Windshield Protection

[GreekMalaka]

Does the XPEL on the windshield seem to self heal the wiper scratches over time and/or between rain storms?
Anyone have cost on the XPEL for GX windshield install?

I got priced at $550 for the new Xpel windshield protection product. Sales person for the detailing shop said film has to be replaced when as it gets worn/used, but should get over a year+. Clarity is excellent and wiper marring only comes if the wipers and windshield are very dirty. The film does self heal so if you get some marring, sales rep said to leave it in direct sunlight.
Considering I live in an area with bad roads, tons of salt and debris flying around, I'm going to go forward with it.

 

[robbymcg89]

Two options on the protection... I have the new super clear XPEL windshield film and its been holding up great. The second option is protection plan and they apply a coating the plan is I think $700-$800 and it covers 5 years and multiple true OEM replacements if it cracks. Both options they have in stock at Gulf Coast Auto Shield here in houston. Ask for John Gray he is the owner and also has a GX550 OT+. He will make sure you're well taken care of. Google Search -- ALSO, coming from a 4runner with multiple windshield replacements from s reputable non-oem glass I am going to only put on OEM glass in the future due to the quality of non-OEM is typically bad when looking at it in direct sunlight you can see tons of specs and imperfections.

Thanks so much. I talked to John, the owner of Gulf Coast Auto Shield. He was very helpful. As soon as I get my new windshield, I’m taking it there for the XPEL film.

 

[jclaffee]

I must be confused. Why would you pay to have a film put on your windshield if your wipers can damage it? Possibly if you absolutely never need the wipers? With mountain roads, the associated dust, bugs, bird poop, snow etc....nope. Glass seems to hold up ok for me.

Paint protection is a totally different situation.

 

[chibiji]

Geez... I was quoted $800 for Exoshield exterior windshield protection... the guy offered me 10% discount but these numbers seem super high. In Indiana... could that possibly be why?!

Also, on Exoshield... do we have to make sure that they add ceramic coating? Is that not part of the process?

PPF? Exoshield? Can someone point me to the direction on what the difference is? Thank you~

 

[robbymcg89]

Geez... I was quoted $800 for Exoshield exterior windshield protection... the guy offered me 10% discount but these numbers seem super high. In Indiana... could that possibly be why?!

Also, on Exoshield... do we have to make sure that they add ceramic coating? Is that not part of the process?

PPF? Exoshield? Can someone point me to the direction on what the difference is? Thank you~

I’m having the xpel film installed next week. It’s about $400-$500 here in Houston. They didn’t mention anything about ceramic coating. The owner of the place also has a 2024 GX OT+ like mine and he installed it on his. I got his name from this forum.

 

[chibiji]

I can't find someone near me who will do XPEL, but I have found an Exoshield installer.... looks like $730 to do it...

I'm feeling a little reluctant here to spending this amount because I also bought into the Lexus Platinum Tire/Wheel, Windshield crack plan... But then I figure having Exoshield (or whatever I end up finding) is just another layer of protection... with the hopes that I don't ever have to rely on that Lexus plan.... and it only helps with small cracks. I've seen a few crazy lookin' windshield cracks on this forum site for sure that has my gears turnin...

I'm starting to question whether that Lexus plan was worth the extra cost... they gave it to me for $1550 but now I'm wondering if I got suckered lol...

Help? Yes - exoshield it? Yes - you got suckered on the Lexus plan but maybe within the next 5-years they'll cover any tire/wheel replacements so it's ok?

lol... a virtual penny for your thoughts...

 

[BruceW]

I got ExoShield windshield Protection Film and purchased the Lexus warranty. Call me paranoid, but given the cost of the windshield and the lengthy delay to replace, I figured it was money well spent for a little piece of mind. The Lexus plan also only covers 1 replacement windshield.

 

[strake2k07]

My windshield cracked two weeks in on my OT+. I think the angle of the windshield increases the blow compared to regular windshields with more of an incline. Lexus quotes me about $2k for install and calibration. Insurance is covering it. I’m definitely getting a plan of some sort now. Note: The windshields are in stock, but the molds are on national backorder, like the brakes for those of us with squeezing brakes. Hoping to get the hood flutter addressed soon too.