2024 Land Cruiser windshield

[Mookie242]

Posted this on another thread, but it took me over 3 months to get a new windshield. What seemed to expedite the process was making a case number through Toyota corporate and then - after seeing the ETA continually being pushed back - complaining/asking if I can return the vehicle since no windshield was available. They are also expensive! $2,000-3,000. Luckily, I only had a $50 deductible through Progressive. Hoping my new windshield lasts longer than the first!

 

[KND208]

Done some research. DID discover that XPEL recently came out with a solid windshield film and its supposedly awesome. This was from Youtube with all videos posted within the last 5 months. But with that i feel its a bit too soon to tell with longevity.

I asked my tint guy that ive been going to for 5 years about it and his take. He also agreed that its still new tech. He also has heard its not fully clear (who knows with the new xpel product). Also after time with passes from the wipers, it leaves scratch marks on the film. So that would be annoying for sure. Its meant to be replaced every 2 years. Material itself ranges from $300+ alone. I got a quote from someone nearby, parts/labor $450.

Just had XPEL PPF added to our new LC, including the windshield. The installers did mention that other customers w/ Jeeps, Broncos, etc drive through mud etc and then use the wipers can leave smudges/streaks/scratches, but they have ways to restore clarity (to a degree) and if its under the warranty period will replace it if its bad enough. Figured we'd give it a shot, time will tell.