New Windshield - Terrible Headlight Glare

[exokomp]

In recent weeks I've noticed an unbearable intolerance to oncoming headlights. Initially, I thought it was eye strain but then I realized that it all started after having the windshield replaced a few weeks back.

Does this make sense? Is there anything I can apply to cut down on the glare?

 

[jirehn]

Yes I think it is the new windshield that you replaced.

 

[DexTech]

after market windshields are not the same quality as OEM. Replacements often have distortions. Go back to the installer and ask for another windshield.

 

[ClockWork]

Who did you have install the windshield and who is the manufacturer?

 

[philsey]

Was this done as an insurance claim? If so, I'd complain to your insurance company.

 

[exokomp]

Actually, I don't know the details of the install. My dad had it done for me as a thank you for some help I gave him. That makes it a little tricky.

 

[4RYota]

Distortion

I'd request an OE product or higher end brand (it's been a while but PPG, LOF were up there). Sometimes the lamination and glass quality in aftermarket isnt as good but if it's that bad it's likely distorted.

 

[ClockWork]

I have PPG on mine and it's great. It was like $200 from SafeLite. You'll get raped going with OEM glass.

 

[broncosi]

Or if you don't want it replaced again, you can pay to have it tinted with a light 50% or so. I couldn't stand the glare either and that makes sense!! mystery solved. The guy tinting my windshield used a heat gun and cracked it and replaced it, I'm sure with aftermarket. I could live with it for a few months before I had it tinted.