PPF on the windshield

greentrbo95gst · 11-29-2020, 08:46 PM

Have you guys ever installed a clear bra on the windshield? I am trying to avoid rock trips on the trips.

///WeissBisBlau · 11-29-2020, 08:52 PM

Nah man, I don’t think it’s a thing. I’ve never heard of anyone PPFing their windshield. I mean, it’s just kinda tough to protect your car from EVERYthing, you know? It has to endure a pretty hostile environment for us. If you do happen to get one of those little rock chips, check with your insurance, as they will sometimes pay for the repair, in the interest of not having to replace a full windshield in the event the chip splits further.

hova00 · 11-29-2020, 09:01 PM

They do have a product available for windshields and it's called Exoshield.

I just had it done on my 21 M5C while the car was getting PPF on the front end and roof because I do track the car. Cost was $450.00 installed.

///WeissBisBlau · 11-29-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hova00

They do have a product available for windshields and it's called Exoshield.

I just had it done on my 21 M5C while the car was getting PPF on the front end and roof because I do track the car. Cost was $450.00 installed.

Ah, well there you go. I stand corrected. Does it impact front visibility at all?

greentrbo95gst · 11-29-2020, 09:09 PM

Sweet. I am going to send it to my detail/ppf guy tomorrow. Thanks guys

hova00 · 11-29-2020, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ///WeissBisBlau

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Originally Posted by hova00

They do have a product available for windshields and it's called Exoshield.

I just had it done on my 21 M5C while the car was getting PPF on the front end and roof because I do track the car. Cost was $450.00 installed.

Ah, well there you go. I stand corrected. Does it impact front visibility at all?

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Originally Posted by ///WeissBisBlau

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Originally Posted by hova00

They do have a product available for windshields and it's called Exoshield.

I just had it done on my 21 M5C while the car was getting PPF on the front end and roof because I do track the car. Cost was $450.00 installed.

Ah, well there you go. I stand corrected. Does it impact front visibility at all?

You wouldn't know it was there and visibility is the same as before it was applied.

13M5F10 · 11-29-2020, 09:30 PM

It dies exist the however I was told that a few wipes with the wipers will scratch it up.

MysticBlue · 11-29-2020, 09:31 PM

How do the windshield wipers do in the rain with that? I seem to remember someone commenting that it made their wipers jump and chatter, but since I don't remember the details, I could be wrong.

Crumbs · 11-30-2020, 09:59 AM

didnt know this was a thing

Maverik259 · 12-02-2020, 09:18 AM

Matt from Obsessed Garage had it installed on his GT3 RS. Has some videos of it on his youtube channel.

Maverik259 · 12-19-2022, 08:59 PM

Just cracked my windshield so figured why not. Look into my ppf guy doing this. And they told me the manufacturer put a recall on the stuff. Expecting a multi month delay she said. But they also wanted $900 for it and wanted to remove some trim which I think is overkill and much harder to simply remove and replace but ya. Not worth almost a grand imo. Tint alone is $500.

CrashCade · 12-20-2022, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 13M5F10

It dies exist the however I was told that a few wipes with the wipers will scratch it up.

I ran ExoShield on my last car and will use it again on this one after I replace my windshield. It is not as hard as glass but does add a layer of protection that is cheap in comparison to replacing a windshield.

It will scratch over time and it pits easier than a windshield. When it gets bad, peel it and have a new piece installed. $300 vs $2k.

subterFUSE · 12-23-2022, 08:14 AM

Yes there are films for glass.

All glass is $0 deductible by law in my state, so I never bothered to try it.

spuntyb · 12-23-2022, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

Yes there are films for glass.

All glass is $0 deductible by law in my state, so I never bothered to try it.

Same. Mine gets pitted in like 6 months. When it gets bad, I go through insurance and get a new one.

Maverik259 · 12-24-2022, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CrashCade

I ran ExoShield on my last car and will use it again on this one after I replace my windshield. It is not as hard as glass but does add a layer of protection that is cheap in comparison to replacing a windshield.

