Replacing glass on an old car (windshield, replace, Chevy, costs)

[kapikap]

So my windshield is pitted, 2 or 3 small cracks. At night or under direct sun, i get a weird glaze. I can see thru the glass pretty well, but imperfections are frustrating at times.

Is it worth it to replace the glass? Or can i have this problem repaired?

[43north87west]

Originally Posted by kapikap

So my windshield is pitted, 2 or 3 small cracks. At night or under direct sun, i get a weird glaze. I can see thru the glass pretty well, but imperfections are frustrating at times.

Is it worth it to replace the glass? Or can i have this problem repaired?

Sounds like a replacement might be a good move. It depends on what kind of a car and how much the glass costs, though.

[Pruzhany]

Shop around, it shouldn't be more than $200.

[reed303]

You could try a DIY repair kit first. Like this one: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7651793

[kapikap]

$200 i can deal with. But the glass doea have a special film on it, or so i have read.

[Pruzhany]

Originally Posted by kapikap

$200 i can deal with. But the glass does have a special film on it, or so i have read.

I just had the one on my Chevy Avalanche replaced that has a an electronic strip across the top. It was $180 which included installation. Just stay away from the chain shops.

[supton]

Can't hurt to get an estimate. There are shops that do this. Can and ask.

Caution: i've heard that Safelite etc may use cheapo glass that is prone to pitting quickly. YMMV, but if it's old you might be ok with cheapo glass, as the car might age out before you wear out another windshield.

[duster1979]

Originally Posted by kapikap

$200 i can deal with. But the glass doea have a special film on it, or so i have read.

If you were to post the make and model someone here might be able to help you out based on actual experience, but to each his own.

[Labonte18]

Just mentioning, though I doubt it applies since you mentioned this is an old vehicle.. I would assume you don't have comprehensive..

But 5 or 6 states require that glass be covered under comprehensive. South Carolina is one. Ah, here's the list

South Carolina
Kentucky
Florida
Arizona
Massachusetts
New York

[Crashj007]

It may just be haze. #0000 steel wool will fix that. There are many posts on YouTube. Especially check out Farm Girl.
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