I tell you what: I called several windshield companies yesterday and today. I spoke to many humans in the glass business and the common them from all of them was that they try to steer their customers away from Chinese glass. It's getting harder and harder to do for them. Two different glass places said they abhor FYG glass, otherwise known as Fuyao. I've heard good things about Fuyao and almost pulled the trigger until I spoke to these people. One guy said, "yeah Fuyao has good reviews because Safelite has a contract with them so they get the good reviews in numbers." It's quantity over quality. Sound familiar?
Anyway, take this for what it's worth. All glass shops, without deviation, suggested the rank order for quality is OEM, Pilkington, PGW, then everything else. I was referred to get Trival glass by more than one shop because they said the quality is solid. It is Chinese. Anyone who knows me knows it kills me a little to support the Chinese economy but few choices force my hand.
EDIT 2/15: Anyway, I will give this Trival glass a chance. Like Fuyao, it's inexpensive. Contrary to the cheap price of the windshield, I hope the quality is there. After more research, I canceled my order and returned to the drawing board. I am leaning toward the Fuyao based on online reviews on other forums. I am reviewing the NSX, BMW, Bob is the Oil guy, and random forums to see the general consensus on windshield glass quality. I think this is a zero-sum game at this point.
