2nd Windshield Crack/7 mos old 2022 JLURD 🤦‍♂️😲

[NewbJLUOwner]

Rock to Windshield and developed a nasty crack center Front Windshield again
This is my 2nd Windshield being replaced in 3 months from Rocks kicked up Hwy Driving.
Image attached below
Safelite will be out next Friday to replace
No, i don't have the Gorilla Glass.
Maybe I should've paid extra for it?

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[Rico1111]

This happened to me^^^ so after safelite changed it out. I applied RacingOptics tear away laminate. Have not had any issues in two years and still have it on. Will continue once it is done I will replace with a new one. Jl windshield=Stone magnet!

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Yeah made it 6 months with out a crack now I have one. Will wait until spring for new glass since it didn't run across line of sight.

Gorrila glass is a waste, the angle of the Wrangler windshield is just a rock magnet.

 

[jlcalifornia]

I used this on my windshield:

https://www.grab-gard.com/products/jeep-wrangler-windshield

My detailing guy told me that it was a better film than the ones made out of multiple layers that you peel away. He said it would actually last longer. I'm only about 12k miles into it, so I can't say for sure yet, but it's holding up really well so far.

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

This happened to me^^^ so after safelite changed it out. I applied RacingOptics tear away laminate. Have not had any issues in two years and still have it on. Will continue once it is done I will replace with a new one. Jl windshield=Stone magnet!

Thanks for tip, very cool
Will research now

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

Yeah made it 6 months with out a crack now I have one. Will wait until spring for new glass since it didn't run across line of sight.

Gorrila glass is a waste, the angle of the Wrangler windshield is just a rock magnet.

Yeah im starting to believe the angle of windshield is issue.
Not sure Safelite would have replaced gorilla glass? Will ask
Just shocked really
Never owned a brand new vehicle with 2 cracked windshields in 7 mos ownership
However, love my Jeep, love my Diesel, and its free replacement in Florida

 

[R3TRO]

...and its free replacement in Florida

Really? Why's that?

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Yeah im starting to believe the angle of windshield is issue.
Not sure Safelite would have replaced gorilla glass? Will ask
Just shocked really
Never owned a brand new vehicle with 2 cracked windshields in 7 mos ownership
However, love my Jeep, love my Diesel, and its free replacement in Florida

Yeah 100 bucks for me, my deductible. Try my best to only use it once a year if possible. Not sure if Geico keeps records on it.

Diesel rocks! No pun

 

[Murphydog]

Love my Gorilla Glass, especially when it was a $95 option. Remember tho,it can’t stop every thing. And can confirm Safelite has it, however if it wasn’t OEM, it will cost you more

 

[Opus]

My Renegade is the same way. The steep angle of the windshield makes it prone to hard hits. First crack within a month. Safellite was able to stabilize it for a while, but it eventually spread and had to be replaced. Replacement now has a crack that runs from the bottom of the windshield almost to the top. I would replace it again, but... I'm trading it in on the Wrangler.

I figure I've got a month or two before I start the process all over again...

 

[Electrified]

My insurance guy added a rider to my policy so I can get 2 windshields a year with no deductible and no affect on future policy price. Haven’t used it yet but have only been driving Opie for a couple of months.

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

Yeah made it 6 months with out a crack now I have one. Will wait until spring for new glass since it didn't run across line of sight.

Gorrila glass is a waste, the angle of the Wrangler windshield is just a rock magnet.

Yeah im starting to believe the angle of windshield is issue.
Not sure Safelite would have replaced gorilla glass? Will ask
Just shocked really
Never owned a brand new vehicle with 2 cracked windshields in 7 mos ownership
However, love my Jeep, love my Diesel, and its free replacement in Flor

I used this on my windshield:

https://www.grab-gard.com/products/jeep-wrangler-windshield

My detailing guy told me that it was a better film than the ones made out of multiple layers that you peel away. He said it would actually last longer. I'm only about 12k miles into it, so I can't say for sure yet, but it's holding up really well so far.

Just ordered
Like this option
Thanks

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

Really? Why's that?

Florida State Law says ALL vehicles must have their glass replaced by their insurance coverage at no charge
Broken windshields that are cracked larger than 1 dollar bill MUST be replaced
It's a benefit of living in Florida
You MUST have insurance, thats it
I'm laughing about it to be honest. I love my jeep
She will be fixed good as new
Life will move on
2nd time in 3 months...ouch

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

Yeah 100 bucks for me, my deductible. Try my best to only use it once a year if possible. Not sure if Geico keeps records on it.

Diesel rocks! No pun

Ugh on deductible
Lol @ Diesel Rocks, yes she does

 

[PolyFan]

I used this on my windshield:

https://www.grab-gard.com/products/jeep-wrangler-windshield

My detailing guy told me that it was a better film than the ones made out of multiple layers that you peel away. He said it would actually last longer. I'm only about 12k miles into it, so I can't say for sure yet, but it's holding up really well so far.

I will check this out, thanks. Less than 2K miles, and mine cracking sitting in the driveway :-(

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