New Windscreen Going In Tomorrow

[jamesmost]

PPG - old one pitted chipped and and caught a rock passenger side a few days ago BIG Crack.

[maxnix]

For the best fit, you really want OEM. American copies are close, but that's it.

[jamesmost]

For the best fit, you really want OEM. American copies are close, but that's it.

this will be my 3rd ppg windscreen in 10 yrs 340k mi.Perfect Fit.

[maxnix]

this will be my 3rd ppg windscreen in 10 yrs 340k mi.Perfect Fit.

StarPD had some recent posts on this regarding Safelite in particular.

I have only used OEM for the last 35 years after I noticed that none of the other sources were quite the same shape and/or size as OEM. With enough filler, they can be sealed, but since they usually serve as a stressed member, the opening flexes more due to the imperfect fit. Leaks are usually not far behind.

As for PPG, about 30 years ago I gave them flat side glass to reproduce in a tinted glass. What came back was so bad that I think a first year high school shop student could have done better. They certainly had a lot of room to improve!

[jamesmost]

StarPD had some recent posts on this regarding Safelite in particular.

I have only used OEM for the last 35 years after I noticed that none of the other sources were quite the same shape and/or size as OEM. With enough filler, they can be sealed, but since they usually serve as a stressed member, the opening flexes more due to the imperfect fit. Leaks are usually not far behind.

As for PPG, about 30 years ago I gave them flat side glass to reproduce in a tinted glass. What came back was so bad that I think a first year high school shop student could have done better. They certainly had a lot of room to improve!

30 yrs ago i was 9yo I guess they have improved since then . Just too busy on my part and my insurance carrier deals direct w/safelite Easy