Clouded windshield. Any way to fix it?

[Mister-B]

I noticed my windshield is clouded in the lower corners. I've cleaned the glass, and also taken a razor blade flat edge to it, but nothing seems to phase it. It's kind of a cloudy white film. Must be baked into the glass somehow, but I'm not sure.

Any ideas to take care of it?
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[too much stuff]

It is the plastic in between. Only fix i know of is new glass.

[truckster]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

It is the plastic in between. Only fix i know of is new glass.

That's correct. The polyvinyl plastic layer in the middle of the lamination is oxidized. The only way to fix it is to replace the windshield.

[Mister-B]

That stinks. Thanks for letting me know
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[BrutonLS1]

I'm guessing your rocker panels and door bottoms are rusted too? It's more than likely water damage from a rusted through rain rail above the windshield. It leaks through the rain rail, runs down the windshield, and down to the doors.
Mine did that too. I guess it's common on our trucks.
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[Andy4639]

You can fix it by buying a new one! Lol....

If you have insurance ask them about replacement of it. Tell them it's a safety issue. They may pay for it.

In SC if a rock hit's it are anything for that matter they will pay to have it fixed are replaced for free.

[pritch]

I recently had mine replaced by a guy in Park City. $170, IIRC.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by pritch

I recently had mine replaced by a guy in Park City. $170, IIRC.

Thanks. Good to know. Luckily, it isn't that bad. I'm sure I'll get a rock chip in the drivers view or crack at some point, and I'll have it replaced
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[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

In SC if a rock hit's it are anything for that matter they will pay to have it fixed are replaced for free.

My friend, "nothing" in life is truly free, especially if an insurance company is involved. You will pay for that "free" fix sooner or later.

[TobyArnot]

Don't know about your state, but my comprehensive insurance (Nationwide) paid for (Safe-light) to replace my windshield and new Precision gasket. Not free, but considering I've paid for insurance for many years with no claims, I figure it was "paid for". Give your insurance co. a call. The installer turned out to be a "car guy" and knew exactly how to get it done. He even gave me about 1/2 hour to spray to top of my dash with some flat red paint (to reduce glare) while he had to glass out. A real plus.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

My friend, "nothing" in life is truly free, especially if an insurance company is involved. You will pay for that "free" fix sooner or later.

I have been paying for it for 34 years! I agree it's built into the policy some place but no out of pocket money at time of install. I have 5 vehicles on my police and last year I had 3 of them done.

[DorianB]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

My friend, "nothing" in life is truly free, especially if an insurance company is involved. You will pay for that "free" fix sooner or later.

Yeah, check with your insurance company before that rock accidentally *wink wink* hits the windshield.

I know we are paying a little extra for that coverage, but we have had 4 replaced in about that many years, so I think it is worth it

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by BrutonLS1

I'm guessing your rocker panels and door bottoms are rusted too? It's more than likely water damage from a rusted through rain rail above the windshield. It leaks through the rain rail, runs down the windshield, and down to the doors.
Mine did that too. I guess it's common on our trucks.
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I think you may be right. We got a lot of snow last night. I noticed today as it melted, that it ran from the drip rail, down the door, and down through the rusted out rocker panel. I'm guessing it might also be getting the front window
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[Yooper truck]

Originally Posted by BrutonLS1

I'm guessing your rocker panels and door bottoms are rusted too? It's more than likely water damage from a rusted through rain rail above the windshield. It leaks through the rain rail, runs down the windshield, and down to the doors.
Mine did that too. I guess it's common on our trucks.
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You lost me on this one???

I understand the rain rail and down the windshield part possibly clouding the windshield, but how do you jump the path of water to the door bottoms and rocker panels when they are completely separate panels?

I am fairly certain the lower door rust is that the weather stripping for the side glass has rotted away. That would be the most direct path for water to the bottom of a door. As for the rocker panel.... depends where you live. In the north it was from salty winter roads.

Just my two cents.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by Yooper truck

You lost me on this one???

I understand the rain rail and down the windshield part possibly clouding the windshield, but how do you jump the path of water to the door bottoms and rocker panels when they are completely separate panels?

I am fairly certain the lower door rust is that the weather stripping for the side glass has rotted away. That would be the most direct path for water to the bottom of a door. As for the rocker panel.... depends where you live. In the north it was from salty winter roads.

Just my two cents.

Windshields are laminated. They have outer glass, inner glass and a thin layer of clear safety material in the middle (don't know the technical name for it). The safety material is what keeps the winshield from shattering like the side or rear glass will do. On older windshields these layers can seperate on the edges and allow air and moisture to get in between the layers. This will happen even if there is no evidence of a leak around the seal. There is no way to fix it other than replacing the windshield.

[BrutonLS1]

As a temporary fix until I get some days off, I went to Home Depot and bought what is called Plasti-dip. It's basically like spray paint, but when it drys it turns to a rubber and is pretty tough and sealable, then once you want it gone, you simply just peel it off.
-it's not the stuff on the "screen door" commercial we've all seen. Haha. You actually can't tell the difference between it and regular paint.
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[WadmalawJoe]

Mister B, you will love a new windshield, its like having a new truck, nice clear glass. You will wonder why you waited so long to have it put in. Have a new windshield gasket on hand for the guys to use instead of the old one.
Yes my truck has a new windshield, that's how I know!

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by WadmalawJoe

Mister B, you will love a new windshield, its like having a new truck, nice clear glass. You will wonder why you waited so long to have it put in. Have a new windshield gasket on hand for the guys to use instead of the old one.
Yes my truck has a new windshield, that's how I know!

Good to know. Thanks for the heads up!
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[GRX]

Originally Posted by WadmalawJoe

Mister B, you will love a new windshield, its like having a new truck, nice clear glass. You will wonder why you waited so long to have it put in. Have a new windshield gasket on hand for the guys to use instead of the old one.
Yes my truck has a new windshield, that's how I know!

Full agreement here. I have replaced windshields in several older vehicles and it is AMAZING the difference a new windshield makes. Especially in sunlight or on coming headlights.
Having said that, my '69 c10 still has all the original glass. Considering asking if my insurance company will replace it free to eliminate the pitted glass 'galaxy effect' since it becomes a safety issue. They did it for my old Mustang. One advantage not having one of those discount online carriers. Be gone little Gecko dude

[53_bel]

i just may have a good spare one let me clean it up and make sure and see and i guess just shipping and its yours

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by 53_bel

i just may have a good spare one let me clean it up and make sure and see and i guess just shipping and its yours

Lol
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[53_bel]

whats funny? if dont need or want it thats fine

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by 53_bel

whats funny? if dont need or want it thats fine

How can you ship a windshield? I thought you were joking
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[53_bel]

you can ship it via ups by freight but either way heres a few pics of it


And theres a spot right about where my hand is i dont know if it can be buffed out or what not

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by 53_bel

you can ship it via ups by freight but either way heres a few pics of it


And theres a spot right about where my hand is i dont know if it can be buffed out or what not

Well I'm sorry if I came off as a jerk lol. I thought you were joking.

That's a nice windshield. Thanks for the offer! How much do you think shipping would be? What area of the windshield is that spot located?
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