[Aimster82]

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[rmorin1249]

They will try but it will not be totally invisible. I would have them try before getting a new windshield.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Aimster82

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They might give it a go, your dealer might even give it a go and you can too, if you want to. You buy the kit and it basically forces (sucks) clear epoxy into the cavity left by the impact. Problem is that once the spider web starts, as I see a little in yours, it still may propagate outward with vibration, bumps, etc. If someone is successful in filling it, you will still see it, just don't want you to think it will be invisible.

I've used a kit similar to this one and it worked for me but every crack is different.. .. https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Re...a-814082113907

If it were my windshield, I'd try it and then when you get the next one, you can have it replaced.

[mnx5er]

I have a pretty similar crack. The fix hides about 80% of it but isn't perfect, of course happened about a month into owing my G05.

One of the thin fractures appears to be growing now. We'll see.

[Aimster82]

Originally Posted by Marty in Bgm

They might give it a go, your dealer might even give it a go and you can too, if you want to. You buy the kit and it basically forces (sucks) clear epoxy into the cavity left by the impact. Problem is that once the spider web starts, as I see a little in yours, it still may propagate outward with vibration, bumps, etc. If someone is successful in filling it, you will still see it, just don't want you to think it will be invisible.

I've used a kit similar to this one and it worked for me but every crack is different.. .. https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Re...a-814082113907

If it were my windshield, I'd try it and then when you get the next one, you can have it replaced.

Thank you! You just saved me $120. I ordered the kit and will give it a try.

[mnx5er]

I have full glass, so my professional crack seal was free. My insurance company prefers avoiding paying for the glass.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Aimster82

Thank you! You just saved me $120. I ordered the kit and will give it a try.

Did you see mnx5er's reply. If you can have it done for free, that's the way to go because the windshield people use much better equipment to apply the glue in the hole than you can buy from Amazon or elsewhere. The more pressure you can apply, or suction, the deeper the glue goes into the hole and its spider webs.
Rule of thumb is that if a crack can be covered by a dollar bill, insurance companies prefer to fill the hole instead if replacing the windshield.

[Aimster82]

Originally Posted by Marty in Bgm

Did you see mnx5er's reply. If you can have it done for free, that's the way to go because the windshield people use much better equipment to apply the glue in the hole than you can buy from Amazon or elsewhere. The more pressure you can apply, or suction, the deeper the glue goes into the hole and its spider webs.
Rule of thumb is that if a crack can be covered by a dollar bill, insurance companies prefer to fill the hole instead if replacing the windshield.

Thanks, I did not. I just called Geico and I got safelite to come to my house tomorrow to do the repair for free.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Aimster82

Thanks, I did not. I just called Geico and I got safelite to come to my house tomorrow to do the repair for free.

Yippee dadda doo! If possible, can you post pix or a video of what they do?

[dream54ing]

Originally Posted by Aimster82

Thanks, I did not. I just called Geico and I got safelite to come to my house tomorrow to do the repair for free.

if you have HUD, you will need OEM according to the dealership. I had Geico before and they refused to give me OEM. I now have Progressive and they've replaced all our glass with OEM because all ours have HUD.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by dream54ing

if you have HUD, you will need OEM according to the dealership. I had Geico before and they refused to give me OEM. I now have Progressive and they've replaced all our glass with OEM because all ours have HUD.

Oh, I was assuming he meant they were coming to his house to fill the void, not replace the windshield. Hmmmm

[dream54ing]

Originally Posted by Marty in Bgm

Oh, I was assuming he meant they were coming to his house to fill the void, not replace the windshield. Hmmmm

oh, haha, maybe i mis-understood, he did say "repair"... lol

[Aimster82]

Well it fixed it a little …. now the question is if this was your car would you replace the windshield?

[Aimster82]

Originally Posted by dream54ing

if you have HUD, you will need OEM according to the dealership. I had Geico before and they refused to give me OEM. I now have Progressive and they've replaced all our glass with OEM because all ours have HUD.

UGH....Any known issues with not getting OEM?

[Kief]

Currently dealing with this myself...similar impact result to my X5M windshield. I first attempted to have it repaired, but I must of had too high an expectation that the repair would be near perfect. Think again...$2544 for new OE windshield/parts at dealer. Scheduled for this Thurs. GL

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1656685

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Aimster82

Well it fixed it a little …. now the question is if this was your car would you replace the windshield?

Just wait till it starts growing and let it migrate to larger than what a dollar bill can cover and you'll be looking at a new windshield. If the glue didn't reach to the end of the star points, it will probably grow as you drive over bumps, potholes, etc.