[s-cars] Windshield Replacement Glass Brand?

[Fred Munro]

Calvin;

When I replaced the windshield in my S4 I was very surprised to find the OEM
glass from the dealer was cheaper than the aftermarket glass from the glass
shops. Since the original windshield had given me 12 years of good service
and shed countless stones, I went with the OEM glass.

Amazingly, the OEM glass I had installed shed a 4" boulder for the current
owner. The rock fell off a truck, hit the hood and put a 8" long, 1" deep
dent/gouge in the hood, and then bounced off the windshield, putting a 3"
long gouge in the glass. She said she and her daughter were under the dash
at that point - she saw the stone coming and thought it would come right
into the car.

Good glass!

Fred Munro
'97 S6


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Calvin Craig
Sent: December 23, 2008 2:16 PM
To: 's-car-list'
Subject: [s-cars] Windshield Replacement Glass Brand?


After 16 years the glass in my '91 S4 has decided to crack.  I have been
offered 4 different replacement options:
1. Sekurit - OEM - I am not sure this is the same price as the others
2. PPG - I have seen some good reviews
3. Pilkington - I have heard more negative than good, but am still
open-minded
4. Safelite - ???

Any info. on experience with these different brands as far as durability
after install would be appreciated.  Since I got 16 years in Denver out of
my first one I am a bit spoiled :)  Also, if anybody knows of a good shop
around Denver that would be appreciated as well.  Thanks!

--Calvin

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