02-04-2014, 07:11 AM | #1 |
Colonel
190
Rep 2,245
Posts
Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ
|
Small Rock Chip - windshield repair
Got a tiny pit in my windshield from a small rock the other day. Whats the best solution for me? Its not a crack, just a tiny pit the size of a pinhead, u cant see it from inside, but from outside you can see where it hit.
What have people done here? Call Safelite, self-fixing kits? Also, since we have HUD, is there a different process for our windshield to repair?
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red |
02-04-2014, 07:15 AM | #2 | |
Knight Commander
559
Rep 5,948
Posts
Drives: 2014 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Buckhead
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2014 Porsche 911 Tu ... [10.00]
2015 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2015 Jaguar F Type R [0.00] 2014 BMW M5 [0.00] |
Quote:
It you don't like results replace it with a BMW OEM windshield for HUD. Same process but HUD windshield has a coating on the inside or so I have heard.
__________________
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Ordered: EQS580, BMW IX, Lucid Air Touring, Corvette Stingray |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 07:34 AM | #3 |
Colonel
190
Rep 2,245
Posts
Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ
|
Thx Stealth - does Safelite just fill in the pitting?
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red |
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 07:49 AM | #4 |
Colonel
190
Rep 2,245
Posts
Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ
|
Called Geico, they use SafeLite so theyre sending someone out on Saturday to my place, no charge.
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red |
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 08:22 AM | #5 | |
Knight Commander
559
Rep 5,948
Posts
Drives: 2014 911 Turbo S
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Buckhead
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2014 Porsche 911 Tu ... [10.00]
2015 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2015 Jaguar F Type R [0.00] 2014 BMW M5 [0.00] |
Quote:
__________________
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Ordered: EQS580, BMW IX, Lucid Air Touring, Corvette Stingray |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 08:24 AM | #6 |
Lieutenant
37
Rep 519
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 08:29 AM | #7 |
Colonel
190
Rep 2,245
Posts
Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ
|
Right, no reason not to do it I assume as it could lead to bigger issue. Have people had good experiences with Safe Lite?
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red |
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 10:12 AM | #8 |
Lieutenant Colonel
124
Rep 1,840
Posts
Drives: '14 M5 CP Dinan Stage 2
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Houston, Tx
|
I had what i thought to be the same thing. When i took it to satellite they said there was actually a small crack when they looked at it with the scope. The crack was more noticable after the repair =(. We ending up working out a deal for a new windshield. I have not get changed it out though. Going to hold off as long as i can.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 10:17 AM | #9 | |
Colonel
190
Rep 2,245
Posts
Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ
|
Quote:
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-04-2014, 10:42 AM | #10 |
Colonel
190
Rep 2,245
Posts
Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ
|
One thing I didnt mention - the pitting would be in my line of site if it were noticeable. Given this, what Safe Lite does wouldnt make it become more noticeable right?
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red |
Appreciate
0
|
02-05-2014, 08:45 PM | #11 |
I Reserve the Right!
41
Rep 262
Posts |
Just an FYI... I had safelite repair a chip in my windshield (previous car) as GEICO recommended. I insisted I needed a new windshield (HUD, etc), but didn't have the time or energy at the time to fight with them about it.
So, they repaired the "chip" according to standards, but it was certainly still visible. In the end, who cares really, it's a lease, right? Wrong. When I turned the car in BMW whacked me with a fee for broken glass in the line of vision. After a brief back and forth with BMW they credited my account. But it WAS an issue later on down the line. Just use your own judgement on how bad the "chip" is. It might make sense to fight for new glass now if its bad enough. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2014, 08:10 AM | #12 | |
Colonel
190
Rep 2,245
Posts
Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ
|
Quote:
But has anyone had Safelite fix something that wasnt really visible, and make it worse?
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-08-2014, 09:53 AM | #13 |
Lieutenant Colonel
129
Rep 1,622
Posts |
Have SafeLite fix it. It should turn out better. They will come to your house and fill it with a UV resin.
You will most likely still be able to see something.. once visible in your LOS you will always see it. Call your insurance and tell them the defect is in your line if sight and it's making it dangerous to drive as it's a constant distraction. After they hear something like that (which is true..) they should opt to replace the windshield right then and there. Then you can bring it to BMW and have insurance cover it or reimburse you.
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|