For sure there are differences. I've had my windshield replaced through an insurance claim and they replaced the "Shatterprufe" brand with "Fuyao" due to the Chinese glass being the cheapest. I immediately noticed a significantly higher dashboard reflection than with the "Shatterprufe" brand, which is the OEM manufacturer for my car where I live. Long story short - the Fuyao glass reflected so much and the insurance refused to replaced it again - I had to replace the glass again out of my own pocket. It made a HUGE difference in dashboard reflection.
We call Fuyao " Fuck you guy glass". As when they first came out, they sucked bad. They do make good glass, most of the time these days though. The glass company should have done the replacement for free if there was a legit issue. I recommend not using that Business again if you did talk to them about it, within their warranty of return. Although distribution companies often screw us. Even so, we would just bite the bullet.
There can be important differences: The UV resistance can be much less than original leading to more heat more reflection on the inside, the tint of the screen can be slightly different which can be a problem for the rain - light sensors- I replaced a windshield on an old car and got the cheapest since the car wasn't worth much.. the rain sensor worked all the time after the change.
I have a Fuyao windshield on my Subaru. It cracks constantly, from different directions even when parked and not in use. It lasted about 4 months. It never had any rock impacts or anything. The optical quality was poor compared with stock Subaru windshield. No noticable UV protection like stock windshield. I regret replacing the stock windshield that had tiny rock chips. It was still much better than a new Fuyao windshield. I've owned 6 car. Fuyao is the first windshield that cracked. I'm always careful with my windshield.
We call that fuck you guy glass. It's hit and miss with them. Still shouldn't be cracking for no reason. That's an installation problem or chips you are just not aware of.
I also did not like the lighter tint on a new fuyao windshield, also it had two optical distortions. Got it replaced with Original windshield Part (which is also not perfekt and unlike the original from band)
As another commentor mentioned, that sounds like an installation issue. Read our blog for more info: info.glass.com/new-windshield-breaks-again-after-installation/
Yep not worth it at all in my opinion, unless it is still under warranty . The bigger difference is quality of the install , by the installer installing it.
Update: 20-year glass vet here now. I install ADAS glass all the time. Right now the only vehicle having issues with aftermarket is GM. Editing this because there are now many good aftermarket options for the GM LDWS issue. However, I do not recommend Pilkington at this point in time if you have LDWS.
@@ChronicEye New glass won't help wind noise issues unless the issue is a leak from installation. Has nothing to do with the glass. I'm not sure why everyone thinks OEM is better. Aftermarket in most cases, no matter what the product is better. That's not any different with glass. Aftermarket glass is better glass than OEM 99% of the time.
@@BLAZEPSI Car manufacturers only meet the low federal standards. Aftermarket companies often exceed those standards. On top of that, it is aftermarket companies that make most of the OEM glass anyway. I've been installing glass since I was a teenager. I've been getting paid to do it for 16 years now. Those glass companies that don't make good glass rarely make it to the big US distributors. You can get bad aftermarket glass still, normally that will come from a Hispanic shop that has some Mexico hookup on cheap stuff. To be clear, not all Mexican glass is bad. Every country makes bad glass and good glass. They typically arn't good installers anyway so the glass is the least of your worries. For instance Saflite has the worst aftermarket glass. They make there own, it's so bad they had to stop selling it to other glass shops, at least in my area. They may have stopped making any new glass all together.
I have a Jeep Wrangler Sport and the OEM has the decal, aftermarket doesn't. And insurance companies outside of Texas are a rip off. Full coverage in Arizona vs Texas resulted in 'Pay More Get Less' ... Premium went up by $400.00 and coverage amounts have been lowered on occurrence. To add insult to injury, windshield coverage cost extra, and you still have to pay for OEM. They only cover 1/2 the cost unless I go with aftermarket. I miss my 🏡 country!
