windshields green vs clear

[eaker02]

74tii

Looked through the archives, but didn't see what I was looking for. Got to replace the front windshield due to it breaking as we were taking it out.

Was getting quotes and there seems to be a green glass and clear glass. Green was $30 cheaper.

I don't think mine is green, but is there a difference? one better than the other, glare? the way it's made? one look better than the other?

My old 75 had green driver and side windows, just don't remeber if it had a green windshield.

thanks

Ron

[BLUNT]

i sell OE windshields and the price is the same for green or clear.

not sure if eithers better but it should match the rest of the glass. in other words you shouldnt have a green windshield with clear side and rear glass.

[H_Krix]

i sell OE windshields and the price is the same for green or clear.

not sure if eithers better but it should match the rest of the glass. in other words you shouldnt have a green windshield with clear side and rear glass.

Are clear fronts still available? I have all clear glass and a green front windscreen because I was told (this was about 8 years ago) that BMW only made green now.

Did I look like an idiot for no good reason?

[BLUNT]

clears are still avail harrison. maybe at one time they wernt?? i dont know but theyve been avail at least 3 years i know of

[eaker02]

According to the quote, the clear windshield (260 installed) was made by PPG and the Green(239 intsalled) was made Pelkington( I think that's how you spell it).

Ron

[tjones02]

I didn't like the fit of the PPG ones I've done and though I don't have experience w/ Pilkington I think the cost vs. value and fit of the OE BMW ones are the best deal out there.

Also only use OE gaskets, again they fit best w/o leaks.

in the automotive windshield world 2002 windshields are among the easiest. I do them by myself. I recomend saving the install money and doing it yourself.

HTH

[SteveJ]

The beauty of installing the windsheild yourself is that you save all that money on the labor. Fortunately, that is all you will remember when it comes time to replace it again. For some reason I tend to forget all the bitching & moaning & sore fingers over several years.

Really, it's not too bad of a job.

[John_in_VA]

(nt)

[BLUNT]

when you buy an oe windshield now it comes in SIGLA

i just put a new one in my car and ive sold 8 in the last 4 months. clear or green all were sigla

[John_in_VA]

replacement glass with "Pilkington" written in the corner. Great fit though.

[Mike Self]

around 71 or so they went over to very slightly tinted glass. Your 74 should definitely have tinted glass. The difference is difficult to note unless you see clear and tinted cars side by side.

I was able to get a new BMW-marked clear windshield for my 69 about six years ago--took a week or two, but I got it.

cheers

mike

[Roverguy]

Reviving old thread.

My 74 needs a new windshield.

MA has mandatory glass coverage, so Hagerty will pay for OEM if I want.

Problem is finding Siglia  now is pretty tough.

PO gave me a Siglia windshield with the car. My windows are slight green tint.

This one is very light green, with a green band across the top.

Anyone ever hear of that.

The part nos are different, but both DOT M91s.

 

Just curious.

[02Les]

W & N have the green band one. I used to have a clear one with a tinted band over the top on my Touring years ago; very handy for sunny early mornings & late afternoons.

https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/front-window-green-tinted-sedan-only-with-dark-green-upper-part-you-need-1-for-1-car-51-25-07.html

 

[Roverguy]

Thanks, so seeing as how I have one sitting here I may as well have my installer use it.

 

Hagerty will pay for all new seal (OEM) and trim piece.

[Stevenc22]

This is where i bought mine

 

https://www.ebay.com/i/133136571127?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=133136571127&targetid=809744362505&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9027583&poi=&campaignid=6470419122&mkgroupid=77216395186&rlsatarget=pla-809744362505&abcId=1141166&merchantid=102013652&gclid=CjwKCAjwnrjrBRAMEiwAXsCc48_z3B7y1AVTYq92YojlFX_Lc3PJiV_e8Q7is0Jwi5LgA-O5zwLtvRoC52YQAvD_BwE

 

Shipping is expensive though. Might want to try local glass installer since im sure they get them way cheaper without the shipping.