Wind Shield Replacement- 'Follow Up Report'

[Waltercat]

Any recommendation for 2007 GMC pick up wind shield replacement? I'm considering the body shop next to Aldi's in Yukon. West side. They advertise for glass replacement.
The main player is Safe Lite of course but if you read their warrant they DO NOT warranty for water leaks. Go figure.
You Tube is full of cars leaking while it's raining or going thru a car wash that used Safe Lite. I don't know how they survive.
Just trying to do my home work to avoid a time consuming boon doggle.

 

[GeneW]

I need a new windshield too.

If you post your yes/no satisfaction after yours is replaced I’d appreciate it.

 

[elwoodtrix]

I had mine replaced at Auto Glass Now at W reno and Council... just North of Reno. The installer
asked if mine was leaking and it was over the rear view mirror. He fixed the problem before installing glass.

https://www.autoglassnow.com/our-locations/oklahoma-city-57023/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_term=website

 

[BallisticGuy]

I’m a glass guy, but not in your area. Call a few local auto glass shops in your area and get a few prices. If that body shop has glass tech in house go for it! If not they’re subletting to a mobile glass shop and up charging you. If you don’t have a rain sensor or wiper defrosters it should be relatively cheap.

 

[Waltercat]

I’m a glass guy, but not in your area. Call a few local auto glass shops in your area and get a few prices. If that body shop has glass tech in house go for it! If not they’re subletting to a mobile glass shop and up charging you. If you don’t have a rain sensor or wiper defrosters it should be relatively cheap.

I've done some reading and there is much to learn about the quality of glass to be used.
Any basic suggestion? So many 'approval' stamps in the lower corner of the glass. Mind boggling.

 

[Forgalspop]

We recently had my wife's Subaru Outback's windshield replaced by City Glass in OKC. She dropped it off in the morning and they gave her a ride to her work and she picked the car up after work. I don't recall what we paid, but I thought it was reasonable. The glass looks like factory and quality. We have had no leaks.

I have read or heard the car should not be moved for a period of time to allow the adhesive to cure or otherwise there can be leaks.

Hope that helps!

 

[Mr.Glock]

Comes to you. 4058636957. Done bunch of Jeeps for me, and a few other autos.

 

[SoonerP226]

The last time I had a windshield replaced was '99 or '00, and Binswanger in Norman did it in the parking lot of my office. IIRC, they said most leaks were from blowouts in the adhesive caused by slamming the doors with the windows up before the adhesive had fully cured. I followed their instructions and kept the windows rolled down a bit for about a week, and the windshield never leaked.

 

[TerryMiller]

We've only had to have one windshield be replaced in all our years of driving. Got a rock chip that was under the windshield wiper that wasn't seen and the crack began before the chip could be fixed. We used Penn Auto Glass up on Britton Road. While we did run that vehicle through a car wash a couple of times, we never saw any leaks. We have since traded vehicles, so I can't speak to how long the seal will stay good.

We did wait on the windshield to be replaced. It took a while but there was a nice coffee shop just a few doors down from the glass shop.

 

[Shoot Summ]

I've had several replaced by mobile guys, quick and easy, priced right, and excellent results.