It will scratch over time and it pits easier than a windshield. When it gets bad, peel it and have a new piece installed. $300 vs $2k.

Lol my ppf guy wants $1000 to install it. Assuming the manufacturer ever releases it for sale again. Goal was to avoid the pitting with the self healing features that ppf typically has using hot water. Guess that’s not the case?
For $300 it’s a no brainer. $1000 hell no. Especially with $0 deductible I have.

New windshield installed today! Tint after the holidays. Kinda glad as I almost forgot what it was like to not have tint on the windshield. The normal glare alone is worth it! Haha

G-M5 · 12-25-2022, 10:27 AM

I have it and love it in Cali. Freeways here are not friendly.

Maverik259 · 12-25-2022, 11:21 PM

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I have it and love it in Cali. Freeways here are not friendly.

Not very helpful lol.
A bit more detailed experience would be great. How long you had it?. Experience with pitting, chips, self heal, cost, blah blah

G-M5 · 12-26-2022, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Not very helpful lol.
A bit more detailed experience would be great. How long you had it?. Experience with pitting, chips, self heal, cost, blah blah

I have had it on all my cars since 2017.

My previous gen F10 M5 had it. Lasted about 2 and half years and it needs to be replaced. Drove that car 4 years without cracking or chipping the windshield. It cost around $400 installed and its the best investment ever.

micvite · 12-26-2022, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by G-M5

I have had it on all my cars since 2017.

My previous gen F10 M5 had it. Lasted about 2 and half years and it needs to be replaced. Drove that car 4 years without cracking or chipping the windshield. It cost around $400 installed and its the best investment ever.

How many miles? Primarily highway or city? And what state if you don't mind.

G-M5 · 12-28-2022, 09:43 AM

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How many miles? Primarily highway or city? And what state if you don't mind.

I am in CA. I put around 25k miles on the car and if you do get it, never turn on the wipers on dry windshield as it will scratch the ppf.

It’s one of the first thing i did on my current F90 as well.

Maverik259 · 12-28-2022, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by G-M5

I am in CA. I put around 25k miles on the car and if you do get it, never turn on the wipers on dry windshield as it will scratch the ppf.

It’s one of the first thing i did on my current F90 as well.

What brand ppf for $400 installed in CA?

My Virginia Beach ppf guy wants $1000 for exoshield citing they have to remove trim to give it a seem less look which I could care less about. Don’t understand how you couldn’t simply cut it close enough to the edge free hand. For $400 I would do easy. But not for $1000 haha

Rippy · 12-28-2022, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

Have you guys ever installed a clear bra on the windshield? I am trying to avoid rock trips on the trips.

Yes I have it, love it. It’s much harder than PPF film.

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///WeissBisBlau Captain 265 Rep 720 Posts Drives: ‘21 M5C Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AL iTrader: (0)	Nah man, I don’t think it’s a thing. I’ve never heard of anyone PPFing their windshield. I mean, it’s just kinda tough to protect your car from EVERYthing, you know? It has to endure a pretty hostile environment for us. If you do happen to get one of those little rock chips, check with your insurance, as they will sometimes pay for the repair, in the interest of not having to replace a full windshield in the event the chip splits further.
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hova00 Major 1191 Rep 1,360 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EAST COAST iTrader: (7)	They do have a product available for windshields and it's called Exoshield. I just had it done on my 21 M5C while the car was getting PPF on the front end and roof because I do track the car. Cost was $450.00 installed.
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Maverik259 Major General 4140 Rep 7,159 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Just cracked my windshield so figured why not. Look into my ppf guy doing this. And they told me the manufacturer put a recall on the stuff. Expecting a multi month delay she said. But they also wanted $900 for it and wanted to remove some trim which I think is overkill and much harder to simply remove and replace but ya. Not worth almost a grand imo. Tint alone is $500. __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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