[sdhotwn]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

I always ask my dealer to not wash the car during a service and just do an internal clean - for this exact reason.

Yeah, 3 signs, and multiple conversations didn't suffice. They haven't screwed it up in the 6 years since though.

[bioman]

Originally Posted by cncmastr

I hade mine too, at the dealer with OE glass.

What was the cost for this via dealer? --> NVM, saw your update at ~$2k.

Does anyone know the part # for the front windshield? The same between all M2 models?

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by bioman

What was the cost for this via dealer? --> NVM, saw your update at ~$2k.

Does anyone know the part # for the front windshield? The same between all M2 models?

I think my invoice is still on my front seat. I'll see if it has a part number on it. They had to order through the BMW dealership.

Good news is that the shop is paying to replace the roof ppf. I have to credit them that they never put up resistance to paying for it and we're apologetic. They said they just wanted to make it right.

[cncmastr]

It's the same windshield pn.

[Peterometer]

I don’t understand 2k from the dealer I was quoted 680 out of pocket for the dealer.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by stevestevesteve

I don’t understand 2k from the dealer I was quoted 680 out of pocket for the dealer.

That's the part that was ordered. Yes, it was something like $680 for the glass.

[medphysdave]

Another devastating windshield hit. Man, if the glass gets hit close to the edge the damage is savage. I just paid to have the damn window tinted again. Lol. I think I'll ride with it a while like this since I can't see it from behind the wheel.

PPF did a great job of saving paint. Only a ver small chip just below the ppf line. I can see where it married the ppf on the pillar.

[bruiser135msport]

Hi
Wow that’s serious damage and can we see a larger photo of your windscreen .

Did it penetrate inside the windscreen ?

That’s also a serious replacement/repair job and just be careful who you get to replace your windscreen.

Hope all goes well the new windscreen.

Cheers
Bruce

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by bruiser135msport

Hi
Wow that’s serious damage and can we see a larger photo of your windscreen .

Did it penetrate inside the windscreen ?

That’s also a serious replacement/repair job and just be careful who you get to replace your windscreen.

Hope all goes well the new windscreen.

Cheers
Bruce

I'll upload a pic here

[mikeyymonster]

Your windshield cracked again after you went through replacing the last one??

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by mikeyymonster

Your windshield cracked again after you went through replacing the last one??

Yep, and paid the $165 to have this one tinted. Rock kicked up from a different lane and whacked it.

[meeeeks]

Originally Posted by cncmastr

My deductible was $1k, cost about $2k+

Which insurance company did you use? Progressive keeps giving me runaround answers on whether they would honor an OEM replacement

[medphysdave]

I use Liberty Mutual. Insuring a BMW through liberty mutual gets a small BMW discount, but ensures only BMW parts get used. The glass replacement addon gives me $100 replacement. I haven't tested how many per year on same car yet

[cncmastr]

Originally Posted by meeeeks

Which insurance company did you use? Progressive keeps giving me runaround answers on whether they would honor an OEM replacement

I have Safeco. Which i think the policy is throug liberty.

[scottttt]

Originally Posted by medphysdave

Update:. I didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped. When the glass was removed the installer ripped a very small piece of ppf off the roof. I'm really annoyed by this.

1. I can see it
2. It's in a potential place that could get a stone chip.
3. Might this start peeling at some point because I use a pressure washer.

I'm struggling with what to do. The spot is tiny. About the size of a penny. My ppf installer is going to try to add a small piece. He doubts the longevity but willing to give it a try.

I don't want to over react. It's going to cost $575 to replace the roof PPF, and probably another couple hundred for the cquartz finest. The installer will likely replace, but am I worried too much for such a small spot?

I feel like if I were paying out of pocket $775 I'd try the patch. On the flip side we pay professionals so they don't f up our stuff. There were some other issues like gunk left on my paint. For a place that does the Porsches and Ferrari dealership work I was disappointed.

To me, it looks like this is how it was installed. I doubt the windshield installer pulled it up and trimmed it like that.

[medphysdave]

I can 100% say that the ppf on the roof was perfect when installed and was intact prior to window replacement. This is something that I would have noticed right away. It's small imperfection to some, but very obvious to me.

[il Nemico]

Why haven't you considered ExoShield or ClearPlex at this point?
Does your PPF installer offer this?

$500 install.

Cheaper alternative to everything you have experienced.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by il Nemico

Why haven't you considered ExoShield or ClearPlex at this point?
Does your PPF installer offer this?

$500 install.

Cheaper alternative to everything you have experienced.

The thought crossed my mind. My brother swears by diamond-fusion for his windshield. I think that's a coating and not a film, but I haven't looked into it. At this point I think it's really worth a look. I've read that the films get chewed up just like the glass, but at least it would resist devastating cracks.

[mfarrzhp]

First time I drove the CS to the office in several weeks. Boom, windshield crack from a rock.

I've driven my X2 for months with no issues whatsoever. Bad luck, I guess.

I'm going Safelite and requested new OEM glass. I'll probably tell the installer I'll give him a nice tip to make sure he takes his time on the install.

I also have PPF on the roof, so I'll make sure they are careful around that.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by mfarrzhp

First time I drove the CS to the office in several weeks. Boom, windshield crack from a rock.

I've driven my X2 for months with no issues whatsoever. Bad luck, I guess.

I'm going Safelite and requested new OEM glass. I'll probably tell the installer I'll give him a nice tip to make sure he takes his time on the install.

I also have PPF on the roof, so I'll make sure they are careful around that.

I think it's good to let them know about the ppf. I think my ppf may have adhered slightly to the weatherstrip. I still haven't replaced the current windshield with damage. I'm going to accrue a little more damage before replacing.

[f87CSdrifterential]

My windshield took a hit today.

I'll be contacting the dealer in the morning to check on the availability of the glass and see how comfortable I am with them doing the exchange based on the carbon roof and PPF. Then I can set up having the ceramic coating on the glass done after. I may inquire with the Porsche dealer as well to see who they use.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by f87CSdrifterential

My windshield took a hit today.

I'll be contacting the dealer in the morning to check on the availability of the glass and see how comfortable I am with them doing the exchange based on the carbon roof and PPF. Then I can set up having the ceramic coating on the glass done after. I may inquire with the Porsche dealer as well to see who they use.

Post up the carnage.