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Well I’ve cracked my windshield AGAIN Just driving down a paved road..

This time I’d like to get some sort of Mylar film protection to apply over my new windshield. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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The real issue is the glass is FLAT. Almost every other windshield has a curved design which helps deflect impacts. Out west it isn't uncommon to replace your windshield in a Gladiator/Wrangler 2-4x per year. I once saw a customer come in 2x in the same month due to glass damage, they ended up getting dropped by their insurance for 5 payouts in one year.

Part of the game.

Curious as to solutions myself, as my 21 glass has become quite noticeably pitted since August of last year.
 

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I just got 2x ExoShields. One for my Gladiator and one for my girlfriend's Wrangler. I'll let you know how the install goes but the videos I've seen, it seems like really good protection. 8mil if I'm not mistaken.
 

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If yall are getting just stone/road debris chips, keep one of those windshield glue kits around in the garage. They work very well in keeping most of them from running into a crack. I had one last me for 3 years before another hit knocked me into replacing the windshield. Can get them from any automotive store. Not expensive.
 

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If yall are getting just stone/road debris chips, keep one of those windshield glue kits around in the garage. They work very well in keeping most of them from running into a crack. I had one last me for 3 years before another hit knocked me into replacing the windshield. Can get them from any automotive store. Not expensive.
In my case, I took a rock hit directly to the area right in front of the sensors and it immediately spidered. Giving the ExoShield a try, I've heard good things about it.
 

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