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Old 10-19-2010, 12:23 AM
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Or will it need to be replaced?

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Yup.... with a new windshield.


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You could try getting it resin filled, but I dont know about the hairline cracks on each side.
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Good think I know of a place that will do it for $110 installed. I know cause I had my neighbors XJ's windshield replaced.
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some insurance policies offer free glass replacement
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Just bought the XJ a few days ago.
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aint got insurance on it yet bad bad
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Of course I have insurance (state farm), but I bought the vehicle with the cracked windshield.
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advanced sells one of those windshield repair kits with the resin... my bro did it to his xj the crack didnt dissaper but it did shrink it considerably..
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