Windshields OEM vs FUYAO

ROPE said:

I had the local Safelite bring in a FUYAO windshield so we could compare it to my OEM in the SSR. It appears that the FUYAO is as flat as the PILKINGTON is! This is holding the straight edge flat against the bottom of the windshields.

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