Rock cracked windshield all the wa to edge

FlightSoftware · 03-11-2016, 05:45 PM

Just got hit by a rock. It hit just under the windshield wiper and has radiated to the bottom edge of the windshield, and up far enough to be "longer than a dollar bill".

My insurance company is listing several auto glass repair places for a complete windshield replacement. My question is, wouldn't it be better to have the dealer do it? I have a hud, if that makes any difference. Also, if a specialized repair place is recommended, any suggestions?

2016SS · 03-11-2016, 05:55 PM

I don't know if the dealer would install it themselves. They would likely have a auto glass place do it for them or recommend who they use.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 03-11-2016, 05:56 PM

Your dealer has a collision center? If not find who do their collision work.

DenverTaco07 · 03-11-2016, 05:58 PM

never had HUD before, but last year i took my pilot into honda dealer and the glass i got was safelite. if insurance is paying for it then i would take to dealer and ask for gm glass.

TSloper · 03-11-2016, 08:28 PM

The dealer is going to just sub contract the work out. I would get on google and look at reviews for local windshield shops. I took the time last fall and found a top notch shop based on reviews.

Given the Camaro is so new I doubt there will be anything but GM glass available.

GroundhogSS · 03-11-2016, 10:47 PM

I believe the HUD requires a special windshield to work. Be sure they provide that to you.

Tr6 · 03-11-2016, 11:01 PM

Sorry to hear that :(

Having the HUD only changes the windshield itself. It's a much more expensive one, labor and all is the same as a regular windshield.

Since insurance will pay for it, take it to a top notch collision repair shop in your area. I am sure there are at least a couple of them.

suzook · 03-12-2016, 05:41 AM

You might have an issue getting a windshield. They are hard to come by. My buddy is waiting 2/weeks now. Good luck. BTW, let a glass specialist do it.

Bluecyclone · 03-12-2016, 05:54 AM

As stated above, the 16's are so new aftermarket may not be available. You can try Optic Armor performance glass co. You might be a "Test Mule" for their company?
The above advice is provided by: Custom Car Concepts Owner Alan Hunter

Driski · 03-12-2016, 06:02 AM

This may seem unrelated but... How did this happen? Was it highway driving or back roads? Were you following closely to a truck? Do you think it is the time of year and there is still a lot of crap on the roads? I have been back and forth on using some type of paint protection for the hood etc.. Please help!

FlightSoftware · 03-12-2016, 09:25 AM

Thanks, everyone. I was afraid of the window being hard to find... there appear to be very few spare parts of any type.

I hadn't thought of collision centers. I'll definitely call around and see what's local. Makes sense the dealer would just sub it out to a glass specialist, but I've never had this happen before.

Ironically, I was not following too closely. I chose not to put xpel on the front, and have just been leaving a lot of space between me and any vehicles in front. I noticed a lot more "sandblast" effect if you leave the normal separation (1-2 car lengths). You can hear it, even.

I'm pretty sure a moron in a beat up 5th gen did it. Yup... one of our own, so to speak. Busy traffic, he was weaving in and out. Got in front of me, and then floored it. At highway speeds, I -heard- him do it, and then saw the rock come flying back. No way to avoid. Gave up all of its energy on impact then rested under the wiper until it slid off.

In addition to being concerned about what this will do to the structural integrity of the car and future issues with leaks and such, I'm trying to find a place that'll be careful of the paint when they do the replacement. Watching videos on youtube of windshields being swapped make me NOT want the guys that'll come to you to do it.

FlightSoftware · 03-12-2016, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluecyclone

As stated above, the 16's are so new aftermarket may not be available. You can try Optic Armor performance glass co. You might be a "Test Mule" for their company?
The above advice is provided by: Custom Car Concepts Owner Alan Hunter

Interesting. I'll google. I like the name.

Any idea if this would be a stronger replacement than factory part?

suzook · 03-12-2016, 09:27 AM

Structural integrity???? Lol. Your fine.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 03-12-2016, 09:38 AM

When you get it replaced install clear plex on the windshield. It is a clear bra for the windshield.

