Gorilla Glass

[Paulguy100]

Just had a chip filled in and overheard the tech on the security cam say Gorilla Glass is a waste of money.

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[CableDaddy]

Just had a chip filled in and overheard the tech on the security cam say Gorilla Glass is a waste of money.

TBH, and from everything I’ve heard, that sounds about right. I was sad when it wasn’t an option when I bought my ‘23. Not anymore. Just glad I didn’t have to finance that glass!

 

[Namakan]

It was only $95 additional back when I ordered mine. I just do my best to stay as far back from the vehicle in front of me.

 

[Jad4275]

Yes it is a waste. My one tiny chip cracked all the way across the windshield in 24 hours so couldn’t even fix the chip. Thankfully dealer honored the warranty coverage that allows first replacement windshield free.

 

[jadmt]

7 miles on the jeep. happened on the pdi...

 

[TrailScooter]

Just had a chip filled in and overheard the tech on the security cam say Gorilla Glass is a waste of money.

I think it might be a good idea to keep all those gorillas employed and off the streets. I hear some of them get into glue.

 

[Ratbert]

People seem to be under the impression that GG is supposed to be impervious to chips / cracks. As far as I can tell it's instead designed to keep objects from making it through the glass and into the passenger compartment.

 

[Murphydog]

People seem to be under the impression that GG is supposed to be impervious to chips / cracks. As far as I can tell it's instead designed to keep objects from making it through the glass and into the passenger compartment.

I had it on my '21, and I do believe that is exactly what it did for me. Took the biggest rock hit in my 40 years of driving and thankfully it didn't come through. It hit the passenger side and scared the crap out of me

 

[Old Dogger]

Yep, agree with the above statements. My experience with it has not been good! Just a sales gimmick..

 

[watchluvr4ever1116]

People seem to be under the impression that GG is supposed to be impervious to chips / cracks. As far as I can tell it's instead designed to keep objects from making it through the glass and into the passenger compartment.

I was under the impression that normal safety glass used in windshields is supposed to do that. The Gorilla Glass is supposed to be ever more effective? To be honest I didn’t even know it was an available option.

 

[Bobby Hank]

In 12.2k miles I've had three rocks hits I was sure would leave a chip or crack. None have. Maybe I'm lucky... also, I'm in Florida, so if it does get damaged, I just have to make a call as to whether I want free steaks or an Amazon card as a reward for picking the company replacing it.

 

[Not2Late]

I am on my third windshield in 60k miles on my JT. Finally found a good local shop that did it for $300 (including installation and tax). Its an aftermarket (no little jeep logo on it). No issues so far. I figure I can replace it 3 more times before I hit the cost of a one-time gorilla glass replacement.

Can't wait to see how much the '24 windshields cost to replace now that in their infinite wisdom they put the radio antenna in there as well...

 

[jadmt]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/new-gorilla-glass-is-stupid.125495/

 

[dstevens]

Can't wait to see how much the '24 windshields cost to replace now that in their infinite wisdom they put the radio antenna in there as well...

$1250 plus installation. That's why I have been driving with a cracked windshield since October.

To be fair the radio antenna twanging off brush and hitting the A pillar every 20 seconds gets a bit old after a while. Yes, I know there are stubby antennas.

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[Ratbert]

I was under the impression that normal safety glass used in windshields is supposed to do that. The Gorilla Glass is supposed to be ever more effective? To be honest I didn’t even know it was an available option.

The Mythbuster guys sold out to Corning several years ago and did videos like this.. The windshield stuff starts at about 6 minutes in.

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