Pilkington glass suppliers?

eljay · 03-09-2021, 09:48 PM

So, I am back and forth with the shop that will be replacing my windshield due to small crack. I am insisting on Pilkington glass, but they said none of the suppliers have it.

Does anyone know of a source I can point them to?
My insurance only covers aftermarket glass and I don't want the XYG stuff.

Nick.B · 03-10-2021, 09:09 PM

I've heard that St. Gobain or Sekurit glass was also used as original equipment. Had the wifes windshield replaced a couple years ago with Sekurit and it's nice and distortion free like an OE glass. My RWD 335 came with some other aftermarket glass and it's got a slight distortion just right of drivers center vision, so I understand the concern.

You could insist that you inspect and approve the glass before they install.

eljay · 03-10-2021, 09:51 PM

I would take St Gobain or Sekurit too as those are quality OE suppliers.

Yes, I am worried about getting glass that will not perform as well as OE and will have no recourse, but to live with it until the next rock chip takes it out.

TheBingoBalls · 03-18-2021, 08:36 PM

Sekurit is primarily used on MINI's so if you're able to find one for BMW, should be good.

eljay · 03-19-2021, 12:44 PM

I called a couple of places besides the shop that has my glass claim work order. All with the same result: XYG or Fuyao are the only ones available from their suppliers.

Crazy times.

eljay · 03-19-2021, 01:04 PM

I just heard back from the shop and the additional cost for BMW OEM for me is $130, so I'm going with that.

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eljay Colonel 1442 Rep 2,126 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	Pilkington glass suppliers? So, I am back and forth with the shop that will be replacing my windshield due to small crack. I am insisting on Pilkington glass, but they said none of the suppliers have it. Does anyone know of a source I can point them to? My insurance only covers aftermarket glass and I don't want the XYG stuff.
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Nick.B Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 335i, 330i, 335xi, 6MT sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 335i [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	I've heard that St. Gobain or Sekurit glass was also used as original equipment. Had the wifes windshield replaced a couple years ago with Sekurit and it's nice and distortion free like an OE glass. My RWD 335 came with some other aftermarket glass and it's got a slight distortion just right of drivers center vision, so I understand the concern. You could insist that you inspect and approve the glass before they install.
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eljay Colonel 1442 Rep 2,126 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	I would take St Gobain or Sekurit too as those are quality OE suppliers. Yes, I am worried about getting glass that will not perform as well as OE and will have no recourse, but to live with it until the next rock chip takes it out.
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TheBingoBalls Brigadier General 3820 Rep 4,659 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 F36 BMW 440i x ... [0.00]	Sekurit is primarily used on MINI's so if you're able to find one for BMW, should be good.
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eljay Colonel 1442 Rep 2,126 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	I called a couple of places besides the shop that has my glass claim work order. All with the same result: XYG or Fuyao are the only ones available from their suppliers. Crazy times.
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03-19-2021, 01:04 PM	#6
eljay Colonel 1442 Rep 2,126 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	I just heard back from the shop and the additional cost for BMW OEM for me is $130, so I'm going with that.
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