Windshield Crack & Replacement

Motorchoco · 07-21-2010, 04:02 PM

Had a rock chip right near the top of the windshield a few days ago...
I didn't notice the chip at first because it was behind the rear view mirror, until 2 days ago I notice a crack extending from the top edge running down...it was around 6" long

yesterday...the crack grew to 8"+

Can the windshield still be repaired or they will have to be replaced?
The crack is on the outside, and you cannot feel it from inside. It is also right on the "black" part of the windshield. (rain sensor?)

If it cannot be repair, how much does a replacement cost?
I searched the forum but I am seeing numbers from $500 - $1700. (BMW original, installed)??

my insurance deductible is $1000

no special windshield coverage

Motorchoco · 07-21-2010, 04:36 PM

Btw.. anyone knows where can I get clearplex? and what's their cost?
the reviews seem pretty good....and i think it would be a good investment considering I seem like a stone chip magnet...(I get about 2-3 small chip per year, and had to replace my windshield 3 times in the last 4 years because of bigger chip/crack)

SGxi · 07-21-2010, 08:35 PM

You can stop the crack from getting longer by repairing, but it will be noticable...

BavFan_08 · 08-15-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

You can stop the crack from getting longer by repairing, but it will be noticable...

Same thing has happened to me.

Where did you go for repair/replacement?

isimokov · 08-16-2010, 01:24 PM

I got a windsheild crack few weeks ago. It was on the passanger side, 10 inches down from the top right corner. The crack was about 6 inches long starting at the edge of the windsheild going horizontally towards the driver's side. Long stoy short, I got it fixed for $60 Cash at one of those tents at a Canadian Tire parking lot on Eglinton and Warden. The guy said it would take about 20 minutes, it took about an hour, but he did a really good job. The crack is visible, but not as visible as before. He also gave me a 1 year cash back warranty if the crack ever spreads. Basically what I learned is that the windshield has 3 layers, and as long as the inside layer isn't cracked it can be repaired. You can use a razor to check whether or not it cracked the inside layer. The guy also patched 2 other small chips I had on the windshield for free.

BavFan_08 · 08-16-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by isimokov

I got a windsheild crack few weeks ago. It was on the passanger side, 10 inches down from the top right corner. The crack was about 6 inches long starting at the edge of the windsheild going horizontally towards the driver's side. Long stoy short, I got it fixed for $60 Cash at one of those tents at a Canadian Tire parking lot on Eglinton and Warden. The guy said it would take about 20 minutes, it took about an hour, but he did a really good job. The crack is visible, but not as visible as before. He also gave me a 1 year cash back warranty if the crack ever spreads. Basically what I learned is that the windshield has 3 layers, and as long as the inside layer isn't cracked it can be repaired. You can use a razor to check whether or not it cracked the inside layer. The guy also patched 2 other small chips I had on the windshield for free.

HEY. I HAVE THE EXACT SAME CRACK!!! Im serious. Thanks for the tip. I'll check out Crappy Tire as well.

isimokov · 08-17-2010, 03:18 PM

Maybe it's a design flaw

The guy in a tent is just using the Canadian Tire parking lot. I don't think he works for Crappy Tire. If you do go, let me know how it went.

ctgazer · 08-18-2010, 07:38 AM

apple auto glass also does it..i used to go to a guy in the east end of scarborough cause he had been doing it for 40+ years...his garage is full of tools and adhesive to fix windshields..let me see if i can find his contact

SGxi · 08-18-2010, 08:28 AM

Ron Tordoff - 416-802-8772

I don't recall his exact location in Scarb. He is semi-retired, but he does very good work (He used to run the Can Tire kiosks outside as well) Ron is much cheaper and he can arrange to have new windsheild installed for you as well.

ctgazer · 08-18-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

Ron Tordoff - 416-802-8772

I don't recall his exact location in Scarb. He is semi-retired, but he does very good work (He used to run the Can Tire kiosks outside as well) Ron is much cheaper and he can arrange to have new windsheild installed for you as well.

yea thanks. thats the guy. couldnt find the digits

MAZINGER · 08-18-2010, 09:56 AM

Is there a local guy named Jonathan who also replacing the windshield for the BMW?

The OEM windshield is weak and chipped easily, I want to replace my windshield as well. Any suggestions?

Anyone knows how much is he charging a windshield installed?

Rossland · 08-19-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MAZINGER

Is there a local guy named Jonathan who also replacing the windshield for the BMW?

The OEM windshield is weak and chipped easily, I want to replace my windshield as well. Any suggestions?

Anyone knows how much is he charging a windshield installed?

There are a couple of previous threads about replacing windshields. My experience is that the aftermarket ones do not fit. You will have to go with an OEM. Any good windshield replacement service should be able to do the job. I had mine replaced by Grand River Glass in Fergus www.grandriverglass.com. They did an excellent job but it became obvious that the aftermarket windshield was never going to fit properly. So they removed it and installed an OEM. My insurance company paid the whole shot.

MAZINGER · 08-20-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rossland

There are a couple of previous threads about replacing windshields. My experience is that the aftermarket ones do not fit. You will have to go with an OEM. Any good windshield replacement service should be able to do the job. I had mine replaced by Grand River Glass in Fergus www.grandriverglass.com. They did an excellent job but it became obvious that the aftermarket windshield was never going to fit properly. So they removed it and installed an OEM. My insurance company paid the whole shot.

Which brand of OEM windshield available in Toronto? Is it only one brand available?

