Need to replace the front windsheild in my 2005 F250 CC.
So far the best price has been from Safelite Auto Glass.

Has anybody any experience with their products?

Thanks

 

safelite does great work. however the aftermarket windshields they push are crap. but if you are having the oem carlite installed you will be fine. the oem carlite costs about 640.00.

 

like all things in life you get what you pay for. if you are looking for the lowest price you may be sacraficing quality. in my opinion safelite is the maaco of the glass business. when you have you windshield removed they will usually break the paint surface in at least one place. they are in a hurry and dont really care about bare metal and just install the new windshield. now this will be just fine for a while but in a few years that bare metal will become rust and find its way out to the surface. when is to late. i would reccomend finding a local company whos price may be a little higher but who will back the repair 100% they will spend the extra time to make sure the repairs are done in a proper manner.

 

Ford and Big, you are both correct. I work in the insurance industry and Safelite is the cheapest to deal with. If you use them, make a few stipulations.

1.) They can get OEM glass for cost and it is less than the OEM price (your glass should not cost no more than $400.00

2.) Have them install it at you house in your garage if possible and be there.

3.) Make sure that they clean the sealing surface down to the paint and that they put the primer on the paint before installation of the glass (This stops rust). If you see any knicks, touch them up with laquer before they go any further.

4.) Make sure that they use the slow cure urethane, not the fast cure (the slow cure seals better).

5.) Make sure that they use the sealer between the leading edge of the glass at the top and both sides (stops wind whistle)

6.) Regardless of what they say, do not drive the truck for at least 24 hours. Let that urethane set up. If you flex the cab, the seal will break and the glass will leak. Your windshield is part of the collision safety of the truck. You want it to be part of the cab, not an attachment.

7.) Do not power wash the vehicle for at least a week. Also, if possible, park it where direct sunlight will hit it during the hottest part of the day. Crack the side windows to let that nasty smell out.