[rwwong]

It's actually just a pit, about the size of a "period" at the end of a sentence. Is this something I should get fixed before it starts spreading (I live in a cold climate), or do only legitimate chips spread? Any experts out there? Would appreciate some feedback.

[Asiann]

If it were a crack I would worry about getting bigger since you live in a cold climate but since it is just a pit don't worry about it. Take it to a glass repair shop if it bothers you that much.

[ward]

I have like 6 chips in my windshield, not too concerned about it myself

[Gearcraft]

i dont think thats gonna get bigger.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by ward

I have like 6 chips in my windshield, not too concerned about it myself

Same here. Just out of curiousity I asked how much a new windshield would be at my BMW dealership and they told me that insurance covers windshield replacements for free in the State of Florida!

Plan on getting my free replacement soon. It's all BMW OEM glass too. I get all the windshields I want, for free! Muhahahahahaha.

[Gearcraft]

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Same here. Just out of curiousity I asked how much a new windshield would be at my BMW dealership and they told me that insurance covers windshield replacements for free in the State of Florida!

Plan on getting my free replacement soon. It's all BMW OEM glass too. I get all the windshields I want, for free! Muhahahahahaha.

lol. send me your old one when you do.

[Kyoshi71]

Dude, never replace a factory installed windshield unless it's necessary.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by Kyoshi71

Dude, never replace a factory installed windshield unless it's necessary.

Why?

[Kyoshi71]

I've seen many debacles where the paint gets ruined because of the glass, while removing the old one. Then the installer looks at you with that dumb look and says, "I think that was already there before we started." Also, A lot of times it's never the same because the factory process and the dealer/auto glass shop process is different; causing everything from leaks to noises while you drive.

Don't get me wrong, it's not the most complicated thing. However, a chip the size of a period shouldn't warrant a change.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by Kyoshi71

Don't get me wrong, it's not the most complicated thing. However, a chip the size of a period shouldn't warrant a change.

I'm not talking about a chip the size of a period. I'm talking about like 3 chips 1/4 the size of a penny.

[Gearcraft]

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

I'm not talking about a chip the size of a period. I'm talking about like 3 chips 1/4 the size of a penny.

thats huge. ive never seen a chip that big.

[bmwexecutive]

Originally Posted by Gearcraft

thats huge. ive never seen a chip that big.

Actually, maybe more like 1/8 the size of a penny. Just picked up a penny and I thought they were smaller for some reason.

[Kyoshi71]

The dude who started the thread has a chip the size of a period. For you though, 3 chips 1/4 the size of a penny is pretty big. If they put that filler stuff in it, it does work well at preventing the moisture from seeping in and ultimately freezing. Although it looks good from the outside of the car, it doesnt look that great on the inside. I guess I would change the windshield! Are you going to let the dealer do it? Some dealers farm the work out to local shops.

[espo]

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Same here. Just out of curiousity I asked how much a new windshield would be at my BMW dealership and they told me that insurance covers windshield replacements for free in the State of Florida!

Plan on getting my free replacement soon. It's all BMW OEM glass too. I get all the windshields I want, for free! Muhahahahahaha.

BTW there are "requirements" from the insurance company to replace the windshied. When I got my windshield replaced on my last car, the told me that their either needs to be a crack more than 2" long or anything substantial directly in my line of site. Mine had a hugh chip (about the size of a penny) and cracked right in front of the driver. A couple of small chips isn't going to cut it.

Also, do you have the rain sensing wipers? [edit: checked your user info, you have a 330i, so you do] If you do the guy at the glass shop told me they are a real btch to replace and takes them 4 hours. That being said, I can see there is a real possibility of them screwing it up. Just to make you aware of what could go wrong

[riceqx2]

I would never have the glass replaced on my car unless it were absolutly necessary. I had the glass on my last car replaced 3 times. Each time they have to scrape off the old sealant they gouge the paint and now rust has formed under the paint around the frame for the glass. This was done by Philips Glass which is a national chain. Now I would be facing going to a body shop to have it repaired and potentially ending up with overspray problems. This is the reason I ended up replacing my 7 year old, 200k mile Toyota with a new BMW. The Toyota would have lasted longer and although I took good care of the car and it ran great, I was facing a rust problem caused by having the windshield replaced. I am now afraid of ever having my windshield replaced.

[txusa03]

I have had many rock chip pits on the windshield. None of them crack or spread. But I keep my windshield very clean (for obvious reasons). However this is what I heard: the reason why a small (less than 1/4 inches crack) spreads is because of dirty windshield. The reason I was told is that a dirty windshield has lots of dirt (i agreed). These tiny dirt particles get into the tiny crack and over the years with heat/cold/rain the small crack expands/contracts and with the tiny micro dust particle, it help the crack spreads longer. FWIW, not sure if that is true. I like to keep my windshield clean no matter what, it just help me see better and if it prevent a small crack from spreading, that is even better.

[AM335]

Those that have had small pits and cracks repaired, what was the outcome? Were the pits totally gone or were they still very noticeable? Thanks.

[firstkill]

from the outside it looks good,

but on the inside its annoying. anything with previous black looking crack lines turn clear, but you can still see the crack if the sun shining on it.

Anything that shimmers in the light just becomes like there is a spider web on the windshield.

fk