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Old 05-17-2023, 10:15 AM
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I have Clearplex on my windshield.

Invisible Windshield Protection Films and Screen Protectors - ClearPlex Asia Pacific

I've used Stek DYNOflex but it tends to fail after a year in direct sun - if you garage park you can make the film last longer.

 
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Old 05-17-2023, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 90V8
I have Clearplex on my windshield.

Invisible Windshield Protection Films and Screen Protectors - ClearPlex Asia Pacific

I've used Stek DYNOflex but it tends to fail after a year in direct sun - if you garage park you can make the film last longer.

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Is it truly invisible or do you notice a little bit of distortion etc when driving? Also, how has it held up so far and would you recommend it?

 
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Old 05-17-2023, 01:04 PM
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It's completely invisible - no distortion. It's thicker than PPF so it can take a lot of abuse.

I had Stek DYNOflex on my previous cars without any - only issue is if you don't garage park, the film will fail (becomes hazy like driving through foggy weather) from sitting outside in the sun after a year.

I have Clearplex on my daily for about a year and it's way better than DYNOflex since it hasn't become hazy.

Either film installed will cost between $500-600 installed.
 
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Old 05-17-2023, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 90V8
It's completely invisible - no distortion. It's thicker than PPF so it can take a lot of abuse.

I had Stek DYNOflex on my previous cars without any - only issue is if you don't garage park, the film will fail (becomes hazy like driving through foggy weather) from sitting outside in the sun after a year.

I have Clearplex on my daily for about a year and it's way better than DYNOflex since it hasn't become hazy.

Either film installed will cost between $500-600 installed.
I appreciate the info, thank you!
 
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Old 05-17-2023, 02:22 PM
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Great, mine just cracked.... I have the fancy heated windshield so should be nice and expensive....
 
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Originally Posted by Low Country
I've had three Wranglers in my lifetime and they have super flat vertical windows as we know, I had plenty of stones and chips in the windows but never a cracked window.
I’ve had two wranglers and both had a cracked windshield. Also had the defender happen last year. It’s the angle of how they are built is what the dealership says…
 
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Old 05-20-2023, 07:56 AM
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Just had my heated windshield replaced on Weds...maybe I got lucky but local dealer had one in stock. Glass company had told me 1-2 weeks before they found it...so seems like backorder not an issue. I'm in New England.

Hooray for 0 deductible glass coverage!
 
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Old 05-20-2023, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ElVerde
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Hooray for 0 deductible glass coverage!
Exactly! I made sure my comprehensive coverage included full glass & 0 deductaable.

South Carolina forced full w/0 deductaable and apparently so does NC?
 
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Old 05-22-2023, 11:27 PM
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Mine just cracked this morning so now I’m part of the club.
 
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Old 05-23-2023, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bobzdar
Great, mine just cracked.... I have the fancy heated windshield so should be nice and expensive....
It is around $1900. When driving BMW. Benz, Rover etc then always a good idea to get the windshield replacement insurance. My deductible is $50. Coverage is like $140 per year.

Just processed my replacement online through safelite and they said they would be here Tuesday to replace.
 

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