Windshield brands
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shadow247
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Looks like Made in USA, and they are really pushing the quality on the site.
Advanced American Auto Glass | Fuyao Glass America
I can tell you that PPG glass is crap, and most of the other aftermarket brands are hit or miss.
Advanced American Auto Glass | Fuyao Glass America
I can tell you that PPG glass is crap, and most of the other aftermarket brands are hit or miss.
Twisted Sid
Member
Same brand I got installed just about a year ago. No issues, good clarity
TheDurk
Elite Member
Nope, not the windshield pictured. DOT 459 is HONGLU TOWN FUJIAN PROVINCE CHINA. Fuyao Glass America is DOT 1038.
glassBYTEs/AGRR Magazine DOT Number Database
https://www.ableautoglass.com/DepartmentOfTransportaion/DOTNumbers.pdf
JMat
New member
I just had that glass installed about 2 months ago and have had no issues with clarity or the rippling some have mentioned... The one issue I've noticed is the glass seems to pit a little easier. They sand our roads for the snow and this windshield seems to be more susceptible to pitting because of it.
On the flip side I had a truck kick up a pretty nice sized stone the other day and the the windshield didn't crack, just left a nice little pit.
gamefreakgc
Elite Member
I noticed the same thing. My old windshield was beat up pretty bad but it had been on there for 18 years. The new aftermarket one that was put on was nice and clear for about a month. Still looks lightyears better than my old one but I don't think it'll last another 18 years, which I am ok with.
Also, in case it wasn't mentioned our glass is bronze. Not green.
cblock406
Member
When I first got my 4Runner I didn't know any better and ordered a new windshield. The one that came in wasn't bronze and I had it installed anyway. I kick myself almost daily so make sure you order the proper tinted glass.
Reinout
Member
[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] I know that this is almost 11 months after you posted but I just had a Fuyao window put into my 1997 and I have Zero complaints!
I was worried about waves or other optical imperfections but there are NONE what so ever.
It's only day one so maybe I'll have a complaint next week? Doubt it!.
I was worried about waves or other optical imperfections but there are NONE what so ever.
It's only day one so maybe I'll have a complaint next week? Doubt it!.
dogtail
New member
This past summer I replaced my original 20 yr old glass OEM Toyota windshield on insurance coverage (Massachusetts mandatory glass coverage), had a bunch of chips, small crack and was sand blasted, but was good at taking a beating for 20 years.
The glass shop replaced with some generic glass. 2 weeks later a dump truck threw a small stone and sent a nice big crack across the middle, not sure if it was weaker glass or just inevitable from the stone, but small stones hit my windshield all the time on the highway. Its still cracked, I plan on replacing it, hopefully with some stronger glass.
The glass shop replaced with some generic glass. 2 weeks later a dump truck threw a small stone and sent a nice big crack across the middle, not sure if it was weaker glass or just inevitable from the stone, but small stones hit my windshield all the time on the highway. Its still cracked, I plan on replacing it, hopefully with some stronger glass.
Yoter
New member
There is such a big difference between quality glass and the cheap stuff, the previous owner of my 4runner had the windshield replaced and whatever brand is on there is terrible, it has such big variances in the surface that the windshield wipers don't work properly. PGW seems to be a reputable glass brand that a few member on here have used. I just called my local dealer and they can still get the OEM glass but they want 850 for it.
dogtail
New member
Ok thanks, I'll see if there are any good glass options with my insurance coverage.
Brian.
Member
$850 but lasts 20 years, or $300 that needs to be replaced every other year...
The PO ran the wipers so far the point of being worn out that my glass has an inch-wide abraded streak on both sides, right where the wiper arm attaches to the blade. I'm grappling with which way I'm going to go myself. I've done cheap glass before and it sandblasts Much faster (my truck was as bad in 2 years as it took the original to get in 10), as well as chipping easier ~ not really wanting to go that route again.
Just looked up OEM glass, 56111-35161, and it's showing as about $500 everywhere I look. That makes the decision easier.
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JMat
New member
I tried that last year but had to cave and get a new winshield this past January. Needless to say... It got a little chipped up from them sanding the roads.
A little bit of advice too... Stay away from Bright Glass on Gentry Way, had to go back a few times because they messed the moulding up so bad.
T4R2014
Elite Member
My friend has a nice dump truck to test that claim with :biggrin1:
Had a nice roof shingle fly into my PGW windshield. It survived unscathed. It's not OEM but you get what you pay for. If cost is no issue, get OEM.