[TrailriderMike]

I have an '08 Wrangler with 14,000 miles. The jeep is in mint condition. The elbow grease keeps it nice and shiny when it's not on the trail. Everytime I wash my windshield, I have been noticing more and more micro-chips in the windshield. I take extra precaution to keep my windshield out of harms way just because of the nature of the vulnerable vertical windshield. In my mind, with me being so cautious, I don't understand how all the 1000's and 1000's of micro-chips could occur. When I drive into the sun, the entire windshield looks so dirty and I know it is clean but chipped. I have run a razer blade accross the windshield to confirm it is indeed chipped.

I don't understand. I feel the windshield could be defective. Is this possible? Has anyone else had these issues? What do you think I should do? I am extremely frustrated about this.

[ncb]

That's the life of a near vertical windshield. I saw a vendor at the SEMA show last fall that sold a vehicle specific film that's applied to windshields to save on pitting and breaking. It's crystal clear and lasts for a couple years.

[242much]

could be pitting from sand. just got to replace it from time to time.

[rirrgang]

I'm on my second windshield. 30,000 miles. This one is about 5,000 miles old and looks like crap already. Vertical windshields have no life. Even the bug / wind deflector doesn't help one tiny bit.

[UTAH]

Originally Posted by ncb

That's the life of a near vertical windshield.

Yep. I typically own 5 or 6 vehicles at a time. The only windshields I've replaced in the last 20 years have been on my CJs/YJs/TJs and JKs. I lost the windshield on the '07 JK at 4,000 miles. I've got 200 miles on the new '09 JK and already have a chip.

Bill

[RabidUmpaLumpa]

how much to replace our windshields?

ETA: I should mention I have 24k miles on my 07 with no chips or cracks in my windshield

[ncb]

Cost depends on your insurance.

[mephastopholes]

Got my 09 Rubi Unlimited last August and had about 6 chips after heading up to the Sierras just about every weekend during the winter. Back in February a huge crack formed right above the defroster area when I forgot that I had it running at full heat with it being 20 degrees outside. I decided to replace it out w/ an OEM and of pocket it was about $275. I believe that an aftermarket one would run about $200 or so… just the nature of an upright windshield

[TurtleMacLeod]

From what I've heard, the JK's windshield is pretty crappy in particular. Lots of people have replaced these windshields already. I've owned four other Jeeps, never had to replace a single windshield, nor the other 12 vehicles that I've owned.

I just replaced mine, cost me around 250. Cheaper than the deductible.

[dunerunr]

got 4000 miles on mine and no chip, feeling lucky actually. I have an Escape with 130000 and it is on it's 4 th winshield and my Mustang is on it's 2 nd. I think the vertical doesn't help but mostly it is our terrible frwys and the like, along with no cleanup on sides and the occasional work truck. I feel all I can do is be aware of it and try to stay away from things when I can.

[Rubychik]

I have a '08 rubi and this winter have got 10 chips and 1 crack. Good thing is they are all on the passanger side. Living in northern BC the seem to put gravel on the ice, not good for any windshields.

[shockwave562]

I had an 08 before and when I bought my 09 thank god the dealer offered free windshield replacement for 5 years (600 bucks) a steal if you ask me. if you can get this offer I would definitely recommend taking it. my 09 is 3 weeks old and I've got a chip already

[DominicR]

40,000 miles on my 07 JK and on my second windshield. The "new" one already has 3 large chips...

[No_Return]

4 Magic words

Zero Deductible Glass Coverage

Ask your insurance Company... Free Chip Repairs and if they can't fix it they will replace it. Usually costs $5 - $10 per month... Worth Every Penny on a Wrangler. The only Catch is that the Windshield must be in good shape to have the coverage added.