Windshield replacement (should I get OEM glass?, how to determine a good shop)

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says...

>My experience with non-OEM glass is that it is as tough (or breakable)
>as OEM glass. There can be differences in quality however. I have
>seen non-OEM glass with a not well formed outer surface. As a
>consequence the windshield wiper misses one or more low spots in the
>glass. If it were me I would insist on OEM glass from the dealer.

Another difference I noticed when I got a windshield replaced was that the
OEM glass was thicker than the new windshield that was put in. Not sure if
that makes any difference.
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Alex

Doesn't your insurance cover windshield replacement? In Mass it does.
MLD
> wrote in message
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> I just got a rock chip in my winshield, directly in my line of sight on
> my 97 Honda Accord. According to California law, I can't patch it, I
> must replace the winshield.
> I got a quote from a local glass shop chain.
> The cost is only $180 including labor.
> This seems way too inexpensive (although perhaps prices have dropped in
> recent years.)
> I am almost sure the the replacement is not OEM.
> Is it important to use OEM replacements? Not only for safety reasons
> but for quality reasons as well.
> Also, the shop told me I can drive away in about 1/2 hour. This seems
> fishy to me as I would believe that the adhesives need to cure
> properly. I would appreciate any advice.
> Thanks
>

"Alex Rodriguez" > wrote in message
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> In article . com>,
> says...
>
>>My experience with non-OEM glass is that it is as tough (or breakable)
>>as OEM glass. There can be differences in quality however. I have
>>seen non-OEM glass with a not well formed outer surface. As a
>>consequence the windshield wiper misses one or more low spots in the
>>glass. If it were me I would insist on OEM glass from the dealer.
>
> Another difference I noticed when I got a windshield replaced was that the
> OEM glass was thicker than the new windshield that was put in. Not sure
> if
> that makes any difference.
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> Alex
>
>First thing honda do not make glass they buy them just like any other
>company and OEM and non OEM are often actually made by the same company.
>the ONLY difference may be a honda logo printed on the glass so do not
>waste your money paying honda's mark up on the same glass. Second thing yes
>modern adhesives are very high 'grab' and surface cure in less than 30 min
>so you can drive the car after this short a time but the adhesive does not
>fully cure for 3/4 days so do not slam doors hard etc for about a week as
>the glass may move slightly.