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Tint is worthless, as it is inside. The other thread mentioned some protection film that may be applied on outside, but probably fairly expensive and may not last very long.Tesla Windshields seem to have a fair share of needing to be repaired or replaced? Agreed? Is a windshield tint a good way from experience to address that issue?
While I will say what I'm about to post is in no way empirical, it's compelling, but needs verification. That being said, I recently had a windshield chip repaired. My insurance company recommends Safelite and I've used them in the past. Safelite guys said that Tesla windshields are thinner than others. He believes it's an effort to save weight on the vehicle. Because of this, they warn people with Teslas that in the process of repairing the windshield, it may break altogether, and if that happens, it's not Safelite's responsibility.Tint is worthless, as it is inside. The other thread mentioned some protection film that may be applied on outside, but probably fairly expensive and may not last very long.
Model 3 Windshield crack issue
I don't think there is anything empirical that indicates Tesla windshields are any more likely to need replacement than other brands. They may be more expensive in some cases (some models have very specialized ones and camera calibration may play a factor), but Model 3 is made in large volume so costs likely have gone down.
No and No.Tesla Windshields seem to have a fair share of needing to be repaired or replaced? Agreed? Is a windshield tint a good way from experience to address that issue?
Website says "Temporarily Unavailable in North America" Bummer!Stek makes an outer applied film for protection. I have no experience with it but am throwing out here for discussion.
DYNOflex Windshield Film | STEK USA
DYNOflex Windshield Protection Film from STEK is a unique innovation designed to protect your automotive glass from rock chips, cracks, and pits from track racing, to off-roading and daily driving.www.stek-usa.com
1. Likely coincidenceOk, I’ve had 2 rock chip on my windshield in just 1 month of owning my Model 3. Coincidence or a case of fragile windshield?
I’ve owned 11 cars in my lifetime and only had 1 windshield that needed to be replaced on a car I’d owned for nearly 10 years.
Wouldn’t be surprised if manufacturers has started skimming in recent years.1. Likely coincidence
2. Maybe more pebbles on the road these days
3. Maybe windshield glass might be weaker overall in recent years
I've had cars for 15 years and never had rock chips until about 5 years ago. Two on my 2016 C300 and two on my M3. Rock hits on the M3 are very loud but seem to do little damage. One hit extremely loud but landed where the glass met the frame and is more of a scratch I didn't even bother repairing. The other was also very loud but tiny chip right in front of my driver side and was an easy fix.
I've had to replace the windshield on a 2019 M3 three times and my 2022 needs a replacement also, a rock hit it last week. It didn't matter if I drove slow since cars and trucks still move merge/pass at the front. Living here in Houston, TX you have to account for windshield replacements. I did look into the outside windshield protector (it's like installing PPF), but it seems you have to replace them every 1 or 2 years due to staining, bubbles, or visual distortion. It's not 100% protective against chipping or cracking.Ok, I’ve had 2 rock chip on my windshield in just 1 month of owning my Model 3. Coincidence or a case of fragile windshield?
I’ve owned 11 cars in my lifetime and only had 1 windshield that needed to be replaced on a car I’d owned for nearly 10 years.
Safelite guys said that Tesla windshields are thinner than others. He believes it's an effort to save weight on the vehicle. Because of this, they warn people with Teslas that in the process of repairing the windshield, it may break altogether, and if that happens, it's not Safelite's responsibility.
He qualified the weight of the Tesla windshields compared to those of other cars, seeing as they lug them around all the time.I haven't needed repairs on my Tesla, but I've taken a Honda Civic and a friend's Toyota to them, and for both they made me sign something acknowledging that the repair might break the glass. It's not Tesla specific. As for whether Tesla's glass is "thinner than others", I have no idea, but that may just be somebody yanking your chain...that employee might say the same thing to everybody with an EV, or everybody with a car he couldn't afford. Or he might be right, I dunno. But, also, "thinner" by itself does not necessarily mean weaker.
Wow, this is interesting. That is my same issue right now..Ok, I’ve had 2 rock chip on my windshield in just 1 month of owning my Model 3. Coincidence or a case of fragile windshield?
I’ve owned 11 cars in my lifetime and only had 1 windshield that needed to be replaced on a car I’d owned for nearly 10 years.