Fix or replace windshield?

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Old May 19, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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Default Fix or replace windshield?

F%^&ing SUV threw rock at Windshield on I4 tonight. Looks to have cracked both sides of laminate.
Do I fix or replace it?
Either way where is best place in Orlando?
Insurance will pay.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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Replace it, I can't recommend Harmon Glass & PPG windshields.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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Why not?
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Old May 19, 2003 | 03:56 PM
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Default The replaced mine. I am not happy with quality of work they did.

Also the PPG glass has a big DOT stamp in the center of the windshield... lame.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Default Yeah, they stuck your windshield on the wrong side of the seals the first time.

Doh! An no free box of steaks for you!
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Old May 19, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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Default Try and fix to start......

Because I have had 2 windshields replaced in FL, and both times I have not been happy with the sealing of the new glass. Have them fix it...if it looks bad, then replace.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Default If it's cracked through the laminate thats a pretty hard hit. It's going to grow.

Mine ended up almost tripling in size.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Default have it replaced... got mine done two days after I got hit and they did it in 45 min while I slept..

just had to get up to unlock the door then back to bed..looks like new and they did an excellent job, also I recommend OEM glass FWIW... :-)
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