine is fine in that aspect. Quality install job as far as I can tell. The bad: I've been reading that they're bad in the rain, and that they fog up easily. Neither one of those will be easy for me to verify any time soon... So, what to do? I called the place, and they said they'd work with me if I'm unhappy. See if I can get a guarantee in writing for a year or so? Have them put in a name brand piece of glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 12, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 12, 2013 If you're not happy just have them put in what they said they would put in. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Well, it sounded like Carlite doesn't even make an LGT windshield. He mentioned another brand, but I'd have to have him spell it I guess cause what I wrote down doesn't come up on google... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 If you're not happy just have them put in what they said they would put in. ...especially if you specifically asked what they would be putting in. That's like going to a paint shop, asking them if they're painting your car red, they say yes, and then two days later you pick up a purple car. FWIW, I got Pilkington last time I replaced mine. It's supposed to be (and seems to be) OEM quality. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 12, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have carlex. FWIW, it has a bit of light distortion at night. Taillights double up vertically, there's the actual tail light and then two "ghosted" images above and below that get farther apart and less distinct as you increase the distance away. It's kind of annoying. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 ...especially if you specifically asked what they would be putting in. That's like going to a paint shop, asking them if they're painting your car red, they say yes, and then two days later you pick up a purple car. FWIW, I got Pilkington last time I replaced mine. It's supposed to be (and seems to be) OEM quality. I can vouch for Pilkington having good quality, we see a lot of their glass where I work and never an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Well, I called them again today and they're going to work with me. Either I keep the glass and they do a partial refund, or wait a couple weeks for the urethane to cure and they'll replace it with another piece of glass. I was on the fence but I'm probably going to get it replaced - and honestly the deciding factor was that it has a green sunshade which doesn't exactly look good on ABP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I had my glass vendor put a cheapo windshield in my car. It has less distortion than the OE glass had. Wait a couple of weeks for the urethane to cure? Sounds like BS to me, they are dragging thier feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 They replaced the glass on my last Prius with XYG and it was terrible. The window had a few wavy distortions in it and that was for both the first one they installed and the replacement one. In hindsight, I should have championed to have them replace it with OEM glass since my insurance was paying for it. I didn't know about the different manufs of glass and the quality that goes along with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I had my glass vendor put a cheapo windshield in my car. It has less distortion than the OE glass had. Wait a couple of weeks for the urethane to cure? Sounds like BS to me, they are dragging thier feet. +1, I had my windshield replaced the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 I had my glass vendor put a cheapo windshield in my car. It has less distortion than the OE glass had. Yeah, optically it's fine. Said that in the first post. It's just all the other stuff I read about in reviews. Especially fogging in the winter - no way for me to verify that anytime soon... Wait a couple of weeks for the urethane to cure? Sounds like BS to me, they are dragging thier feet. Could be, but I can live with it for that long. That will get me through drag racing on the 27th and 28th - the reason I had it changed in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I've had mine replaced a couple of times. OEM glass is Carlex (Not to be confused with Carlite). The first Chinese windshield was a little rippled, the tint strip was really pale and the moulding didn't fit right. Another rock took that one out and it was replaced with OEM Carlex glass. Along came another rock and I requested that it be replaced with OEM glass. Insurance doesn't pay for OEM glass so I said I'd pay the difference. They stuck cheap Chinese glass in again. A week later I had them take it out (it broke, too bad for them for not listening to my original request) and in went the Carlex. I find the cheap aftermarket glass imported from China to be of questionable quality. Both pieces were badly rippled, the tint strips were really pale and the moulding didn't fit properly. I'm going to assume that it's likely thinner and less structurally rigid than OEM glass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Had a new windshield put in... No more Chinese glass, and a blue shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 What did they install? Pilkington? I found the flaw with mine.......the tiniest stone will cause a rather large star crack. Two so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Pilkington is OEM for my 2012 windsheild. All the other glass on the car is Carlex. All is still factory with nothing replaced. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 AP Tech this time, which apparently does OEM glass for Honda and Toyota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Did the XYZ Chinese glass have the windshield heater element in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes, it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 The new one in my wagon is a PGW. I like it so far, been there about 3 months. Haven't noticed anything strange with it, other then I see how many chips in the stock windshield in the Spec B when I drive it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I had a PGW windshield put in my '05. Didn't specifically request it, that's just what the vendor used. Low bidder. . . $250 installed for heated glass. Should have known. It's wavy. I'll just live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Must be my 58y/o eye's and wearing glasses most of the time. I can't see a thing...well flaw in the windshield, that is. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I don't notice the distortion in mine unless I'm looking through that area (in front of the passenger) and the background is something blurry, like tall grass. . . and the car is moving. Like I said, I'll just live with it. Windshields really are a wear item. . . I'll just wait until this one gets sandblasted and put in a Carlex or Pilkington. Had the same brand (PGW) put in my 2000 OBW and it's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGW Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I install PGW glass everyday and hardly ever seen a distortion. Its basically the same company/quality/fitment as PPG just sold under a different name. Don't give up on the brand just because of 1 windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I install PGW glass everyday and hardly ever seen a distortion. Its basically the same company/quality/fitment as PPG just sold under a different name. Don't give up on the brand just because of 1 windshield. If a customer receives a piece of glass that isn't to his/her liking, who is responsible for the cost replacing it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGW Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 The shop no doubt. Then the shop would take it up with their supplier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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