Windshield glass replacement

RN SHARK

I had my glass replaced by Safelite, but argued with my insurance company to cover OEM Nissan glass, and they did. All I did was ask to speak with a manager when I was on the phone with my insurance (Progressive). Initially Safelite came to my driveway, but after breaking my B pillar cover, the guy stopped and suggested I take it to their Safelite location where they have more tools at their disposal before he broke anything else. They had a new pillar from Nissan waiting for me the next day and did a great job. They also knocked $25 off my deductible, so it only cost me $75. It may have been because I brought doughnuts for their shop. (It's my $5 trick to get great service from any auto shop)

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DIGItonium

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

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Bking

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.

kidkotic2001

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.

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jaedub

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

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

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darli328

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

The A Pillars pop off and can be replaced.

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darli328

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

Chuck33079

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

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darli328

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

darli328

Can anyone confirm these come painted?

kenchan

a pillars are pre-painted. check courtesyparts/nissanpartszone

Dwight Frye

I had a big rock hit the windshield on my G35 a few years ago. I called my insurance company and they said, sure, we'll get someone right out and replace it in the parking lot where you work. Great service ! Or so I thought. The instant I got in the car to drive home I thought I was loaded. The glass was not the same quality and in fact was a bit wavy around the curved edges. Passengers noticed it also. I don't remember who did the install or who the glass was made by, but I would not again allow them to replace the glass with other than OEM.

darli328

That was why I went to a dealership. To make sure I got Nissan glass... But, it's not like I made out much better either. Looks like a high schooler did the work. After driving her I feel like there's wind noise that wasn't there before. But, I have no way of really checking that...