Windshields OEM vs FUYAO
ROPE said:
1) FUYAO
2) Straight edge on FUYAO
3) Straight edge on OEM
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The curve is at least a little bit outward, same as the PPG version. Most of discussion of the window curve started with bdmridgeback in this thread
On a side note, I called on a local company to fill a chip in the glass of the car I drove out to CA in a few days ago and they quoted $70. I had just replaced the OEM windshield with a new Pilkington for $270 just days prior on the way out to CA, yeah, not a good trip….. Anyway, I purchased a BlueStar do it yourself kit for $8. The kit worked flawlessly and is exactly the same, if not better, than my previous experience with windshield repair companies. Not that all dings are good candidates for a DIY, I just wanted to share that it might be a good alternative for some people. I do agree, have it repaired before it spreads and you are too late!!!!
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Okay, after searching a little more I did end up finding those pictures of the OEM vs bad Pilkington
The curve is at least a little bit outward, same as the PPG version. Most of discussion of the window curve started with bdmridgeback in this thread https://www.ssrfanatic.com/forum/f5/windshields-stock-aftermarket-comparison-61177/ where he has a flat edge and the Pilkington windshield that was actually super flat or maybe a little inward!!! While I do agree it would be nice to have an OEM window, I think the smaller curvature would be “okay”, but I would be concerned abut one that went inward! I wished I had saved his pictures, they were quite dramatic and showed just how poor the curvature was. The owner of the bad window had a bad one out of the batch as I know others have had Pilkington installed and they had the smaller outward curve and not inward. Bottom line is, always inspect the windshield you install on any car BEFORE installation.On a side note, I called on a local company to fill a chip in the glass of the car I drove out to CA in a few days ago and they quoted $70. I had just replaced the OEM windshield with a new Pilkington for $270 just days prior on the way out to CA, yeah, not a good trip….. Anyway, I purchased a BlueStar do it yourself kit for $8. The kit worked flawlessly and is exactly the same, if not better, than my previous experience with windshield repair companies. Not that all dings are good candidates for a DIY, I just wanted to share that it might be a good alternative for some people. I do agree, have it repaired before it spreads and you are too late!!!!:cheersOkay, after searching a little more I did end up finding those pictures of the OEM vs bad Pilkington