Thank You!!!

I was losing hope. People are losing sight on what I am asking and getting worked up on the insurance part of the equation. I have done my due diligence and know where I stand as far as insurance goes. I have no issue paying for the windshield, I just want to have an idea of what to expect, specifically related to the brand of the windshield and its similarity to OEM.

 

I'll just comment that I looked at a few different Infiniti parts websites and was surprised to see 4 completely different part numbers for a 2013 G37 coupe windshield. Almost makes you wonder if quality issues were observed and something changed. All have the same price.

72700-JL00E
G2700-JL00E
72700-JU50E
72700-JU50C

Example:
2013 G37 Coupe: OEM Body (Front, Roof, & Floor) (FRONT WINDSHIELD) Replacement Parts

 

Ryne,
There isn't anything really wrong with an OEM windshield being worse than any other manufacturer out there. The OEM glass does require a minimum standard for strength and optical clarity throughout the windshield. Remember that it also serves as a structural reinforcement to the cars roof and A-pillar as well. As far as it not holding up to a rock, part of that is all car manufacturers are reducing weight on the cars and they are making glass thinner and softer than in the past as part of this weight savings. That's one reason why they tend to crack or get spider cracks when hit by a rock. You should remember that a small rock hitting your windshield at 60-70 mph on a freeway is a hell of a lot of force for any windshield to have to hold up and not crack or get wiped out with large cracks. I know it's a pain but when I got my new 2012 G coupe, I had to replace two windshields within the first 3 months of ownership. Safelite replace both of them and the last one is just as good as the original with no leaks. That wasn't the cars fault but rather the area where I live has a ton of construction trucks using the freeways every day and they are always loosing gravel and such while doing so. In some areas it's just the new facts of life. Also if the windshield can last through the winter, then wait until the spring so you won't have any salt, or road debris damage from any foul weather. Just a thought. Good luck.

Al

 

Right, I understand all of that. The purpose of this thread was to find out what brands of windshields Safelite uses. It seems as though you have had 2 from them, do you know what brands they were?

Thanks

 

Sorry, I missed where it says this forum exists strictly to answer your questions...

 

My preference is to always try and get the OEM mfg of your vehicle's windshield; PGW and Pilkington tends to cover a lot of vehicles, so it's usually OK to go with them. I have State Farm with a deductible for windshield replacement at $100. State Farm limits what they will reimburse for; it depends on the retail price of the replacement glass and whether that is more expensive or less than the OEM mfg. I had a Mercedes windshield replaced recently that turned out that the OEM mfg brand was cheaper than a regular replacement. Good luck!

 

Your insurance company should be able to answer that question.