windshield replacement

[eschaider]

That was my understanding also, Fred.

The Cobra Valley commentary and the World® Nano Ceramic Coating shop's advertising was giving me pause and causing me to question what I believed to be true about both the polycarbonate and lexan alternative windscreen materials when coated with a silicon dioxide protective coating. Right now I am most interested in first hand experience with a coated version of the replacement non-glass windscreen alternatives.

I am hoping CJ428CJ, or anyone else who has used one, is still reading this thread and has enough time on his replacement windshield to be able to add some real world experience to the behavior of the protected versions of the polycarbonate and/or lexan alternatives.


Ed

[FredG]

Another consideration would be legality, As far as I know, the only type of windshields allowed are laminate glass; although, lexan will not shatter. For demonstration purposes to my students, I have hit 3/8 inch Lexan will a hammer and center punch. It dents but does not shatter. Another issue might be what happens to clear Lexan after long term UV exposure. Does it yellow?

Fred

Originally Posted by eschaider

Thar was my understanding also, Fred.

The Cobra Valley commentary and the World® Nano Ceramic Coating shop's advertising was giving me pause and causing me to question what I believed to be true about both the polycarbonate and lexan alternative windscreen materials when coated with a silicon dioxide protective coating. Right now I am most interested in first hand experience with a coated version of the replacement non-glass windscreen alternatives.

I am hoping CJ428CJ, or anyone else who has used one, is still reading this thread and has enough time on his replacement windshield to be able to add some real world experience to the behavior of the protected versions of the polycarbonate and/or lexan alternatives.


Ed

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by FredG

...Another consideration would be legality, As far as I know, the only type of windshields allowed are laminate glass;...

This is what I was going to mention. Every state I've ever lived in does an inspection the first time you register, and if you don't have a DOT windshield you'll have to get one. I guess it would be "buyer beware" if you end up with one that has one of these in a state that cares...

Note that Billboard/Blue Dot tires are also not street legal.

[tortuga]

The Cobra Valley unit has been installed on my spf for quite a few miles and is quite scratch free...

We were really impressed when something heavy hit it HARD, end left but a small nick...i know that hit would have taken out glass...

We probably have 20k miles driven with the screen.

SteveH

[scootter]

My SPF was done is 2002. I've had it since 2003 with about 55k miles. I now have my fourth and last stock SPF windshield broke. I've had rock hits each time except this last crack that magically appeared from the center bottom up????
I will also be installing the Cobra Valley windshield. It's my understanding since it is lighter, you need to glue it in, not use the gasket?
Scott