I have an 01 Honda Civic 2-door I live in Northern Virginia and I have called everyone that's on Google for Northern Virginia not one person said they can find an original window I've already had a window installed at $450 call the place up and said it was defective the guy told me it was past 2 days so I had to go out and spend another 450 and the top corners of the windshield are bent in so when I'm driving and the Sun glares to the front windshield it looks like I have a flashlight in my face so I have to go and spend another $450 are you guys located in Northern Virginia
The quality / durability of the OE glass far surpasses that of the OEM. The OE has to withstand all damage during test drives as the vehicle cannot be sold as “new” with a damaged or replaced windshield. The vehicle manufacturer will have to pay the dealer for glass replacement until the new vehicle is sold, therefore slicing already thin margins made on vehicle sales. That is why glass manufacturers have to guarantee the vehicle manufacture the windshield will last until vehicle is sold, and the oem glass does not have the same requirements. The baking time of the OE glass manufacturing process is twice that of the OEM time. Same safety standards are met but durability of glass is less on the OEM parts.
That's not true whatsoever. I replace glass on vehicles that have literally just come off the truck. 80% of new vehicles have some kind of repairs done to them before they are even sold. You would be amazed the see how common damage happens in transit. Also, aftermarket glass is far better than OE, or OEM. If you say otherwise then you have been fooled by salesmen looking to charge you more. Very rarely have I ever seen an OE part for any product be better than a good aftermarket part. No matter if we are talking about parts for cars, computers, or tools. I'm not sure why Aftermarket has such a bad rep in glass replacement.? I would take the cheapest glass installed by a great tech over a great glass installed by a bad tech every time. When you upgrade a car for anything, may it be racing. They use Aftermarket, not OE or OEM. Also, the only difference between OE and OEM is that OE is the part that came on that car stock. So if you take an OE part from one car and put it on another car. That part by definition becomes an OEM part. Original Equipment = OE Original Equipment Manufacture = OEM All OE and OEM parts are made by aftermarket companies.
i have acura asking if i want to wait for the original or get it done in two days with an aftermarket. i have the windshield warranty so there is no cost to me either way. i assume i should wait for the original? 22 mdx
I have been installing windshields over 14yrs now and i dont recommend oem glass waste of money. Best advice is get a installer that has great reviews. You shouldn't hear any noises after u get a new windshield installed if u do it wasnt done right. Never go with cheapest guy in town most likely u will end up having a leak and cost u hundreds or thousands from water damage. Only reason you would go oem is if u have extra money or u have a luxurious car that has many sensors on it.
My 2014 Ford f150 OE Sound Screen has a large crank. Local shop for OE sound screen is over $500. Aftermarket "Benson" brand is $295. Guy has years of experience installing auto glass. Is the OE Sound Screen worth getting again? I do like how the sound is reduced.
I just bought a 2017 Murano and I’m already having problems with the clarity of my windshield. From where I normally sit in the driver seat there is a wave like distortion right in my line of view. Has anyone ever experienced this?
@@sandykat2 possible causes of this windshield came defective from the factory or when the wholesale supplier gets it has a scratch and they try to buff it out causing a distortion in that area. My best guess your windshield doesnt say nissan on it.
I went with aftermarket windshield and I hear some wind noise past 70mph think it wasn't done right , I waited over hour to drive on 90degree weather. Just one guy with mobile service
Sometimes wind noise will sound "different" after an installation. Not necessarily better or worse, but different because the car is now slightly different. However, if you're experiencing excessive wind noise, this is typically caused by a molding/trim issue. Mouldings that are removed and reinstalled might lose their original shape. This can be a cost savings to the customer. However, smetimes a new moulding is necessary. Wind noise is rarely due to a bad seal by the installer.
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For sure there are differences. I've had my windshield replaced through an insurance claim and they replaced the "Shatterprufe" brand with "Fuyao" due to the Chinese glass being the cheapest. I immediately noticed a significantly higher dashboard reflection than with the "Shatterprufe" brand, which is the OEM manufacturer for my car where I live. Long story short - the Fuyao glass reflected so much and the insurance refused to replaced it again - I had to replace the glass again out of my own pocket. It made a HUGE difference in dashboard reflection.
We call Fuyao " Fuck you guy glass".
As when they first came out, they sucked bad.
They do make good glass, most of the time these days though. The glass company should have done the replacement for free if there was a legit issue.
I recommend not using that Business again if you did talk to them about it, within their warranty of return. Although distribution companies often screw us. Even so, we would just bite the bullet.
same thing just happened to me ... first time I sat in the car after it was installed I immediately noticed it
There can be important differences:
The UV resistance can be much less than original leading to more heat more reflection on the inside, the tint of the screen can be slightly different which can be a problem for the rain - light sensors- I replaced a windshield on an old car and got the cheapest since the car wasn't worth much.. the rain sensor worked all the time after the change.
