windshield replacement

[DanW]

I did a quick google search of KP Glass but did not come up with much so I included a screen shot of the logo, View attachment 285242 local glass guys I talked to have not heard of it...Also, as they show on their video they have lots of chips and one really bad hit low on the glass. It would seem that this glass chips as easily as the OEM but tends not to spread as bad.
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All glass chips. The cracking is the problem, not the chips. Ask me how I know. I had two crack in the first year. My JK took a HUGE rock and cracked, but not nearly as badly. The replacement has had several stone hits and repairs, but has held up for over 100,000 miles and 9 years. It doesn't crack nearly as easily as my first two JL windshields.

The good news is that my latest windshield, which is OEM, took a pretty good rock last weekend and chipped slightly but did not crack.....yet.

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[4xFUN]

All glass chips. The cracking is the problem, not the chips. Ask me how I know. I had two crack in the first year. My JK took a HUGE rock and cracked, but not nearly as badly. The replacement has had several stone hits and repairs, but has held up for over 100,000 miles and 9 years. It doesn't crack nearly as easily as my first two JL windshields.

The good news is that my latest windshield, which is OEM, took a pretty good rock last weekend and chipped slightly but did not crack.....yet.

Todays thin / lightweight windshields chip and crack far easier and far more often than the thicker & heavier windshields in cars and trucks of yore...The lightweight windshield revolution was /is driven by ever increasing CAFE standards, however with newer developments in glass-such as Gorilla Glass, there is hope...Just need it for JL's!

 

[jludave]

Watch the video again.

I've watched the video numerous times. I know he said they had the glass installed in Arkansas. I was simply pointing out that KP Glass is a custom glass shop. It's possible they designed and sent out a custom windshield which was installed. I've had glass/mirror work done at home and the shop I used is able to place a stamp like that on glass. They do it for warranty purposes, to prove the glass is what they installed.

 

[DanW]

I've watched the video numerous times. I know he said they had the glass installed in Arkansas. I was simply pointing out that KP Glass is a custom glass shop. It's possible they designed and sent out a custom windshield which was installed. I've had glass/mirror work done at home and the shop I used is able to place a stamp like that on glass. They do it for warranty purposes, to prove the glass is what they installed.

Maybe so. I can't say I'm familiar with them. I can tell you, though, that if I lose another windshield, I'm going to do everything I can to find them and avoid the OEM.

I would think that there would be more aftermarket options appearing by now. Especially with the number of Wranglers and Gladiators on the road by now.

 

[JeepCares]

LiteBrite on YouTube had a video recently where they went with a particular brand of aftermarket windshield and said it is holding up MUCH better. If I lose another and Gorilla Glass isn't out, I'll go with it. I'll find the video and get the brand name and will post it up.

I took a hard rock the other day on my 3rd windshield and it actually survived with a small chip. I was shocked. I've gone about a year without a crack. I'm crossing fingers.

I honestly don't know why they haven't come out with the Gorilla Glass yet. 18 months ago they told me it would be out in six months, so it shoudl have been on the market in January of 2019.

@JeepCares can you find out for us the status of the Gorilla Glass? These windshields have proven way too brittle. You'll sell the shit out of the Gorilla Glass if it ever gets to market.

Hi @DanW,

Thank you for tagging us. Unfortunately, we do not have a solid date at this time regarding Gorilla Glass. We will update you once we have more information.

Darlene
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[old man]

I have owned CJs, TJs, a JK and now a 2018 JL with currently 19,000 miles and have had the front windshield replaced 4 times with OEM glass!!
I have filed claim reports with JEEPCARES throughout this windshield ordeal and JEEP does not CARE! I am not a aggressive driver and all cracks came from minor chips that eventually cracked the length/width of the glass! Jeep/Mopar designed the JL and tried to decrease the total weight of this new model to increase MPG. Thinner engineered glass resulted in more chipped/cracked glass. FiatChryslerJeep needs to go back and engineer a stronger and safer glass if they plan to continue selling their products for the $$$ they want! I am a loyal diehard Jeep fan!!

