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Posted by: seebobgo May 15 2014, 04:59 PM
I need a new windshield. Has anyone had a good or bad experience with Chinese windshields?
Posted by: bulitt May 15 2014, 06:02 PM
Hear they are good. Buying one shortly.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=227989
Posted by: wndsnd May 15 2014, 06:56 PM
Good fit and quality. I installed with new trim and clips and it is nice.
John
Posted by: JawjaPorsche May 15 2014, 06:58 PM
No problem with mine. 
Posted by: dangrouche May 15 2014, 11:34 PM
here's my link on my installation. Excellent product, excellent customer service, great price ($195.00 no Tint band, by PayPal, no taxes) It cost me @ $90 installation materials (pinchweld primer, butyl bead, 19 plastic clips, glass tools). So if you can get it installed for $212 by a vendor, grab that deal. I just wanted the adventure of doing the job myself.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=235156
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Posted by: lonewolfe May 16 2014, 01:39 AM
I have one with the green tint at the top! It's a great windshield. No issues at all and I really like the tint at the top! The cracked original it replaced was clear and I like the new one much better. It was pretty reasonable too. I think it was $212.00 installed and the guy came to my house to install it.
Posted by: nsyr May 16 2014, 06:22 AM
significantly lighter.
Posted by: dangrouche May 16 2014, 08:32 AM
significantly lighter.
I weighed it and it was 20 lbs; I could not weigh the Sekurit one I removed.
Posted by: rick 918-S May 16 2014, 09:25 AM
I've installed one. Fit is great no drama with the shape, trim or clip fitment issues.
Posted by: Downerman May 16 2014, 10:18 AM
To: Lonewolf. Just shot you a PM. I too need a new front windshield and would love to know who did this for you.
Dave
Posted by: ruby914 May 16 2014, 10:49 AM
Many have commented on fit, making me wonder if some have found bad fitting glass.
On one of my cars, I am less than impressed on the fit of the glass.
But for all I know, the car could have been rolled and the glass could be the best part?
I just went out to look at the logo. Solex Duplate, PPG. It also had what looked like DOT approval.
I am thinking for $200 this "Chinese glass" is worth giving a shot.
Any thoughts, if what I have in there is " bad fitting glass" 
Posted by: lonewolfe May 16 2014, 02:11 PM
Many have commented on fit, making me wonder if some have found bad fitting glass.
On one of my cars, I am less than impressed on the fit of the glass.
But for all I know, the car could have been rolled and the glass could be the best part?
I just went out to look at the logo. Solex Duplate, PPG. It also had what looked like DOT approval.
I am thinking for $200 for this "Chinese glass" is worth giving a shot.
Any thoughts, if what I have in there is " bad fitting glass"
I wouldn't think a PPG windshield would be a poor fit. I've never heard of any issues with those but I don't think they.'really made anymore.
Posted by: campbellcj May 16 2014, 10:26 PM
My car needs a windshield and several people have told me pretty much all that's available now is the Chinese glass, and that it's not as durable as OE but it's cheap. So if it gets trashed after a while, you just replace again. My worry with that is the $$$$ alloy trim which takes a beating with each R&R.
My original Sigla glass lasted 41 years!
Posted by: mepstein May 17 2014, 05:42 AM
My car needs a windshield and several people have told me pretty much all that's available now is the Chinese glass, and that it's not as durable as OE but it's cheap. So if it gets trashed after a while, you just replace again. My worry with that is the $$$$ alloy trim which takes a beating with each R&R.
My original Sigla glass lasted 41 years!
My Porsche dealer said Sigla was available for $475
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