I got an oem windshield from Safelite.
I have a Fuyao windshield on my Subaru. It cracks constantly, from different directions even when parked and not in use. It lasted about 4 months. It never had any rock impacts or anything. The optical quality was poor compared with stock Subaru windshield. No noticable UV protection like stock windshield. I regret replacing the stock windshield that had tiny rock chips. It was still much better than a new Fuyao windshield. I've owned 6 car. Fuyao is the first windshield that cracked. I'm always careful with my windshield.
Thor _ anything pronounce like Chinese should be the deal breaker, pilkington is the best, then saint Gobain.
We call that fuck you guy glass. It's hit and miss with them. Still shouldn't be cracking for no reason. That's an installation problem or chips you are just not aware of.
I also did not like the lighter tint on a new fuyao windshield, also it had two optical distortions. Got it replaced with Original windshield Part (which is also not perfekt and unlike the original from band)
As another commentor mentioned, that sounds like an installation issue. Read our blog for more info: info.glass.com/new-windshield-breaks-again-after-installation/
i have eyesight sys on my subie so insurance covered OEM (Carlex). I wish I could've picked Pilkington though.
My replacement windshield didnt last 2 months. TINY rock from semi broke it.
Three times more than an aftermarket and they all break the same
Yep not worth it at all in my opinion, unless it is still under warranty . The bigger difference is quality of the install , by the installer installing it.
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Update:
20-year glass vet here now.
I install ADAS glass all the time.
Right now the only vehicle having issues with aftermarket is GM.
Editing this because there are now many good aftermarket options for the GM LDWS issue. However, I do not recommend Pilkington at this point in time if you have LDWS.
I installed XYG glass trying to reduce wind noises on 07 vic any suggestions probably should have went with OE
@@ChronicEye New glass won't help wind noise issues unless the issue is a leak from installation. Has nothing to do with the glass. I'm not sure why everyone thinks OEM is better. Aftermarket in most cases, no matter what the product is better. That's not any different with glass. Aftermarket glass is better glass than OEM 99% of the time.
@@vikingkombat9389 "better than oem 99% of the time", bold claim. Please educate me on why is that. Im in the market for new windshield.
@@BLAZEPSI Car manufacturers only meet the low federal standards. Aftermarket companies often exceed those standards. On top of that, it is aftermarket companies that make most of the OEM glass anyway.
I've been installing glass since I was a teenager.
I've been getting paid to do it for 16 years now.
Those glass companies that don't make good glass rarely make it to the big US distributors.
You can get bad aftermarket glass still, normally that will come
from a Hispanic shop that has some Mexico hookup on cheap stuff. To be clear, not all Mexican glass is bad.
Every country makes bad glass and good glass.
They typically arn't good installers anyway so the glass is the least of your worries.
For instance Saflite has the worst aftermarket glass.
They make there own, it's so bad they had to stop selling it
to other glass shops, at least in my area.
They may have stopped making any new glass all together.
@@ChronicEye They don't make an acoustic glass for your model so your noise has nothing to do with the glass.
I have a Jeep Wrangler Sport and the OEM has the decal, aftermarket doesn't. And insurance companies outside of Texas are a rip off. Full coverage in Arizona vs Texas resulted in 'Pay More Get Less' ... Premium went up by $400.00 and coverage amounts have been lowered on occurrence. To add insult to injury, windshield coverage cost extra, and you still have to pay for OEM. They only cover 1/2 the cost unless I go with aftermarket. I miss my 🏡 country!
Buy a sticker. it's cheaper.
@@vikingkombat9389 😂💯
Yep, fully agreed.
What are bumper height requirement are they same for every vehicle
Can an auto-glass be repaired fit someone who has vision impairment?
