Winshield 4" hairline crack -Where to fix?

ukr · 06-28-2018, 03:25 PM

I'm upstate NY near Kingston, Poughkeepsie area. Looking for recommendations to fix 4" single hairline crack.

Safelite couldn't fix because the crack spread and the stuff they injected into the chip came loose. Don't recommend them.

I've heard it requires drilling both ends of the crack and then sealing it to prevent it from spreading.

I will travel near NJ, NYC area if needed.

BrettKA7 · 06-28-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ukr

I'm upstate NY near Kingston, Poughkeepsie area. Looking for recommendations to fix 4" single hairline crack.

Safelite couldn't fix because the crack spread and the stuff they injected into the chip came loose. Don't recommend them.

I've heard it requires drilling both ends of the crack and then sealing it to prevent it from spreading.

I will travel near NJ, NYC area if needed.

I recommend finding a great place for a replacement rather that trying to fix something that will never be near perfect within your field of vision.

ipilcher · 06-28-2018, 05:49 PM

I'd be shocked if a 4 inch crack could be repaired.

wdeerfield · 06-28-2018, 08:11 PM

This sounds like a good reason to have glass coverage and just get a new windshield.

Also, pough is not "upstate"

errolz · 06-28-2018, 11:36 PM

I had a crack about 3 inches or so and my glass source told me he couldn't fix it and it would be better to replace as once cracks start to spread they'll keep going, replacement was about $250 for aftermarket glass, $300 for the original German glass.

ukr · 06-29-2018, 12:34 PM

This is how it's done

Looking for professionals that can do this.

John in VA · 07-01-2018, 05:43 PM

Perhaps you can contact GlasWeld & they can recommend someone in your area.
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classyfast · 07-02-2018, 11:12 AM

Only way I would ever attempt to use some glass repair like that would be if the car was leased, if it's yours replace the windshield bro. F30 windshields are fucking garbage and chip easy as hell anyway....chances are they would damage it more during a repair.

Have to pay to play

ukr · 07-05-2018, 08:03 AM

Anybody had non OEM windshield replacement?

Dealer wanted around $2k for OEM and Safelite $400 for generic

tyson20 · 07-22-2022, 07:34 AM

I’m doing safelite next week for around $500. I’ll let you know my experience.

Solidjake · 07-30-2022, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ukr

Anybody had non OEM windshield replacement?

Dealer wanted around $2k for OEM and Safelite $400 for generic

I have Fuyao and it's good.

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errolz New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (0)	I had a crack about 3 inches or so and my glass source told me he couldn't fix it and it would be better to replace as once cracks start to spread they'll keep going, replacement was about $250 for aftermarket glass, $300 for the original German glass.
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ukr Private First Class 74 Rep 109 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	This is how it's done Looking for professionals that can do this. Last edited by ukr; 06-29-2018 at 01:29 PM..
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