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Windscreen Protection
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Being doing a bit of googling and can see two different options. One a protective film applied to the windscreen (eg ClearPlex) and the other option which appears to involve applying a liquid to the windscreen (eg Shatter-X).
Both approaches claim great results but do they actually work? As I said 1st hand experience tips would be very much appreciated.
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agree. I understand your worry, but you really worry way too much. just enjoy the car.Lambert wrote: Having just had a screen replacement because of a stone flicked up from an oncoming van and trailer that no amount of defensive driving could have avoided I really think the first and best defence is acceptance of the inevitable and relying on the insurance after the fact.
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My own conclusion is that Clearplex type products do offer some protection but are expensive with possible maintenance issues. Shatter X is just Snake oil, may as well use Rain x..
I do understand the concerns. Modern vehicles need all manor of sensors recalibrating that reside on the windscreen. So a replacement is no longer a quick change, bit like modern batteries with smart alternators, really needs to be done by the main dealer.
That said nothing will stop a brick thrown up by a lorry, the only windscreen damage I have suffered in 42 years of motoring.
So I am with the others, stop worrying and get insurance cover.
Sorry its not direct experience of the products as you wanted, but I feel this may be lacking on this forum.
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But it appears if you want to rub the paint off in an automated scratch system then the windscreen angle is fine apparently, although I could not find the complementary "stuck" video. It's no worse than the front of the vehicle!
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