Good buddy need help ,do one windscreen fit 2 or more cars if so how do one know that any knowledge is help full
I have an 01 Honda Civic 2-door I live in Northern Virginia and I have called everyone that's on Google for Northern Virginia not one person said they can find an original window I've already had a window installed at $450 call the place up and said it was defective the guy told me it was past 2 days so I had to go out and spend another 450 and the top corners of the windshield are bent in so when I'm driving and the Sun glares to the front windshield it looks like I have a flashlight in my face so I have to go and spend another $450 are you guys located in Northern Virginia
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The quality / durability of the OE glass far surpasses that of the OEM. The OE has to withstand all damage during test drives as the vehicle cannot be sold as “new” with a damaged or replaced windshield. The vehicle manufacturer will have to pay the dealer for glass replacement until the new vehicle is sold, therefore slicing already thin margins made on vehicle sales. That is why glass manufacturers have to guarantee the vehicle manufacture the windshield will last until vehicle is sold, and the oem glass does not have the same requirements. The baking time of the OE glass manufacturing process is twice that of the OEM time. Same safety standards are met but durability of glass is less on the OEM parts.
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Exsilint jab yoowzing OE and OEm. Making thereby the distinkshin betw orijinil eqwipmint and afdurmarkit made to kopy "sdandurdz"
My OE glass cracked to a tiny rock so it isn’t really durable. Need to replace it now.
That's not true whatsoever.
I replace glass on vehicles that have literally just come off the truck.
80% of new vehicles have some kind of repairs done to them before they are even sold.
You would be amazed the see how common damage happens in transit.
Also, aftermarket glass is far better than OE, or OEM. If you say otherwise then you have been fooled by salesmen looking to charge you more.
Very rarely have I ever seen an OE part for any product be better than a good aftermarket part.
No matter if we are talking about parts for cars, computers, or tools. I'm not sure why Aftermarket has such a bad rep in glass replacement.?
I would take the cheapest glass installed by a great tech over a great glass installed by a bad tech every time.
When you upgrade a car for anything, may it be racing. They use Aftermarket, not OE or OEM.
Also, the only difference between OE and OEM is that OE is the part that came on that car stock.
So if you take an OE part from one car and put it on another car. That part by definition becomes an OEM part.
Original Equipment = OE
Original Equipment Manufacture = OEM
All OE and OEM parts are made by aftermarket companies.
i have acura asking if i want to wait for the original or get it done in two days with an aftermarket. i have the windshield warranty so there is no cost to me either way. i assume i should wait for the original?
22 mdx
Definitely wait for the original. You don’t want to experience distortion with an aftermarket brand. The Acura is a luxury car with sensors.
Is it possible to get one from junkyard?
We never recommend installing used glass. It is typically damaged during the removal process.
I have been installing windshields over 14yrs now and i dont recommend oem glass waste of money. Best advice is get a installer that has great reviews. You shouldn't hear any noises after u get a new windshield installed if u do it wasnt done right. Never go with cheapest guy in town most likely u will end up having a leak and cost u hundreds or thousands from water damage. Only reason you would go oem is if u have extra money or u have a luxurious car that has many sensors on it.
My 2014 Ford f150 OE Sound Screen has a large crank. Local shop for OE sound screen is over $500. Aftermarket "Benson" brand is $295. Guy has years of experience installing auto glass. Is the OE Sound Screen worth getting again? I do like how the sound is reduced.
@@paulgator68 Do you think Fuyao is just as strong as OEM? What about the blue tint people are mentioning?
I just bought a 2017 Murano and I’m already having problems with the clarity of my windshield. From where I normally sit in the driver seat there is a wave like distortion right in my line of view. Has anyone ever experienced this?
@@sandykat2 possible causes of this windshield came defective from the factory or when the wholesale supplier gets it has a scratch and they try to buff it out causing a distortion in that area. My best guess your windshield doesnt say nissan on it.
@@paulgator68 not worth it the sound will be about the same unless you be driving 90 plus constantly.
I found Carlite glass for my 1978 F150 and 1998 Crown Vic.
I went with aftermarket windshield and I hear some wind noise past 70mph think it wasn't done right , I waited over hour to drive on 90degree weather. Just one guy with mobile service
Well, thats Not from the Glas, the Sound Comedy From the Installation. ASK for improvement By the installer
Sometimes wind noise will sound "different" after an installation. Not necessarily better or worse, but different because the car is now slightly different. However, if you're experiencing excessive wind noise, this is typically caused by a molding/trim issue. Mouldings that are removed and reinstalled might lose their original shape. This can be a cost savings to the customer. However, smetimes a new moulding is necessary. Wind noise is rarely due to a bad seal by the installer.
quality(durability) of the glass
Bob the man!
Eventuly oem isnt sold bud
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The glass on my Mazda is pretty crap.
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