Windshield questions (1 Viewer)

[harrislc100]

Went down the rabbit hole last night of rust under the windshield issues. Sure enough, I can spot some rust in between the trim pieces and the a-piller. I read that it’s a good idea to go ahead and pull the windshield as preventative maintenance just in case there is surface rust in there. My question is, would insurance help cover the cost of an incorrectly installed windshield, (I believe it was incorrectly installed as there are screws in the molding) as well as any body shop work that has to be done if the rust is bad enough?

Thanks

 

[excessive]

i highly doubt it, but it would depend on the insurance company? give them a call to find out

 

[LXfromTX]

I would love to hear your insurance response and who your carrier is. Especially if they approve it...

 

[harrislc100]

I would love to hear your insurance response and who your carrier is. Especially if they approve it...

I did call and once I got forwarded to safe light (my insurance uses this company I guess), the guy told me they are really picky about this stuff. Mainly because it’s an old vehicle and can be considered “normal wear and tear”. From what I understand, I’d need to have broken glass and/or a leak to justify getting insurance to pay for the windshield, then going from there with the additional damage (rust). I need to call a local shop and ask them to see if they have any experience with this issue and insurance companies.

 

[LXfromTX]

Interesting. So if your windshield is leaking, you have a chance at some assistance. That's good information for Mud'ers to work with I think...

 

[harrislc100]

Interesting. So if your windshield is leaking, you have a chance at some assistance. That's good information for Mud'ers to work with I think...

Yeah sounds like you need a good excuse to get it pulled. I did have a leak last year and they were able to re seal part of it without pulling the windshield. Wish I had been aware of the rust problem with these things then!

 

[Zuberg]

Find a local construction site and tail a couple dump trucks. (Advice jokingly given to me by a local glass shop when they said insurance wouldn't cover pitted windshield, needed to be cracked etc).

 

[Coin]

Just make sure you use ALL oem trim pieces. I had a guy do an otherwise great windshield replacement, but used an overmolding at the top. I now have some windnoise at highway speeds that wasn’t there before.

 

[harrislc100]

Just make sure you use ALL oem trim pieces. I had a guy do an otherwise great windshield replacement, but used an overmolding at the top. I now have some windnoise at highway speeds that wasn’t there before.

Mine is incredibly noisy at highway speeds. Gotten used to it at this point but I’d love for it to be done right.

 

[2000UZJ]

Do you know if the replacement windshield was done under a claim? If it was, you may have a little more leverage since it wasn't done properly, or to OE Specs.

 

[harrislc100]

Do you know if the replacement windshield was done under a claim? If it was, you may have a little more leverage since it wasn't done properly, or to OE Specs.

Negative. It was done before I purchased the vehicle unfortunately.

 

[Coin]

Do you know if the replacement windshield was done under a claim? If it was, you may have a little more leverage since it wasn't done properly, or to OE Specs.

No, I don't have coverage for windshields.

 

[ROAM]

Did mine last week.

Had a few minor chips in the glass when I bought it 5+ years ago. After half a decade, they finally grew enough that the truck wouldn't pass inspection.

All the standard glass companies say they can do it, know the process, use the correct parts but when pressed they ultimately will just glue and screw it down. Which is incorrect and will lead to water/rust issues sooner than later.

I contacted the Lexus dealership and got the info for their installer. Couldn't have been a better process. They actually asked me if I was aware of the correct method of install, using the rivets, trim, ECT.

I have a zero deductible however, they glass company had to go back to the insurance co for the green light on the trim pieces as they come separate from the glass. Total cost...trim, glass, rivets, install...$465...fully covered by insurance. Dropped off at 10am. Ready about 4pm that day.

The glass co even ordered both the green and bronze tinted glass so when the truck arrived they had both options available.

Knowing what a nightmare the process can be, really couldn't have been happier with the experience and now have the piece of mind that the install was done right.

 

[Coin]

I have also noticed that non-Lexus glass allows much more heat into the cabin. The glass folks will tell you it is exactly the same, but it's not.
I'm thinking a clear ceramic tint on the windshield is in my future.