My insurance does not cover the windshield unless I pay $1000 deductible.

ctgazer · 08-20-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MAZINGER

Which brand of OEM windshield available in Toronto? Is it only one brand available?

My insurance does not cover the windshield unless I pay $1000 deductible.

i think for oem there is only one...pilkington *sp? its the only one that comes with the bmw logo..

BavFan_08 · 08-20-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAZINGER

Is there a local guy named Jonathan who also replacing the windshield for the BMW?

The OEM windshield is weak and chipped easily, I want to replace my windshield as well. Any suggestions?

Anyone knows how much is he charging a windshield installed?

If you call Ron, he'll refer you to John....

Shaz · 08-20-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorchoco

Had a rock chip right near the top of the windshield a few days ago...
I didn't notice the chip at first because it was behind the rear view mirror, until 2 days ago I notice a crack extending from the top edge running down...it was around 6" long

yesterday...the crack grew to 8"+

Can the windshield still be repaired or they will have to be replaced?
The crack is on the outside, and you cannot feel it from inside. It is also right on the "black" part of the windshield. (rain sensor?)

If it cannot be repair, how much does a replacement cost?
I searched the forum but I am seeing numbers from $500 - $1700. (BMW original, installed)??

my insurance deductible is $1000

no special windshield coverage

WOW I have the same problem.. Exact same. I bet its the design flaw.

Shaz · 08-20-2010, 05:33 PM

Just called Ron Great guy, he referred me to John as well. If the crack is bigger then 6 inches then it the windshield needs to be replaced, the prices he gave me were very fair. OEM for 500$ range. And they are mobile, they come to your driveway to replace it.

Andy M · 08-20-2010, 05:49 PM

I had the exact same crack but it was really noticible after the "fix" so I decided to just go ahead with a replacement.

I have Clearplex on my windshield btw. Got it done in Edmonton though. Not sure where they would do it in Toronto. If you want to see how my Clearplex is holding up, I don't mind meeting up. Had it for about 2 years now with lots of highway driving and it's still pretty good.

07-21-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
Motorchoco Private 25 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Windshield Crack & Replacement Had a rock chip right near the top of the windshield a few days ago... I didn't notice the chip at first because it was behind the rear view mirror, until 2 days ago I notice a crack extending from the top edge running down...it was around 6" long yesterday...the crack grew to 8"+ Can the windshield still be repaired or they will have to be replaced? The crack is on the outside, and you cannot feel it from inside. It is also right on the "black" part of the windshield. (rain sensor?) If it cannot be repair, how much does a replacement cost? I searched the forum but I am seeing numbers from $500 - $1700. (BMW original, installed)?? my insurance deductible is $1000 no special windshield coverage
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Motorchoco Private 25 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Btw.. anyone knows where can I get clearplex? and what's their cost? the reviews seem pretty good....and i think it would be a good investment considering I seem like a stone chip magnet...(I get about 2-3 small chip per year, and had to replace my windshield 3 times in the last 4 years because of bigger chip/crack)
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SGxi Major General 171 Rep 6,804 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	You can stop the crack from getting longer by repairing, but it will be noticable... __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
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isimokov Private 2 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2020 X5M Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I got a windsheild crack few weeks ago. It was on the passanger side, 10 inches down from the top right corner. The crack was about 6 inches long starting at the edge of the windsheild going horizontally towards the driver's side. Long stoy short, I got it fixed for $60 Cash at one of those tents at a Canadian Tire parking lot on Eglinton and Warden. The guy said it would take about 20 minutes, it took about an hour, but he did a really good job. The crack is visible, but not as visible as before. He also gave me a 1 year cash back warranty if the crack ever spreads. Basically what I learned is that the windshield has 3 layers, and as long as the inside layer isn't cracked it can be repaired. You can use a razor to check whether or not it cracked the inside layer. The guy also patched 2 other small chips I had on the windshield for free.
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isimokov Private 2 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2020 X5M Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Maybe it's a design flaw The guy in a tent is just using the Canadian Tire parking lot. I don't think he works for Crappy Tire. If you do go, let me know how it went.
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ctgazer Major General 397 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	apple auto glass also does it..i used to go to a guy in the east end of scarborough cause he had been doing it for 40+ years...his garage is full of tools and adhesive to fix windshields..let me see if i can find his contact __________________
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SGxi Major General 171 Rep 6,804 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Ron Tordoff - 416-802-8772 I don't recall his exact location in Scarb. He is semi-retired, but he does very good work (He used to run the Can Tire kiosks outside as well) Ron is much cheaper and he can arrange to have new windsheild installed for you as well. __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
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MAZINGER Lieutenant 40 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Is there a local guy named Jonathan who also replacing the windshield for the BMW? The OEM windshield is weak and chipped easily, I want to replace my windshield as well. Any suggestions? Anyone knows how much is he charging a windshield installed?
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Shaz General of the Armies 19 Rep 185 Posts Drives: Souped up 94 civic with Vtec Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Honda Civic [4.00] 1990 Honda Civic [7.00]	Just called Ron Great guy, he referred me to John as well. If the crack is bigger then 6 inches then it the windshield needs to be replaced, the prices he gave me were very fair. OEM for 500$ range. And they are mobile, they come to your driveway to replace it.
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Andy M 81 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I had the exact same crack but it was really noticible after the "fix" so I decided to just go ahead with a replacement. I have Clearplex on my windshield btw. Got it done in Edmonton though. Not sure where they would do it in Toronto. If you want to see how my Clearplex is holding up, I don't mind meeting up. Had it for about 2 years now with lots of highway driving and it's still pretty good.
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