Front windshield keyed over the the weekend

blackE90 · 04-03-2006, 12:08 PM

Over this past weekend, some idiot had the bright idea to key my windshield. It runs up and down the entire driver's side. Anywho, I was wondering what is the procedure to getting your windshield replaced through BMW

Thanks

govtec · 04-03-2006, 12:45 PM

r u sure it was keyed and not from a tree branch? if it is keyed, at least the windshield could be replaced easily rather than repainted!!!

E90Fleet · 04-03-2006, 12:55 PM

They need to order the correct windshield depending on your options, and then have it installed

blackE90 · 04-03-2006, 05:20 PM

trust me no tree branch could have afflicted this kind of damage

govtec · 04-03-2006, 05:34 PM

how could someone go to great lengths to put marks on ur windshield when more damage could be done to paint on body panel? I just hope it doesn't happen to me. So far, I am clean for 6 months!!!

Brunotheboxer · 04-03-2006, 05:48 PM

Squawks · 04-03-2006, 05:52 PM

Some girl once posted about her car being keyed before she realized that they were just spider webs.

wheeler · 04-03-2006, 06:21 PM

Some insurance policies have different coverage for glass repairs, and will cover 100%. You should check with your agent.

tctic · 04-04-2006, 03:14 AM

Anyone think a repair on the windshield might be possible because even small chips could be repaired nowadays.

davinet78 · 04-04-2006, 03:37 AM

sorry to hear mate

puck724 · 04-04-2006, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

They need to order the correct windshield depending on your options, and then have it installed

how would the windshield be differant?

BitStream · 04-04-2006, 05:15 AM

i can't imagine they got too deep unless they brought a dremel with them to do the damage --

maybe before you look for a replacement you should try some of the glass polishers out there.

zaino makes one which i used over the weekend for the first time.

worked EXCELLENT on glass, but I don't know if it will be enough to remove the mark.

Hankdoll · 04-04-2006, 12:58 PM

Yes, try and repair before replacing & talk to a speciaslist. It's very difficult for a replaced windshield to sit as perfectly as one factory installed. I replaced one on my e30 M3 and they could never get that thing to stop from whistling.

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govtec Brigadier General 39 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (7)	r u sure it was keyed and not from a tree branch? if it is keyed, at least the windshield could be replaced easily rather than repainted!!!
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govtec Brigadier General 39 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (7)	how could someone go to great lengths to put marks on ur windshield when more damage could be done to paint on body panel? I just hope it doesn't happen to me. So far, I am clean for 6 months!!!
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wheeler Private First Class 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento CA iTrader: (0)	Some insurance policies have different coverage for glass repairs, and will cover 100%. You should check with your agent.
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BitStream First Lieutenant 37 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey, US iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i can't imagine they got too deep unless they brought a dremel with them to do the damage -- maybe before you look for a replacement you should try some of the glass polishers out there. zaino makes one which i used over the weekend for the first time. worked EXCELLENT on glass, but I don't know if it will be enough to remove the mark.
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Hankdoll Lieutenant 136 Rep 423 Posts Drives: M2/M3/4/5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: O.C., CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, try and repair before replacing & talk to a speciaslist. It's very difficult for a replaced windshield to sit as perfectly as one factory installed. I replaced one on my e30 M3 and they could never get that thing to stop from whistling. __________________
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