windshield

brugada_thug · 03-29-2023, 01:50 PM

My windshield needs to be replaced. Do I really need OEM? Hearing conflicting thoughts on this.

Brokenbones · 03-29-2023, 02:40 PM

Had cracked windshield replaced by dealer w oem glass. Had to wait a month or 6 weeks. Glass was done but looked ok. Then a bro dozer cracked the windshield again 3 mo later… big deal to go oem? Eh… was more work than calling safelite

DanG · 03-29-2023, 03:03 PM

I personally would go OEM.

21F87 · 03-29-2023, 03:06 PM

I've been wondering about this as well. I have a chip in my windshield so I eventually want to get it replaced but I've also read conflicting reports about having it done by BMW vs Safelite, so I'm on the fence with what I should do. Lucky for me the chip is directly in my line of sight so it's not at all distracting 🤣

DanG · 03-29-2023, 03:59 PM

Safelight can do OEM glass.

chris719 · 03-29-2023, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bass_master

I've been wondering about this as well. I have a chip in my windshield so I eventually want to get it replaced but I've also read conflicting reports about having it done by BMW vs Safelite, so I'm on the fence with what I should do. Lucky for me the chip is directly in my line of sight so it's not at all distracting ��

I had mine replaced by a local glass shop with OEM glass and it seems fine. I am going to guess your dealership subs that work out too. I assume they would be slightly better than Safelite only because they might have done other similar BMWs more often and learned little tricks along the way. A Safelite guy may or may not have ever seen an F22/F87. It's still not rocket science.

brugada_thug · 03-29-2023, 06:07 PM

Correct safelite will do OEM however it’s dependent on your insurance. I guess I’m going to go on oem and will report back on how it is….🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

captain slowly · 03-30-2023, 06:18 AM

My personal experience with Safelite over the years has been terrible, so I will never let them touch anything I own. First back in 2008 when I had my R32, they damaged both a pillars and fought me the entire time until they finally paid to have them repainted, then just 2 years ago, just when I had begun to forget that experience, they installed a windshield incorrectly on my wifes GTI and leaked, forcing them to do the job again....

About a month ago, I picked up a rock chip on the M2, and had the dealer do it. Part came in 3 days, and the job was flawless. I wouldn't put aftermarket glass in a car like the M2, but to each their own.

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Brokenbones Private First Class 84 Rep 161 Posts Drives: M2c and S2000 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: norcal iTrader: (0)	Had cracked windshield replaced by dealer w oem glass. Had to wait a month or 6 weeks. Glass was done but looked ok. Then a bro dozer cracked the windshield again 3 mo later… big deal to go oem? Eh… was more work than calling safelite
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DanG Major General 10845 Rep 6,979 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.74]	I personally would go OEM. __________________ BMWCCA member Puget Sound Chapter
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21F87 New Member 22 Rep 17 Posts Drives: '21 M2C Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0)	I've been wondering about this as well. I have a chip in my windshield so I eventually want to get it replaced but I've also read conflicting reports about having it done by BMW vs Safelite, so I'm on the fence with what I should do. Lucky for me the chip is directly in my line of sight so it's not at all distracting 🤣
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DanG Major General 10845 Rep 6,979 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.74]	Safelight can do OEM glass. __________________ BMWCCA member Puget Sound Chapter
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brugada_thug Private First Class 162 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2010 Honda Fit, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Correct safelite will do OEM however it’s dependent on your insurance. I guess I’m going to go on oem and will report back on how it is….🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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captain slowly I like turtles! 722 Rep 697 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	My personal experience with Safelite over the years has been terrible, so I will never let them touch anything I own. First back in 2008 when I had my R32, they damaged both a pillars and fought me the entire time until they finally paid to have them repainted, then just 2 years ago, just when I had begun to forget that experience, they installed a windshield incorrectly on my wifes GTI and leaked, forcing them to do the job again.... About a month ago, I picked up a rock chip on the M2, and had the dealer do it. Part came in 3 days, and the job was flawless. I wouldn't put aftermarket glass in a car like the M2, but to each their own.
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