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G'day guys,

First of all, just wanted to say hi as I'm new to the forumaction-smiley-069.gifI've got a 2003 v35 coupe that was bought from one of the members here. Still love the car like the day I bought it, I am a bit fussy when it comes to keeping the car in its best condition which is why I'm a bit upset about what happened last Friday night...anyway long story short here is what happened.

I parked my car in a secured underground car park, went for dinner then came back to find out that someone intentionally chipped both side of my windows using a key or some sort of sharp object. Rang up a few place like O'Brien etc but none of them are willing to repair tempered glass and the only option is to replace the whole glass which they quoted around $750 per side. Although I do have comprehensive insurance, my excess is way to high which means I'll cop the repair cost whether it's repaired/replaced. So my question is:

1.has anyone had any experience with any kind of DIY glass repair kit used to repair tempered glass? I might give it a go since I'd have to replace it even if it fails.

2.any places where i can source a replacement glass for cheaper? (i might give Nissan a call but i'd expect they want a fortune for it...)

Thanks

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I am surprised they were able to chip the side window glass. Tempered glass is quite hard to damage or break, and usually if you do manage to chip it, the whole window shatters.

I have never tried the DIY window repair, but as you say, it is worth a try, I doubt you could do any damage, the worst is likely the repair won't take, and fall out, it also may not be as clean/invisible as it is with laminated glass.

As for replacements, I would be looking at some of the wreckers that specialise in Nissan or import vehicles.. I am sure someone on here will jump in and give you a few options soon.

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G'day guys,

First of all, just wanted to say hi as I'm new to the forumaction-smiley-069.gifI've got a 2003 v35 coupe that was bought from one of the members here. Still love the car like the day I bought it, I am a bit fussy when it comes to keeping the car in its best condition which is why I'm a bit upset about what happened last Friday night...anyway long story short here is what happened.

I parked my car in a secured underground car park, went for dinner then came back to find out that someone intentionally chipped both side of my windows using a key or some sort of sharp object. Rang up a few place like O'Brien etc but none of them are willing to repair tempered glass and the only option is to replace the whole glass which they quoted around $750 per side. Although I do have comprehensive insurance, my excess is way to high which means I'll cop the repair cost whether it's repaired/replaced. So my question is:

1.has anyone had any experience with any kind of DIY glass repair kit used to repair tempered glass? I might give it a go since I'd have to replace it even if it fails.

2.any places where i can source a replacement glass for cheaper? (i might give Nissan a call but i'd expect they want a fortune for it...)

Thanks

pics?

window tinted at all? maybe get it filled with DIY or ask pro help but not request any warranty and then put tint over it?

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thx for your inputs, got a reply from a guy who said he'll give it a go. anyway here's a pic

*edit This is the side with the most damage, the other side has got a few small chips but it doesn't bother me as much as this side down.gif

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