XPEL TPU WINDSHIELD FILMINSTALLED

[ShootingCar]

I just had the new XPEL TPU WINDSHIELD FILM installed on my Grenadier Windshield at
Eurocars Detailing in Phoenix. I couldn’t be happier with the install and it is supposed to prevent the windshield from ever chipping or cracking which I have been concerned about with off-roading here in Arizona.

However prior to getting the film installed back in the first week of having my truck I got a chip on I-17 towards Flagstaff!
Anyway, I would recommend Max at Eurocars Detailing for this work.
The installed cost was $630.
I will report my experience with it in the future.

 

[HereinDaRockies]

How does a chip form? Did the rock puncture the film? Or film is still in tact ?

If punctured, I would be concerned about debris / dust / moisture working its way underneath the film

 

[Phred]

My dealer sent me a text offering this. I am thinking of adding this on my first service.

 

[ShootingCar]

How does a chip form? Did the rock puncture the film? Or film is still in tact ?

If punctured, I would be concerned about debris / dust / moisture working its way underneath the film

The chip in my windshield occurred three months prior to the film installation. It created a small chip/crack about an 1/8” diameter. I had it epoxy filled prior to the film installation. The film should not separate and have any thing build up behind it.

 

[pmatusov]

Awesome! I was happy with my windshield deflecting an ounce-sized piece of stucco falling off contractor's truck in San Diego, but then... Near Coral Pink Sand Dunes, an oncoming Chevy truck tossed two rocks into mine. Spent a happy hour in Hurricane, Utah, using two windshield repair kits.

 

[Dr_Nimslow]

We’ve had our Trailmaster two weeks now. Since we live in the land of perpetual construction, both roads and homes I decided windshield protection would be worth it.

I had the XPEL installed the day before yesterday, on the way home from getting it installed, I took a stone to the center of the windshield. It left a small divot in the film, but the glass is fine, and intact.

Well worth the $650, if it keeps me from replacing a $2800 windshield.

 

[HereinDaRockies]

We’ve had our Trailmaster two weeks now. Since we live in the land of perpetual construction, both roads and homes I decided windshield protection would be worth it.

I had the XPEL installed the day before yesterday, on the way home from getting it installed, I took a stone to the center of the windshield. It left a small divot in the film, but the glass is fine, and intact.

Well worth the $650, if it keeps me from replacing a $2800 windshield.

Why not get windshield coverage on your auto insurance? Sure it’s a hassle.. but it’s not a comparison of 650 vs 2800 right?

 

[Dr_Nimslow]

Why not get windshield coverage on your auto insurance? Sure it’s a hassle.. but it’s not a comparison of 650 vs 2800 right

Why not get windshield coverage on your auto insurance? Sure it’s a hassle.. but it’s not a comparison of 650 vs 2800 right?

I’ve got windshield coverage, so correct, it’s mostly the hassle factor. Considering I saw one owner locally that posted they had three cracked windshields in under a year, it seemed like a worthwhile cost/benefit thing.

 

[Tenac]

It also shows up as a claim on your insurance and some companies have a limit over x amount years.

 

[HereinDaRockies]

That film,, once you get a hard hit, does it not tear the film?

 

[Clark Kent]

That film,, once you get a hard hit, does it not tear the film?

I'm also interested in the long term durability and loss of clarity due to dust erosion and wiper blade scuffing. At US$650 it's not something you want to replace often.

 

[ShootingCar]

I'm also interested in the long term durability and loss of clarity due to dust erosion and wiper blade scuffing. At US$650 it's not something you want to replace often.

You’re right. You should wait. I will report back my experience in say five years.

 

[Clark Kent]

You’re right. You should wait. I will report back my experience in say five years.

I said I was interested in the product durability not that I was interested in doing it. 5 years could be 5 months or 5 weeks depending on the conditions. But sure, report back. I'll be here.

 

[Tenac]

I'm also interested in the long term durability and loss of clarity due to dust erosion and wiper blade scuffing. At US$650 it's not something you want to replace often.

I have one on my M8 its been there for about 3 years now has some dings but nothing near what a chip in the glass looks like. The longest I went with protection was an older one back when they looked a bit wavy 5 years before first replacement (which they covered under their own warranty). Since I have been using windshield protection I have not claimed for a replacement. To each their own for sure, if you live in a spot that rarely sees rocks then might not be worth it. Here in AZ its terrible, that is why the state requires coverage from insurances to offer.

 

[997DAVID]

I just had the new XPEL TPU WINDSHIELD FILM installed on my Grenadier Windshield at
Eurocars Detailing in Phoenix. I couldn’t be happier with the install and it is supposed to prevent the windshield from ever chipping or cracking which I have been concerned about with off-roading here in Arizona.

However prior to getting the film installed back in the first week of having my truck I got a chip on I-17 towards Flagstaff!
Anyway, I would recommend Max at Eurocars Detailing for this work.
The installed cost was $630.
I will report my experience with it in the future.

I did same thing just cracked on 3rd windshield $2500 cdn a shot...I will have to get a 2nd job just for glass bill Ha Ha