 

[4xFUN]

I have owned CJs, TJs, a JK and now a 2018 JL with currently 19,000 miles and have had the front windshield replaced 4 times with OEM glass!!
I have filed claim reports with JEEPCARES throughout this windshield ordeal and JEEP does not CARE! I am not a aggressive driver and all cracks came from minor chips that eventually cracked the length/width of the glass! Jeep/Mopar designed the JL and tried to decrease the total weight of this new model to increase MPG. Thinner engineered glass resulted in more chipped/cracked glass. FiatChryslerJeep needs to go back and engineer a stronger and safer glass if they plan to continue selling their products for the $$$ they want! I am a loyal diehard Jeep fan!!

Yes, due to CAFE standards windshields have gotten thinner and lighter...resulting in far more chips and cracks. What minuscule savings of fuel and natural resources provided by these 'environmentally friendly' windshields are wiped out many times over by the constant replacement of said windshields...

 

[thadius65]

Word from a good source says that Gorilla Glass is only a couple months away from being available. Anxiously awaiting!

 

[urr2slo]

Word from a good source says that Gorilla Glass is only a couple months away from being available. Anxiously awaiting!

I sure hope so, on my 3rd windshield so far and it has 2 cracks and 4 stars in it already. I don’t plan on replacing it until a better option is available.

 

[Frostbit]

I sure hope so, on my 3rd windshield so far and it has 2 cracks and 4 stars in it already. I don’t plan on replacing it until a better option is available.

Is there a better option for replacement yet? Just found a crack in our 2020 JL with 610 miles on it.

 

[zeebo56]

Is there a better option for replacement yet? Just found a crack in our 2020 JL with 610 miles on it.

That sucks. My 2020 jlu just got hit by a huge rock and cracked down the height of the windshield on the driver side. Also had 680 miles when it happened.

Dealing with insurance as I'm supposed to have a $100 deductible but they only want to cover $440 of the windshield install. Can't get oem glass installed for that price. Is there much of a difference between Mopar and aftermarket cheaper windshields? Is the Mopar windshield the best current oprion? Are any cheaper alternatives just as good?

 

[Jabarsetti]

my 2019 received it's first of 3 chips about a year ago at a dead stop on I25 in Colorado Springs, the wind kicked up sand and road debris(STUPID) over the last year it has gone full etch a sketch. it's kind of a joke and definitely a badge of honor. When it first happened I ran out to get it fixed until the window shop(s) quoted it at $350+. I laughed and walked out. I will not be replacing it until the cracks "obstruct" my vision, the window falls out of the frame or until the Gorilla Glass has been reviewed to be a better option. I really can't believe the price of these windows. my truck window was quoted at $175 and my wife's Equinox's window was $150 both windows which are twice the size of the Jeeps.

 

[DanW]

My 3rd windshield was installed by SafeLite. I think I've had it for well over a year, IIRC. It has all the Mopar labels and markings, but it has taken several good rock hits and hasn't chipped or cracked yet. If it is a Chinese knockoff, I'm glad. So far so good, knocking on wood.

@JeepCares we've all been waiting a LOOONNNNNGGGGGG time for that Gorilla Glass for JL. Any word on it yet? Clearly there's a large market for it. Any updates would be appreciated.

 

[zeebo56]

Well I am getting the MOPAR replacement next saturday and my $100 deductible will cover it. If I am paying $9 a month for windshield coverage I may as well use it.

 

[JeepCares]

My 3rd windshield was installed by SafeLite. I think I've had it for well over a year, IIRC. It has all the Mopar labels and markings, but it has taken several good rock hits and hasn't chipped or cracked yet. If it is a Chinese knockoff, I'm glad. So far so good, knocking on wood.

@JeepCares we've all been waiting a LOOONNNNNGGGGGG time for that Gorilla Glass for JL. Any word on it yet? Clearly there's a large market for it. Any updates would be appreciated.

Hi @DanW,

At this time, we do not have a solid ETA for you. We appreciate your patience.

Darlene
Jeep Cares

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