What you said makes perfect sense considering all the windshields replaced
out there. It was years ago, and could have been my father's car that I
noticed the nicks much easier on the windshield with an aftermarket
windshield. Maybe it was a crappy glass shop who's no longer in business.
Who knows!


"Tali" <talinaeagles@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I worked for an auto glass distributor for three years. Aftermarket
> glass is perfectly fine and definitely cheaper. If this is a 2006
> Accord and has been pitted bad enough that the windshield needs
> replacing and not just repaired, chances are the OE Honda glass is no
> better or worse than Aftermarket. Truth be told, it is often
> manufactured in the same plant. Most Honda dealerships have contracts
> set up with auto glass shop like Speedy Glass or Apple Auto Glass and
> most of the time they prefer the Aftermarket because of the price.
> Personally, I'm familiar with Giant Glass, but as long as they are
> qualified professionals who use the right equipment, you are in good
> hands. If you are still a little nervous about going to one of these
> shops, just stop in and ask them some questions. I'll give you some
> pointers. While you are asking questions, casually watch the
> technicians at work. They should be wearing surgical type gloves when
> handling windshields that are being installed. Oils from hands and
> fingers can cause the urethane to not adhere to the glass. Plus,
> urethane contains chemicals that can irritate the skin. Ask how long
> it will take before you can drive your vehicle. Windshield urethanes
> require a "cure time" to harden. Newer types of urethanes will set in
> an hour two, longer in winter. A good technician will explain this to
> you
> Take a look around the shop. Is the work area fairly clean and free of
> contaminants?
> If all else fails, ask your insurance company or Honda service manager
> who they recommend.
> One more comment on OE vs. Aftermarket, If you have a peek at
> manufacturer's stamp on any 03-05 Cavalier, Sunfire, it is made by a
> company called Crinimex out of Mexico. GM found that is was more cost
> effective to install at their factories then PPG glass. Oh, and PPG
> also supplies aftermarket glass. The only time I have found that OE is
> better than Aftermarket is when the factory glass has a solar
> reflective coating, i.e. Chevy Venture, and the windshield with solar
> coating is about 3 times the price as the Chinese version without it.
> Dave L wrote:
>> "Robert11" <rgsros@notme.com> wrote in message
>> news:_OKdnf5DLeC9W3XZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> > Hello:
>> >
>> > Have a 2006 Accord that looks like it will need a replacement front
>> > windshield due to a lot of rocks impacting it over the year.
>> >
>> > Would Giant Glass be O.K. to use ?
>> >
>> > I guess I'm wondering if they use "real" Honda approved glass, or an
>> > after-market type ?
>> >
>> > Should I have it done by a Honda dealership ?
>> >
>> > Any thoughts on would be appreciated.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Bob
>>
>> Don't know about Giant Glass but I've seen aftermarket windshields get
>> pitted easily by rocks, where an OEM windshield still looks clear.
>> Unfortunately I couldn't tell you how to look for good glass.
>>
>> -Dave
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