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Originally Posted by mayankjha1806 i Agree its really painful to see these small stones coming up like bullets and cracking or making small holes on the windscreen. I have had two such incidents and now somehow try to be careful by following these. - The stones really do damage if the speeds are higher. For lesser speeds at best they would leave a small hole which will be visible only from outside and cannot be felt from inside.
- So only when driving high speeds its best to keep slightly longer distance from especially trucks (somehow buses do not have this problem, not sure why).
- Also keep an eye on the road/terrain, if its full of small stones there are higher chances of one making its way to your windshield.
- Somehow either because of luck or because of following these practices i have been able to avoid such stones for last 15K Kms.
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Now that you mention it, I am inclined to agree with you on the speed part.
When my windshied was
pebbled the first time, I was probably at 50-60kmph and it made a small hole, but not significant enough to bother me.
But, during the second incident I was at a much higher speed, and it cracked the windshield (or probably the pebble was bigger this time, no way to tell!).
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Originally Posted by mobike008 Yeah, its unfortunate but, certainly not avoidable as it normally happens during the times when we are unprepared.
As majority of flying pebbles originate from a truck ahead the only safety measure that can be taken is to stay as much behind as its possible hoping the flying pebble veers its way to some other motorist.
Anways, it happened to my Cruze too last weekend when returning from Bangalore but, luckily no crack, no hole and nothing to remind me of the hit except a light "thuck"
You can continue to use the windsheild as long as the crack doesnt spread and impairs your visibility but, safe side is to get it replaced.
For hatchbacks normally the windsheild costs Rs.2500 and roughly Rs.3000-Rs.3500 for a sedan. |
I had replaced my windshield 9 months back, so I am too inclined to change it now, unless I HAVE to. As suggested by some, I will follow the wait-and-watch method for now, also I will go to windshield experts this weekend. Lets see what the experts have to say!
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Originally Posted by mkpiyengar Just observe if the crack widens and if it does then replacement is best option. If the sealant is able to arrest the crack then fine. But safety wise since the impact has been taken it is better to get it replaced..
Our rear wind shield had a small speck due to stone / pebble hit. Was to leave the car for service over the weekend so was driving as it is. Thanks to mumbai pot-holes the cracked widened it two days and the whole glass had cracked by the time i had taken it for service..
Had to get the whole windshield replaced..
Cheers
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Out of curioisty, how did the rear windshield have a peeble hit?
I have been driving for 2 days after the incident now, the crack doesn't seem to be growing, plus since it is laminated i hope there is no huge risk. Anyway, right now I hope to wait for the opinion of Windshield Expert guys.
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Originally Posted by WanderNomad I have got similar damage repaired by windshield experts twice on my Scorpio. They charge abt Rs. 800 and treat it with silicon sealant (I guess) and heat. Just go get it fixed. |
That is indeed something I was hoping to hear. Have to wait till the weekend to know if it is possible in this case :(
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Originally Posted by sachinj12 At some point, everyone who drives on our highway would have had windshield replacement due to these stones flying out of nowhere. I had mine replaced within 10 days of purchase . Have another chip, its minor, so left it at that.
I was returning from Gokarna to Bangalore on 19th night. We were crossing Badravathi at around 3AM when some idiot threw a huge stone at my car. Didn't bother to slow down, I just drove off. I am grateful to god that it hit my bonnet rather than my windshield. I shudder to think what would have happened had it hit the windshield ( I was doing 100-110kmph). |
Sorry to hear that you had to replace the windshield within 10 days of purchase, thats really sad.
But, the stone incident is really scary. I have read of such incidents on this forum earlier too. Thankfully nothing happened to you guys.
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Originally Posted by volkman10 The crack on the windshield of an SX4, caused by pebbles on Tumkur road. The crack did not propogate further and my friend is driving the same in this condition for the last year or so!
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Vow! This crack looks much bigger than the one on my windshield, may be I am unnecessarily worrying, but better to be safe than sorry.
I haven't been able to post the pic of the damage, will hopefully do it by tonight and then you guys can pass your judgement!
Thanks everyone for your inputs.