Cracked Windshield

[JP13]

Update: Last spring I installed an Optic Armor windshield and I love it. I've had some rocks bounce of it at highway speeds without any chips or scratches. Water rolls off it quickly without Rain-X. Cold weather will finally be here in Kentucky later this week. I won't be worried about last winter's windshield problem recurring. If anyone needs to replace their windshield, I highly recommend Optic Armor.

 

[Chris]

Does it look like a stock windshield? I mean can you tell it's not stock when looking gat the vehicle?

 

[Chris]

http://www.opticarmorwindows.com/jeep-replacement-windows.asp

I never even knew those existed until now... Pretty cool!

Post some photos of it on your Jeep when you can.

 

[Sunder]

Sweet. I was looking into the Optic Armor last year. I have a new windshield frame to install, since my current one is rusting out.
I'm planning on buying a new windshield to install in the new frame, then install the frame on my Jeep. I know it's a little more expensive to buy a redundant windshield, but I think there is a lot more convenience with installing it that way.

Just an fyi - I'm most likely going with an stock windshield instead of Optic Armor.
The only reason being that it is not DOT approved, and illegal to have in my province. And my province likes to crack down on certain vehicular infringements with laws that are not as lax as most American States. So getting pulled over for something like a bumper or light check could mean a full inspection, in which case, they could fine me/impound vehicle for a non DOT compliant windshield.
And my Jeep is my daily/only driver.

(One of the reasons it's illegal is that it is not compliant to allow rescue workers to smash and clear the windshield in order to pull be through it. Which is understandable for "most vehicles", but a really stupid law IMO with regards to my Jeep, due to their much smaller windshield size...and much better alternatives for pulling a human out of - especially in summer with no top on.)

I'm still haven't bought the new windshield yet, so I'm still curious with your experience with the Optic Armor. I'd much prefer the Optic Armor, as stone chips are common where I drive. Thank you for your update - it's much appreciated!

 

[JP13]

Sweet. I was looking into the Optic Armor last year. I have a new windshield frame to install, since my current one is rusting out.
I'm planning on buying a new windshield to install in the new frame, then install the frame on my Jeep. I know it's a little more expensive to buy a redundant windshield, but I think there is a lot more convenience with installing it that way.

Just an fyi - I'm most likely going with an stock windshield instead of Optic Armor.
The only reason being that it is not DOT approved, and illegal to have in my province. And my province likes to crack down on certain vehicular infringements with laws that are not as lax as most American States. So getting pulled over for something like a bumper or light check could mean a full inspection, in which case, they could fine me/impound vehicle for a non DOT compliant windshield.
And my Jeep is my daily/only driver.

(One of the reasons it's illegal is that it is not compliant to allow rescue workers to smash and clear the windshield in order to pull be through it. Which is understandable for "most vehicles", but a really stupid law IMO with regards to my Jeep, due to their much smaller windshield size...and much better alternatives for pulling a human out of - especially in summer with no top on.)

I'm still haven't bought the new windshield yet, so I'm still curious with your experience with the Optic Armor. I'd much prefer the Optic Armor, as stone chips are common where I drive. Thank you for your update - it's much appreciated!

Perhaps you could etch DOT approved on it? Not joking.

I have no complaints about it. It was cloudy at first, but it just needed to be thoroughly cleaned on the interior side. Now it's clear as glass. I reused the interior trim. I did not use reuse the exterior trim. It's thicker than the original glass and does not require the exterior trim. It sets in like a "floating" windshield. Get a pair of suction cups and 2nd pair of hands when setting it in the frame. I cut a few small pieces off the old trim to use as shims in the bottom until the adhesive had sealed after a day. The hardest part was removing the old glass. Installation was easy, yet requires attention to detail.

 

[Chris]

 

[JP13]

Does it look like a stock windshield? I mean can you tell it's not stock when looking gat the vehicle?

Looks stock at a glance. I'll take some pics when the sun is out. Here's a pic from last summer.

 

[Chris]

Looks stock at a glance. I'll take some pics when the sun is out. Here's a pic from last summer.

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I'm impressed. If you hadn't told me it was a different window, I would have thought it was stock!