windshield repair

kronzprinz · 12-15-2008, 10:33 AM

hi guys, my GF got hit by something on the highway and now there's a chip smaller than a quarter inch in the bottom left hand side (if you're sitting inside). what's a new windshield run on an E90? should i take to stealership or body shop? will they put an OEM windshield or some aftermarket crap?

thanks!

galahad05 · 12-15-2008, 10:41 AM

Easily over $500.00.

Consider just getting it repaired with resin.

clickclickboom · 12-15-2008, 12:14 PM

Turn it over to your comprehensive insurance.

StephenNg · 12-15-2008, 12:18 PM

Get it repair and it won't cost you over $50.

ncoig · 12-15-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

Easily over $500.00.

-N

galahad05 · 12-15-2008, 04:33 PM

You got lucky. I've seen everything from $500 (rare) to $800. These are all dealer prices BTW. I'm not sure what you get and what you pay for a full windshield at places like safelite.

ncoig · 12-15-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

You got lucky. I've seen everything from $500 (rare) to $800. These are all dealer prices BTW. I'm not sure what you get and what you pay for a full windshield at places like safelite.

That was OEM.

-N

galahad05 · 12-15-2008, 04:48 PM

Ah, but then why have I seen -- on these very forums -- BMW dealership prices around $800? Extra labor?

galahad05 · 12-15-2008, 04:54 PM

Okay, I just did a search.

Looks like many (most?) dealerships charge around $500, but in California the dealerships like charging $800-$1100...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...dshield+repair

ncoig · 12-15-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

Ah, but then why have I seen -- on these very forums -- BMW dealership prices around $800? Extra labor?

Could be - quite likely the labor wasn't included, but I can't imagine was more than $50-75.

-N

mmm def · 12-15-2008, 05:00 PM

Around $600.

abcommercial · 12-15-2008, 08:05 PM

My E90 picked up a rock chip that turned into a 5" crack two days after I got the car a few weeks ago. The center was too close to the edge to repair the usual way (couldn't get suction cup on it). The guy put in crack filler and so far it hasn't spread.

But I got a quote just in case. Safelite (Houston) quoted me $399 for aftermarket glass or just under $500 for OEM glass. They say there is no difference between OEM and aftermarket, but I wonder.

kronzprinz · 12-15-2008, 11:18 PM

Thx guys, appreciate the input.

Ascension · 12-15-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kronzprinz

hi guys, my GF got hit by something on the highway and now there's a chip smaller than a quarter inch in the bottom left hand side (if you're sitting inside). what's a new windshield run on an E90? should i take to stealership or body shop? will they put an OEM windshield or some aftermarket crap?

thanks!

I had my wifes and my cars windshields replaced at East Bay Bmw. The cost was $1k-$500 (for each car)deductible.

CyberGypsy · 12-15-2008, 11:40 PM

Free here in Fla and with allstate all windows are covered

Sh0cker · 12-16-2008, 07:16 AM

If you're thinking about replacing anyway you might as well try the repair kit first...it forces resin into the crack which stops it from spreading and makes it far less noticable.

I've used it a few times on two cars and the cracks became totally invisible. Chips it does a real good job as well.

Hoothout · 12-16-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ncoig

-N

hazardous waste removal? what the hell? for what?

ncoig · 12-17-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PaCman328

hazardous waste removal? what the hell? for what?

This was a quote for a repair that included some paint work.

-N

TizSuperrQ · 12-18-2008, 01:36 PM

I believe there was a thread on aftermarket windsheild disrupting the auto sensing wipers?

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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Easily over $500.00. Consider just getting it repaired with resin. __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	You got lucky. I've seen everything from $500 (rare) to $800. These are all dealer prices BTW. I'm not sure what you get and what you pay for a full windshield at places like safelite. __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Ah, but then why have I seen -- on these very forums -- BMW dealership prices around $800? Extra labor? __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Okay, I just did a search. Looks like many (most?) dealerships charge around $500, but in California the dealerships like charging $800-$1100... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...dshield+repair __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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abcommercial Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 237 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	My E90 picked up a rock chip that turned into a 5" crack two days after I got the car a few weeks ago. The center was too close to the edge to repair the usual way (couldn't get suction cup on it). The guy put in crack filler and so far it hasn't spread. But I got a quote just in case. Safelite (Houston) quoted me $399 for aftermarket glass or just under $500 for OEM glass. They say there is no difference between OEM and aftermarket, but I wonder.
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kronzprinz Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: EASTCOAST iTrader: (0)	Thx guys, appreciate the input.
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Sh0cker n00b 5 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	If you're thinking about replacing anyway you might as well try the repair kit first...it forces resin into the crack which stops it from spreading and makes it far less noticable. I've used it a few times on two cars and the cracks became totally invisible. Chips it does a real good job as well. __________________ His: 08 E92 335i (sold), 99 Corolla beater car Hers: 09 Tiguan Previous: 09 e93 328i, 04 WRX, 07 S40, 03 E46 330xi, 04 F4i, 04 EX250
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TizSuperrQ Sophisticated hobo 48 Rep 423 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (3)	I believe there was a thread on aftermarket windsheild disrupting the auto sensing wipers? __________________ "The Love of Driving Comes with a Price" - Vince
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