$ for rock chip in glass?

AllBlackBimmer · 08-08-2013, 07:15 PM

Got a very small chip in my windshield this week coming home from work

I know BMWs have "soft" glass and rock chips are sometimes unavoidable, but still...

Average price to repair a rock chip in glass? Is $120 reasonable?

Plan on going the Cindy Rowe/safelite route, unless there is a good reason I shouldn't?...

cuiter23 · 08-08-2013, 07:17 PM

invalid able?

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-08-2013, 07:22 PM

Why not just have Safelite seal the rock chip and then claim it on insurance?

Had that done a couple of years ago- they were sitting outside of the local car wash. They did it while I waited and I didn't pay any out-of-pocket nor did my insurance go up. Win win!

So how big are we talking here... potential spidering, or...?

Benstuck · 08-08-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

invalid able?

LOLLLL I love it when dumb people attempt to use words they cannot spell

BavarianFanatic · 08-08-2013, 07:38 PM

Most insurance covers repair of chips with zero deductible. Primarily because an unrepaired chip can lead to a crack/run requiring a new windshield. Call you insurance company first and go from there.

Oh, and $120 is most of the way to a whole new windshield.

Arben72 · 08-08-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

Most insurance covers repair of chips with zero deductible. Primarily because an unrepaired chip can lead to a crack/run requiring a new windshield. Call you insurance company first and go from there.

Oh, and $120 is most of the way to a whole new windshield.

Oem Pinkerton is nearly 700$. Maybe you can get aftermarket for $200, but I've never seen one without quality issues.

BavarianFanatic · 08-08-2013, 08:04 PM

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Oem Pinkerton is nearly 700$. Maybe you can get aftermarket for $200, but I've never seen one without quality issues.

Pilkington. And what sort of quality issues?

Titanium3er · 08-08-2013, 08:06 PM

I had a small crack repaired with glue for under $80. Ins company paid it all.

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-08-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Titanium3er

I had a small crack repaired with glue for under $80. Ins company paid it all.

This. Unless it's bigger than, say, a dime I wouldn't replace...

1chanc3 · 08-08-2013, 08:34 PM

There are tons of companies here that can just fill a small crack with resin. Ask a reputable tint place for some places. When my friend was about to get his tint, the shop found a small dent, and referred him to this place that filled the dent with resin for $40. 24hour cure time and he was back into the shop to get his glass tinted.

I would pay no more than $70.

AllBlackBimmer · 08-08-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Skhmund

LOLLLL I love it when dumb people attempt to use words they cannot spell

Yea I'm an idiot and don't know how to spell...

..fucking autocorrect on the ipad, so relax.

..I love people that use "LOLLLL" because that always makes you look intelligent too

don't respond, I'm over it and will not acknowledge anything else that has to do with this. End.

AllBlackBimmer · 08-08-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

Most insurance covers repair of chips with zero deductible. Primarily because an unrepaired chip can lead to a crack/run requiring a new windshield. Call you insurance company first and go from there.

Oh, and $120 is most of the way to a whole new windshield.

Him, yea my only worries with insurance is increased payments since I made a claim... But will give them a call...

No way is $120 close to a new windshield... Thought those things are 800+ for an oem windshield?

AllBlackBimmer · 08-08-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

This. Unless it's bigger than, say, a dime I wouldn't replace...

My chip is smaller than the size of a pencil is around, very small... But noticeable and right below my line of sight.

Benstuck · 08-08-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skhmund

LOLLLL I love it when dumb people attempt to use words they cannot spell

Yea I'm an idiot and don't know how to spell...

..fucking autocorrect on the ipad, so relax.

..I love people that use "LOLLLL" because that always makes you look intelligent too

don't respond, I'm over it and will not acknowledge anything else that has to do with this. End.

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-08-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

This. Unless it's bigger than, say, a dime I wouldn't replace...

My chip is smaller than the size of a pencil is around, very small... But noticeable and right below my line of sight.

I would definitely go the resin route.

Titanium3er · 08-08-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

Him, yea my only worries with insurance is increased payments since I made a claim... But will give them a call...

Ask your agent or ins company, but I highly doubt this type of claim would increase your premium.

I used to work for one and they actually want you to make these types of claims. Exactly as bavarianfanatic said, t saves them $$$ because a small crack very quickly progresses to full windshield replacement. On our cars that will run 1k or more for OEM. That's why they pay the full amount no deductible.

Titanium3er · 08-08-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I would definitely go the resin route.

+1000

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-09-2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

Most insurance covers repair of chips with zero deductible. Primarily because an unrepaired chip can lead to a crack/run requiring a new windshield. Call you insurance company first and go from there.

Oh, and $120 is most of the way to a whole new windshield.

Him, yea my only worries with insurance is increased payments since I made a claim... But will give them a call...

No way is $120 close to a new windshield... Thought those things are 800+ for an oem windshield?

I can pretty much guarantee you it won't affect your premium brother- mine was done and it definitely wasn't. Good luck and let me know how you do. What insurance if you don't mind me asking?

mex2309 · 08-09-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

My chip is smaller than the size of a pencil is around, very small... But noticeable and right below my line of sight.

Just had this done in my other car and depending on the insurance you have they cover it. Insurance does not go up.

Also live in central PA and took it too Cindy Row-Safelite.

AddictedToBavarian · 08-09-2013, 08:14 AM

Resin works well. I had it done on a small chip that began to spider a couple years ago. You can barely even see it.

AllBlackBimmer · 08-11-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AddictedToBavarian

Resin works well. I had it done on a small chip that began to spider a couple years ago. You can barely even see it.

When you say resin, who is doing the work? Glass shop like Cindy Rowe or tint shop, or diy?

AllBlackBimmer · 08-11-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I can pretty much guarantee you it won't affect your premium brother- mine was done and it definitely wasn't. Good luck and let me know how you do. What insurance if you don't mind me asking?

MetLife which blows, but am thinking they should cover it... I'm calling tomorrow

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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Why not just have Safelite seal the rock chip and then claim it on insurance? Had that done a couple of years ago- they were sitting outside of the local car wash. They did it while I waited and I didn't pay any out-of-pocket nor did my insurance go up. Win win! So how big are we talking here... potential spidering, or...?
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BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough 655 Rep 3,079 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Most insurance covers repair of chips with zero deductible. Primarily because an unrepaired chip can lead to a crack/run requiring a new windshield. Call you insurance company first and go from there. Oh, and $120 is most of the way to a whole new windshield.
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1chanc3 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	There are tons of companies here that can just fill a small crack with resin. Ask a reputable tint place for some places. When my friend was about to get his tint, the shop found a small dent, and referred him to this place that filled the dent with resin for $40. 24hour cure time and he was back into the shop to get his glass tinted. I would pay no more than $70. __________________ 2010 335i Coupe- Monaco Blue Metallic
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AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito 96 Rep 2,767 Posts Drives: Miss my E92 but love my E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	Resin works well. I had it done on a small chip that began to spider a couple years ago. You can barely even see it.
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