Windshield Replacement OEM (Tinted black or green?)

BMWSHL · 10-17-2016, 07:44 PM

Just got my OEM windshield replaced by safelite, but I notice that it is a tad more tinted than the one I had before. It has a rain sensor. The new one is a Pilkington with BMW logo like the old one that was cracked, but the serial number on glass is slightly different. The one I had before was E000201 and the new one is E000202. Perhaps it is psychological, but I think the new one is not as clear as the old windshield. The old one had almost a greenish tint, but the new one is more black tinted (which actually looks cooler), but visibility doesn't seem as clear. Anyone has similar experience, or have looked at the plus and minus for the two windshields by Pilkington. I'm contemplating calling safelite to let them know that they put the wrong windshield on, but wanted to get some opinions before I call. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks all

unrulyteach · 10-17-2016, 11:03 PM

Umm in not sure but mine with green strip or w/e doesn't cover the sensors the sensors are about an inch below it

Efthreeoh · 10-18-2016, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWSHL

Just got my OEM windshield replaced by safelite, but I notice that it is a tad more tinted than the one I had before. It has a rain sensor. The new one is a Pilkington with BMW logo like the old one that was cracked, but the serial number on glass is slightly different. The one I had before was E000201 and the new one is E000202. Perhaps it is psychological, but I think the new one is not as clear as the old windshield. The old one had almost a greenish tint, but the new one is more black tinted (which actually looks cooler), but visibility doesn't seem as clear. Anyone has similar experience, or have looked at the plus and minus for the two windshields by Pilkington. I'm contemplating calling safelite to let them know that they put the wrong windshield on, but wanted to get some opinions before I call. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks all

I think if you call Safelite they'll think you are being a typical persnickety BMW owner.

BMWSHL · 10-18-2016, 12:54 PM

I admit it, I'm BMW OCD. Major, I like your comment about the different drive modes. They are absolutely unnecessary. Back to the tinted windshield. I filed a glass claim and have already paid the deductible of $250, so if they did in fact installed the wrong glass, I'm sure I can my case, but is it worth the hassle? The heavier tint is making the visibility a tad more blurry.

NoSlow5oh · 10-18-2016, 03:24 PM

You should be happy at the fact you got a Pilkington. There are numerous colors from when I researched between the main tint and sun shade, so you may have not gotten the same colors as before.

BMWSHL · 10-18-2016, 08:40 PM

I can't really tell whether my door windows are green tinted. I just didn't want a mismatch.

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BMWSHL Enlisted Member 24 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 2006 330i, 6MT, Black Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	Windshield Replacement OEM (Tinted black or green?) Just got my OEM windshield replaced by safelite, but I notice that it is a tad more tinted than the one I had before. It has a rain sensor. The new one is a Pilkington with BMW logo like the old one that was cracked, but the serial number on glass is slightly different. The one I had before was E000201 and the new one is E000202. Perhaps it is psychological, but I think the new one is not as clear as the old windshield. The old one had almost a greenish tint, but the new one is more black tinted (which actually looks cooler), but visibility doesn't seem as clear. Anyone has similar experience, or have looked at the plus and minus for the two windshields by Pilkington. I'm contemplating calling safelite to let them know that they put the wrong windshield on, but wanted to get some opinions before I call. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all
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unrulyteach Colonel 392 Rep 2,367 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: myrtle beach sc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Umm in not sure but mine with green strip or w/e doesn't cover the sensors the sensors are about an inch below it
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BMWSHL Enlisted Member 24 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 2006 330i, 6MT, Black Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	I admit it, I'm BMW OCD. Major, I like your comment about the different drive modes. They are absolutely unnecessary. Back to the tinted windshield. I filed a glass claim and have already paid the deductible of $250, so if they did in fact installed the wrong glass, I'm sure I can my case, but is it worth the hassle? The heavier tint is making the visibility a tad more blurry.
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NoSlow5oh First Lieutenant 55 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 08 e90 335i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Madison, AL iTrader: (2)	You should be happy at the fact you got a Pilkington. There are numerous colors from when I researched between the main tint and sun shade, so you may have not gotten the same colors as before.
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BMWSHL Enlisted Member 24 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 2006 330i, 6MT, Black Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	I can't really tell whether my door windows are green tinted. I just didn't want a mismatch.
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