Kinda pricey but.... bullet proof glass
Stuff works. Dude shot my MATV in Afghanland with an AK and all it did was crack the glass.
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| Author: | AOgden [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | stones & windshield |
For the 4th time since we bought it new we are looking at a new windshield in our 07 KJ. A lot of big trucks and a lot of gravel driveways combine to create a very hazardous drive. Our insurance has covered all repairs & replacements but its a royal pain having to deal with this. Any thoughts on weather a hood deflector would help in this situation ?? Any other options or ideas ?? Ive suggested that my wife find a different route to work but she wont. I'm ready to try any thing at this point. Art |
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| Author: | BugginKJ [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: stones & windshield |
I went through the exact same issue with mine right after I bought it. The angle of the windshield is the reason for it taking the hits and breaking. When driving the KJ I have gotten used to not following as close as you normally would with any other vehicle at a safe traveling distance. The company that also did my last windshield did the windshields for Jeep in their parking lot if they had a damaged one, so they said, they also said it is a premium replacement glass unlike what most companies will install. Not that I ever followed too close with any other vehicle, I just have learned the angle of the windshield doesn't tolerate the sort of hits from rocks and back way off hoping someone else will jump in and fill the massive gap if I have to follow a truck. I also have had some hits on the windshield that I think in the past would have broken it and it hasn't been effected, so I am guessing what they told me is true. Good luck. |
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| Author: | kjon [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: stones & windshield |
Buy yourself a windshield repair kit for $10. It'll fix those chips so they don't turn into cracks. I usually don't bother with the injection plunger- just put a couple drops on the chip, put the plastic strip over it to stop it from running, and heat up the spot on the windshield from the inside with a blowdryer or heat gun- that'll suck the goo into the chip better. After it cures (uv/sunlight needed), pull off the plastic strip and razor blade off the gunk. I've repaired mine at least 10 times while living in ND and driving back country oilfield roads. At least it's not a flat wrangler windshield- I see more of those cracked than not. |
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| Author: | KJ_WHEELER_2010 [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: stones & windshield |
Kinda pricey but.... bullet proof glass Stuff works. Dude shot my MATV in Afghanland with an AK and all it did was crack the glass.
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