In the year I've had my V8V, I have unfortunately taken a few rocks to the windshield -- unavoidable it seems if you drive 40 highway miles every day. I've been surprised that I never noticed a blemish. Are the AM windshields stronger than in other cars?

Anyway, last night I caught another one. I noticed later that although there is no spider webbing or obvious crack, the exterior surface feels irregular to the touch. Would it make sense to apply one of the crack-stop compounds to prevent it from expanding? Any other thoughts?

Thx, JR

 

Yes, have it filled. It's not infallible but is virtually invisible and will keep the spider web from growing.

Shortly after my 07's delivery I too had a "rock to windshield" experience. "Damn it, this can't happen, the car is brand new, less than 2,000 miles"...but it did. The chip was filled within a few days.

The "fix" ($30 for an intricate process) lasted for a year. Then the spider returned requiring a new windshield. My insurance included glass coverage, so it paid in full.

 

Shortly after I bought my Vantage V8 I had 3-M clear-bra put across the front and the headlights and had Crystal Fusion applied to the Windshield. In the 28,000+ miles I've put on the car, I've had 2 fairly significant rock hits--one from a passing dump truck. Neither on put a significant crack in the windshield, and I had to do no repairs.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. JR