03-11-2016, 05:45 PM	#1
FlightSoftware Drives: '95 Corvette, '06 Mustang, 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 428	Rock cracked windshield all the wa to edge Just got hit by a rock. It hit just under the windshield wiper and has radiated to the bottom edge of the windshield, and up far enough to be "longer than a dollar bill". My insurance company is listing several auto glass repair places for a complete windshield replacement. My question is, wouldn't it be better to have the dealer do it? I have a hud, if that makes any difference. Also, if a specialized repair place is recommended, any suggestions? __________________ Mosaic Black 2LT/RS, V6, manual, dual mode exhaust, heavy duty brakes, adrenaline red, lighting and convenience package, black bow ties

03-11-2016, 05:55 PM	#2
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	I don't know if the dealer would install it themselves. They would likely have a auto glass place do it for them or recommend who they use. __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

03-11-2016, 05:58 PM	#4
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	never had HUD before, but last year i took my pilot into honda dealer and the glass i got was safelite. if insurance is paying for it then i would take to dealer and ask for gm glass. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

03-11-2016, 10:47 PM	#6
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	I believe the HUD requires a special windshield to work. Be sure they provide that to you. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

03-11-2016, 11:01 PM	#7
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	Sorry to hear that :( Having the HUD only changes the windshield itself. It's a much more expensive one, labor and all is the same as a regular windshield. Since insurance will pay for it, take it to a top notch collision repair shop in your area. I am sure there are at least a couple of them. __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

03-11-2016, 05:56 PM	#3
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	Your dealer has a collision center? If not find who do their collision work.

03-11-2016, 08:28 PM	#5
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779	The dealer is going to just sub contract the work out. I would get on google and look at reviews for local windshield shops. I took the time last fall and found a top notch shop based on reviews. Given the Camaro is so new I doubt there will be anything but GM glass available.

03-12-2016, 05:41 AM	#8
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	You might have an issue getting a windshield. They are hard to come by. My buddy is waiting 2/weeks now. Good luck. BTW, let a glass specialist do it. __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

03-12-2016, 05:54 AM	#9
Bluecyclone Drives: 2014 Cyclone mustang Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Port Lavaca,Tx. Posts: 355 View My Garage	As stated above, the 16's are so new aftermarket may not be available. You can try Optic Armor performance glass co. You might be a "Test Mule" for their company? The above advice is provided by: Custom Car Concepts Owner Alan Hunter __________________ 2014 Cyclone/Select Shift/"/Sold 2016 ruby red GT w/3.55:1/resonator delete X- pipe/UPR catch can/Airaid "tube"W/AEM/J&M/BigWorm/BMR /SVE /ZL1addons/Redline/Steeda/BG fluids/ Last edited by Bluecyclone; 03-12-2016 at 06:00 AM. Reason: Spelling

03-12-2016, 06:02 AM	#10
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	This may seem unrelated but... How did this happen? Was it highway driving or back roads? Were you following closely to a truck? Do you think it is the time of year and there is still a lot of crap on the roads? I have been back and forth on using some type of paint protection for the hood etc.. Please help! __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

03-12-2016, 09:25 AM	#11
FlightSoftware Drives: '95 Corvette, '06 Mustang, 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 428	Thanks, everyone. I was afraid of the window being hard to find... there appear to be very few spare parts of any type. I hadn't thought of collision centers. I'll definitely call around and see what's local. Makes sense the dealer would just sub it out to a glass specialist, but I've never had this happen before. Ironically, I was not following too closely. I chose not to put xpel on the front, and have just been leaving a lot of space between me and any vehicles in front. I noticed a lot more "sandblast" effect if you leave the normal separation (1-2 car lengths). You can hear it, even. I'm pretty sure a moron in a beat up 5th gen did it. Yup... one of our own, so to speak. Busy traffic, he was weaving in and out. Got in front of me, and then floored it. At highway speeds, I -heard- him do it, and then saw the rock come flying back. No way to avoid. Gave up all of its energy on impact then rested under the wiper until it slid off. In addition to being concerned about what this will do to the structural integrity of the car and future issues with leaks and such, I'm trying to find a place that'll be careful of the paint when they do the replacement. Watching videos on youtube of windshields being swapped make me NOT want the guys that'll come to you to do it. __________________ Mosaic Black 2LT/RS, V6, manual, dual mode exhaust, heavy duty brakes, adrenaline red, lighting and convenience package, black bow ties

03-12-2016, 09:27 AM	#13
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	Structural integrity???? Lol. Your fine. __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

03-12-2016, 09:38 AM	#14
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	When you get it replaced install clear plex on the windshield. It is a clear bra for the windshield.

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