Nate Weikal
EF0
Could this be the answer to a storm chaser's biggest nuisance?
Making your windows hail resistant.
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Donnie Beasley
EF1
Interesting. Seems to be some mixed reviews around different forums I looked at, with the biggest negative being issues with clarity. Some report no issues while others couldn't stand it. Installer issue maybe? Definitely looks intriguing and could be worth a look. I have not seen any reviews about how it performs against hail, but it seemed to do well against pebbles and smaller rocks flying up and hitting the windshield. If you can install yourself it looks like they have a kit for a little over $100 but this seems like something that should be professionally done. I saw quotes about installation from $300 to $400 for just a front windshield which could get pricey if doing all windows on a vehicle.
Nate Weikal
EF0
I will admit it is pricey, but It'll pay for itself by saving you a set of windows if you get caught in a whopper of hailstorm. Windshield replacements can run several hundred as well per window. If clearplex can resist a decent sized rock, I'm sure it can hold up against extremely large hail. I have a hail guard but that thing on my car=horrible gas mileage.
nmoore125
EF0
Im actually having this placed on my windows a week from Saturday..
All windows except windshield and 2 sun roofs for $300. Really not that bad priced.
Matt Tottle
EF4
I have a $100 comp deductible.. And considering a new windshield for my Durango would otherwise cost $250 installed out of pocket, it makes no sense to spend $300-400 to protect it..
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Jason Boggs
EF5
I have a $100 comp deductible.. And considering a new windshield for my Durango would otherwise cost $250 installed out of pocket, it makes no sense to spend $300-400 to protect it..
Unless.......
Water damages parts of the vehicle's electronic equipment, etc...
You are in the middle of nowhere and you need to get a tow to the nearest repair facility. Remember, you won't legally be able to drive the vehicle.
Or, there is a chase the next day, and you are stuck getting the windshield fixed.
And lastly, you get glass shards in your eye and have to visit a doctor to get them removed.
Lots of things to think about, and why it's a good idea to maybe spend a bit of money to prevent unnecessary mishaps.
Unless.......
Water damages parts of the vehicle's electronic equipment, etc...
You are in the middle of nowhere and you need to get a tow to the nearest repair facility. Remember, you won't legally be able to drive the vehicle.
Or, there is a chase the next day, and you are stuck getting the windshield fixed.
And lastly, you get glass shards in your eye and have to visit a doctor to get them removed.
Lots of things to think about, and why it's a good idea to maybe spend a bit of money to prevent unnecessary mishaps.
Robert Forry
EF3
Good point Nate. That rock looked pretty sizeable. This is something I would definitely consider for the side and rear hatch windows on my SUV. That versus spending a boat load on Lexan and magnets to attach them. I have just a $50 comp deductible for the windshield (State Farm), so I’m OK if it gets it.
Matt Salo
EF1
I have just a $50 comp deductible for the windshield (State Farm), so I’m OK if it gets it.
I thought it was good chaser etiquette to NOT claim storm chasing related damage on insurance?
Robert Forry
EF3
Never said I would claim storm chasing related damage. That probably wouldn't go over to well with my insurance company, Matt. Even if they all got blown out because of monster hail it would be damage I received "passing through the area." They don't know I'm a chaser. [emoji2]
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Matt Tottle
EF4
Around here the inevitibility of hail damage and deer strikes are built into your comp premiums. I'm paying them, you can be damn sure I'm going to use them if I need them. Your premiums don't go up for comp claims (unless you do something stupid like tell them you were storm chasing).
