Windshields soft?

19Nasty1le · 05-17-2020, 09:29 AM

I’m not sure if it’s because they’re super thin or maybe just a softer glass but I had some what seemed like light road debris come up at me yesterday and it barely even made a sound but then I noticed 2 little chips (not deep be enough to make the white marks) hopefully they can be filled to make them less visible as they’re right in my line of vision.

(pics aren’t the best sorry hard to get them to focus in)

breakskeet · 05-17-2020, 09:39 AM

I have broken 2 windshields in 6600 miles. 5000 of these miles are on the track though.

mikeman · 05-17-2020, 09:41 AM

They won't be able to fill them. Unless there's a crack or it's really deep, surface nicks like that you just have to live with. That's what I was told by several glass shops when I got a small surface nick in mine. It sucks.

LT4Greg · 05-17-2020, 11:10 AM

From what I have been told and read is that our Camaro windshields are thin to save on weight and will be damaged by everyday driving. The 2016 SS I had for 3 years windshield was pitted and hard to see out of at times and was repaired before SafeLite from a rock chip that happened while driving on the Interstate a year later after buying the SS.

17rsvert · 05-17-2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

From what I have been told and read is that our Camaro windshields are thin to save on weight and will be damaged by everyday driving. The 2016 SS I had for 3 years windshield was pitted and hard to see out of at times and was repaired before SafeLite from a rock chip that happened while driving on the Interstate a year later after buying the SS.

What difference would the thickness of the glass make as far as chipping or pitting? I could see how thinner glass might be more prone to through cracks, but surface chips?

PROMETHEUS · 05-17-2020, 11:17 AM

I don't know if there are soft, but I know they are a pain in the axx to try and keep clean. I thought the C7 corvette was bad, until I bought my ZL1.

LT4Greg · 05-17-2020, 11:48 AM

I’m just going by what I was told and read. I’m not trying to be an expert by no means!

curtis_metcalf · 05-17-2020, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by breakskeet

I have broken 2 windshields in 6600 miles. 5000 of these miles are on the track though.

How much was the windshield when you replaced it? Also, did you replace it with an OEM windshield?

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-17-2020, 04:41 PM

nick and chip easily...get clear protection when new with tear offs. Mine looks like holy hell after a few thousand track miles.

breakskeet · 05-17-2020, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by curtis_metcalf

How much was the windshield when you replaced it? Also, did you replace it with an OEM windshield?

Cost me $0 here in Florida. There is no deductible for front windshield replacement. Would of cost about $970 if I remember correctly.

Both windshields have been OEM.

Allez · 05-17-2020, 07:44 PM

I've had multiple chips in my windshield - probably 5-6. I try to be careful, don't drive behind trucks, etc. In 40 years of driving I've only had 3-4 chips in other cars total.

Og Neon · 05-17-2020, 07:45 PM

I am pretty sure it is just the rear window is thinner and the front is normal thickness for safety reasons.

pauly1119 · 05-17-2020, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by breakskeet

I have broken 2 windshields in 6600 miles. 5000 of these miles are on the track though.

Ha me too in 3k miles

~Jb · 05-17-2020, 10:00 PM

Didn't GM mention the ZLE had thinner glass?

05-17-2020, 09:29 AM	#1
19Nasty1le Craig Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Peterborough, ON Canada Posts: 443	Windshields soft? I’m not sure if it’s because they’re super thin or maybe just a softer glass but I had some what seemed like light road debris come up at me yesterday and it barely even made a sound but then I noticed 2 little chips (not deep be enough to make the white marks) hopefully they can be filled to make them less visible as they’re right in my line of vision. (pics aren’t the best sorry hard to get them to focus in) Attached Images __________________

05-17-2020, 11:10 AM	#4
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	From what I have been told and read is that our Camaro windshields are thin to save on weight and will be damaged by everyday driving. The 2016 SS I had for 3 years windshield was pitted and hard to see out of at times and was repaired before SafeLite from a rock chip that happened while driving on the Interstate a year later after buying the SS. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-17-2020, 11:48 AM	#7
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	I’m just going by what I was told and read. I’m not trying to be an expert by no means! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-17-2020, 04:41 PM	#9
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	nick and chip easily...get clear protection when new with tear offs. Mine looks like holy hell after a few thousand track miles. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-17-2020, 07:45 PM	#12
Og Neon Lover of Speed Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix Posts: 274	I am pretty sure it is just the rear window is thinner and the front is normal thickness for safety reasons. __________________ Killer Whale Racing 2021 One Lap of America Track Videos 2019 One Lap of America Track Videos 2017 One Lap of America Track Videos 2022 Ram TRX 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE 2020 Range Rover Sport SVR (Sold) 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT (Sold) 2014 Camaro Z/28 (Sold)

05-17-2020, 09:39 AM	#2
breakskeet Kevin Drives: 2018 Callaway Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rattlesnake, FL Posts: 321	I have broken 2 windshields in 6600 miles. 5000 of these miles are on the track though.

05-17-2020, 09:41 AM	#3
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	They won't be able to fill them. Unless there's a crack or it's really deep, surface nicks like that you just have to live with. That's what I was told by several glass shops when I got a small surface nick in mine. It sucks.

05-17-2020, 11:17 AM	#6
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	I don't know if there are soft, but I know they are a pain in the axx to try and keep clean. I thought the C7 corvette was bad, until I bought my ZL1.

05-17-2020, 07:44 PM	#11
Allez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 810	I've had multiple chips in my windshield - probably 5-6. I try to be careful, don't drive behind trucks, etc. In 40 years of driving I've only had 3-4 chips in other cars total.

05-17-2020, 10:00 PM	#14
~Jb Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Des Moines Posts: 227	Didn't GM mention the ZLE had thinner glass? __________________ *2018 ZL1 1LE* (CARBON/PDR/NAV)**

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