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Old 01-13-2014, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SabrToothSqrl
what is causing your cracks? I put a bug deflector on mine... seems to keeps the rocks at bay.
Yep helped me out too
Old 01-13-2014, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by LOST
Has anyone tired that clear windshield film they sell at tint shops?
I'm pretty certain any film you put on any window goes on the interior surface. Same with tint. It would get destroyed pretty fast if it was on the outside.
Old 01-13-2014, 04:28 PM
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Not completely true. I saw a product at the SEMA show that installs on the outside of the windshield to protect from rock hits. I'll dig through all the pamphlets and post back.
Old 01-13-2014, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
Not completely true. I saw a product at the SEMA show that installs on the outside of the windshield to protect from rock hits. I'll dig through all the pamphlets and post back.
Motorcyclists can get a plastic/silicone shield for their glass headlights, surely they can make the same product for our windshields. My TJs used to take rock strikes very well without chipping or cracking.
Old 01-13-2014, 06:07 PM
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Clear Plex is the product I saw.
Old 01-13-2014, 06:14 PM
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Default Cost of windshield

Had a guy once tell me not to go with the cheapest windshield option. I didn't know there were multiple options. Thought he was just up selling me. Still not 100% sure, but did have a windshield that took a ton of abuse after trying it. Then I upgraded to a newer Jeep. Have a crack. Will try the process again. Maybe I am just being taken advantage of... but seemed like a pretty reputable shop. And if I remember correctly the difference in cost was maybe 20% or so?
Old 01-13-2014, 07:24 PM
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Just got quoted $350 for aftermarket vs. $498 for Jeep OEM. Getting the aftermarket. We'll see what happens.
Old 01-13-2014, 07:27 PM
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I went with Safelite and it was like $275. I have had it for a few months and it has taken a few hard shots and has held up better than the stock one.
Old 01-13-2014, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Windy city JK
Stop blasting the defrost on your windshield when it's cold out. Just use enough defrost to clear windshield then switch to vent.
This is what cracked mine.
Old 01-13-2014, 08:23 PM
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I'm on windshield #3 in my '13 JK also. Any recommendations on the deflector? Mopar or are there better ones out there?


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