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ElVee 11-12-2013 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by darli328 (Post 2564856)
It started as a rock chip, now it's a crack about 8 inches long that goes all the way to the edge.

Here's the part number Nissan gave me based off my vin
G2700-1ea1a
I'm assuming that's the oem one I need.

You already know this, but yup, that's cause to get it replaced. :)

DIGItonium 11-12-2013 12:31 PM

Non-OEM replaced after hail damage got chipped the first week of getting the car back. :mad:

Bking 11-12-2013 03:14 PM

OEM Nissan glass aren't made by Nissan anyway. They just put a Nissan logo on it. I replaced mine with an aftermarket glass. I see absolutely no difference between the two. In fact, my wipers work better on my aftermarket glass, strange.

RonRizz 11-12-2013 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek (Post 2565467)

Aftermarket glass - cheap glass that doesn't go through the same tests or follow the same regulatons. You can see waviness in the glass due to its quality. Also it is more likely to pit and crater at a faster rate.

Whaaa...... I've had aftermarket glass installed in more than one car and didn't notice any "waviness" in any of those.. This may be a particular manufacturers issue, but certainly not all of them. I think the more likely to pit issue is also subjective......If your glass is getting "cratered" you need to take a different route to where your going on a regular basis.
I should have worded things differently.

My original query should have been stated this way.. "are there factors that are common with ALL aftermarket glass that would cause me to avoid putting it in any of my vehicles"

speedfreek 11-13-2013 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz (Post 2566470)
My original query should have been stated this way.. "are there factors that are common with ALL aftermarket glass that would cause me to avoid putting it in any of my vehicles"

I was just giving the general definitions of each. Certianly the quality of one company to another will likely differ. For assurance it is best to stick with OE or OEE. True aftermarket glass that is not rated as OEE is a very gray area.

kidkotic2001 11-13-2013 10:07 AM

In my previous Z I had Safelight do my windshield and they broke one of the a pillars I was pretty mad. But they covered it and had it installed in no time.

jaedub 11-14-2013 01:48 AM

I replaced my factory windshield to a no name aftermarket brand couple years back for only $230 in my driveway. There is not a single difference as far as I can tell. The quality of the aftermarket windshield seems identical and it's 100% flawless.

I honestly think there is no difference between OEM and aftermarket when it comes to glass.

Ghostvette 11-14-2013 09:46 AM

Safelite has put windshields and other replacement glass in almost all the vehicles I've owned, from ancient Hondas (broken driver's side fixed glass) to sand blasted windshields on Camaros. Never had an issue, never saw a difference in quality. Just my :twocents:

darli328 11-20-2013 09:50 PM

I was supposed to pick up my car today but needless to say that didn't go well. Long story short when I picked it up there was glue/adhesive coming out the seams (drivers and passengers side), the gaskets/trim pieces didn't line up like they used to, and they chipped the paint on the lower A-Pillars (both sides near the bottom close to the hood). Obviously I'm pretty upset about the whole thing and they are going to call me tomorrow about it. My question is when it eventually gets fixed what should I look for? I have a feeling it's going to be a crappy fix job either way now. Not really sure what I should do. I'm also not sure what they are going to say about the chipped paint. I'm assuming getting them repainted is the best option. Open to any suggestions, thanks

Chuck33079 11-20-2013 09:52 PM

The A Pillars pop off and can be replaced.

darli328 11-20-2013 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2576454)
The A Pillars pop off and can be replaced.

I'm assuming those need to get painted at a body shop?

Chuck33079 11-20-2013 10:15 PM

I'd assume they come painted. When my windshield was replaced they took them off so they wouldn't get scratched.

darli328 11-21-2013 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2576498)
I'd assume they come painted. When my windshield was replaced they took them off so they wouldn't get scratched.

Thanks for the info, I'll call the dealer and look into this

darli328 11-22-2013 02:44 PM

Can anyone confirm these come painted?

kenchan 11-22-2013 02:47 PM

a pillars are pre-painted. check courtesyparts/nissanpartszone


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