Need to Replace the Windshield on the 100

[Von Hayek]

What is the consensus on aftermarket vs. factory? It appears that the aftermarket windshield on the 100 started cracking at the bottom without and impact. @iptman, I know that you ordered a factory windshield for your 80. Which way should I go with this? Can I do this myself?

 

[iptman]

Pretty much all aftermarket glass comes from China now, that's why I went with OEM (Asahi Glass Co made in Japan). Is the 100 series windshield sealed similarly to the 80 with a gasket and sealer used on both the body and glass channel?

 

[Stumpalama]

What is the consensus on aftermarket vs. factory? It appears that the aftermarket windshield on the 100 started cracking at the bottom without and impact. @iptman, I know that you ordered a factory windshield for your 80. Which way should I go with this? Can I do this myself?

If it's covered by your car insurance, you can choose OEM glass...

 

[Von Hayek]

Pretty much all aftermarket glass comes from China now, that's why I went with OEM (Asahi Glass Co made in Japan). Is the 100 series windshield sealed similarly to the 80 with a gasket and sealer used on both the body and glass channel?

I have no idea--I'll check the manual. Why do you ask?

 

[iptman]

Mostly b/c if it's similar you're going to want to find a glass shop who is willing and able to do it right. Most glass shops these days do the urethane sealer bead then lay the glass down bit.

 

[JohnVee]

I paid just over $400 for a new windshield on my 2000 LX last month at Safelite (in NC). They offered me my choice of green or bronze but I'm sure it was Chinese; I'll have to look for the receipt for details. It's not the same type as the 80.

Edit: “Type as the 80” meaning install method - 80 uses a full perimeter gasket that contains the glass and inserts it into the opening. 100 mounts differently.

 

[Von Hayek]

The factory went from bronze to green in 2004. If you're happy with Safelite, there is one in Annapolis I can use.

 

[JohnVee]

Safelite in Charlotte has always done well by me (about 9 vehicles now). Biggest thing for me is the fact that they are everywhere. That said, I still intend to take my green 80 to the guy the @iptman used.

Also, you can schedule Safelite to come to you, and the entire process and updates can be done online and via text. Bonus - they scheduled and paid for my Uber home when I dropped off the truck.

 

[Tikicruiser]

Just be careful if Stump helps you install it. He has slippery fingers when it comes to Auto Glass when we did my Jeep. It was actually a blessing in disguise, because we were probably gonna do it wrong as do it yourselfers. We found a new windshield and a glass place on a Sunday that knocked it out. We realized two things watching the guy. First we should have gone to him first and drank beer sitting in a lawn chair watching him work. Second we had the wrong approach, the wrong sealant and he made it look easy and didn’t cost much.

 

[Von Hayek]

Just be careful if Stump helps you install it. He has slippery fingers when it comes to Auto Glass when we did my Jeep. It was actually a blessing in disguise, because we were probably gonna do it wrong as do it yourselfers. We found a new windshield and a glass place on a Sunday that knocked it out. We realized two things watching the guy. First we should have gone to him first and drank beer sitting in a lawn chair watching him work. Second we had the wrong approach, the wrong sealant and he made it look easy and didn’t cost much.

Yeah, I just don't want to some ignoramus botching it. Seems like it is a job that is easy to get wrong.

 

[fjman]

I believe many shops try to use screws on the sides where it should be rivets.. Mine strangely does not have either!

 

[Von Hayek]

I believe many shops try to use screws on the sides where it should be rivets.. Mine strangely does not have either!

Actually, I think that @TRDdrew was telling me about a similar experience with his 100.

 

[VAdrake]

Hey @Von Hayek if you haven’t already replaced your windshield, I have had good experience with Wizards & Waterfowl Auto Glass Services. They come to you and I’ve used them twice, asked the owner a lot of questions and he seemed very knowledgeable.

 

[BROKEROB1]

For my 100 windshield replacement, I called my local Toyota/Lexus dealer and asked them who they referred their glass work to...

 

[Von Hayek]

Hey @Von Hayek if you haven’t already replaced your windshield, I have had good experience with Wizards & Waterfowl Auto Glass Services. They come to you and I’ve used them twice, asked the owner a lot of questions and he seemed very knowledgeable.

I might have to use them just out of respect for their business name.

 

[Von Hayek]

I see that they offer long crack repair. The 100 has a crack that is about 8 inches long. I have never had this done--thoughts?

 

[TRDdrew]

@Von Hayek i had a horrible experience but do your research on a glass company, i wouldnt have a crack repaired you are only doing a temporary fix, i ended up fixing the screw up from the glass shop and ended up having our in house glass guy do it the second time around