Anyone have experience with Exoshield Ultra Windshield Protection Film?

[rcl4668]

Anyone have experience with Exoshield Ultra Windshield Protection Film?

https://shop.getexoshield.com/products/ford-bronco-diy-kit

Thanks for any feedback you can provide. I have had a couple of windshield chips and cracks that Safelite has managed to repair but at this rate my windshield will be more resin than glass in a few months. If I ever get a hit that requires a completely new windshield I was wondering if this product would provide some protection without creating streaking from wiper blades or visual distortion through the windshield.

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[PEGB]

I bought it. I have a love hate relationship with it.

Con’s: Installation was pita. I don’t have a lot of experience with vinyl etc. installs so I watched all the videos I could find, did my best to set my environment for success, even enlisted help, which is rare for me. It still went poorly. They claim it’s shaped to match the contour of the windshield, but it seemed flat as a board to me. I’d just get the bottoms settled, and parts of the top would pop up. I went round round, removed, re-applied. Finally had to use my heat gun, which for someone with my limited experience was scary. I finally got it to lay down, but it’s a bubbly dirty mess…
I’ve since tried to contact the company with a question about which window wash they considered acceptable for the material, and never heard back.

Pro’s:
Despite the mess, it’s hard to see unless you look for it. It’s not while I’m driving it bothers me, it usually when it’s parked and I’m approaching it or sitting in it.

I’ve taken at least two pretty hard rocks that I’m fairly confident would have caused a chip or crack without it. So far no evidence of the impact (or if there is I can’t see them with the bubbles and dirt lol).

Neutrals: my wipers seem to chatter more, but not awful. They claim the plastic is hydrophobic, which I took to mean will shed water quickly, but I don’t notice any rain-x like qualities. And on that, I’m very selective now about what ingredients are in my window wash. I don’t want some reaction to cause yellowing. I also worry about snow/ice removal. It hasn’t caused me problems yet that I’ve seen, but obviously I’m being extra cautious.

There. I think that’s everything. YMMV. Good luck.

 

[FreddieLee]

Contacted my local tint shop about it a while back, and they said that it's an absolute pain to install, so until ExoShield sends a Technician down to teach their installers how to do it correctly, they won't offer it.

Waiting for STEK DYNOflex to become available in the US.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

I had the regular EXOShield installed by a trained professional. It's very good and you cannot even tell it's there. NO chips! The Ultra version came out a few months later...had I have known, I would have waited and got it. I have installed vinyl before but I would NOT do this myself. I see it as insurance to prevent cracks.

 

[rcl4668]

Thanks so much for the feedback! I am also disinclined to try to install this myself and I have the impression that my local glass repair and clearbra installers will not do it for liability reasons. I wonder if Exoshield has a list of local companies that would do the install?

 

[FreddieLee]

Thanks so much for the feedback! I am also disinclined to try to install this myself and I have the impression that my local glass repair and clearbra installers will not do it for liability reasons. I wonder if Exoshield has a list of local companies that would do the install?

The local tint shop that I mentioned in my other post was on their list of certified installers....

 

[rcl4668]

Thanks!

 

[LuisF.Recio]

Anyone have experience with Exoshield Ultra Windshield Protection Film?

https://shop.getexoshield.com/products/ford-bronco-diy-kit

Thanks for any feedback you can provide. I have had a couple of windshield chips and cracks that Safelite has managed to repair but at this rate my windshield will be more resin than glass in a few months. If I ever get a hit that requires a completely new windshield I was wondering if this product would provide some protection without creating streaking from wiper blades or visual distortion through the windshield.

@Underground Graphics owner/ operator Greg's Testimonial:

Think of it as a screen saver for your windshield. When I bought my Gladiator back in 2019 I immediately had it installed by one of my shop's partners. Back then it was $500 installed, hand cut, hand shrunk and hand trimmed. The first week on a drive to Dallas from Houston, I heard a pop. It was the first save. A small indention in the film, but no crack or chip in the glass! I ran this film for a year and unfortunately had a defect which was covered by warranty and replaced. The second film has been on since. Still the OEM, original glass. There are all kinds of small chips and some scratches (my fault for using a gas station window cleaner), but again, original glass. I could change it, but being my dedicated wheeling Jeep now it's just fine. Since then, I installed ExoShield on our shop 392 a year ago, it has 12k miles and no chips or cracks. And our Bronco has it (just got a new one, so new film). My point is, I personally have had great success with ExoShield. So much that UG decided to become an official installer and reseller once they made thier kits DIY. The ULTRA film is thicker, pre-cut and ready to install. Even comes with all the tools needed. Is is guaranteed? No. We have seen only two incidents of the film not capable of stopping a crack. But, 2 incidents out of 4 years is a good record. ExoShield offers additional windshiled insurance at additional costs to cover glass breakage, but must be purchased though official installer at time of install.

It may be best to watch these two videos:
Detailed Installation

Does ExoShield Film Really Work?

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! It's a great product, just trying to help our Jeep community as these windshields are expensive as you know!

E-mail: [email protected]
Phone #: 713.783.4739

Luis

 

[ActionZ]

Just installed mine as a first time installing any film. Did it myself and took way longer than expected. In the end I rushed it as I had to go to work and had some water bubbles in the middle of the windshield. Not sure if it'll dry out and disappear or become an bunch of air bubbles after. You have to dry squeegee real hard when first installing to get the water out, I thought I did but must of missed some in the middle.

 

[RallyGorgo]

I have it on my Bronco, installed myself. Yup, is a real PITA to install! I did it alone so some pain was self-inflicted. Cleanliness is key as is keeping it wet while installing it. Once I thought I was done I found a few bubbles and tried to work them out with the included squeegee but was afraid of pushing on the windshield too hard so I left a couple of them. Now it’s a few months later and, after being in the SC heat, I have to look pretty hard to see any visual imperfections in it. If I look around the edges there are a few spots where there are gaps where it’s not fully adhered to the glass. Overall I’m glad I installed it.

 

[GoHawks63]

I also have this on my Bronco (STEK) and it's been on since the spring. Haven't gone through a winter with it yet, so I too wonder about winter with snow and ice, trying to clear it. My Bronco stays in a garage overnight, but it's inevitable that I'll have to deal with snow and ice when it's parked outside when at work.

It was installed by our shop that also did the PPF so I can't speak to how difficult is is as a DIY project.

I also experience wiper chatter and was told to apply RainX to the film along with using RainX branded washer solution, which I have done both. Doesn't help much since I assume the RainX wears off after a steady session of wiper passes.

As far as protection goes, I believe I heard a pop once and saw a mark that could have at minimum caused a chip.

 

[F-Spot]

I have a roll of EXOshield but have not installed it yet. I have had STEK on my windshield since 2021 and am waiting for that to reach a point where I can't stand the streaks before I swap it out. The streaks I mention are from the wipers...eventually, your wipers will cause streaks as it drags the dirt and grime across the film. I can't say for certain that this will happen with EXOshield too, but I'm fairly certain it is the trade-off for any windshield film. Just try to avoid using your wipers as much as possible, clean your windshield often, and apply hydrophobic treatments often to repel water.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Anyone have experience with Exoshield Ultra Windshield Protection Film?

https://shop.getexoshield.com/products/ford-bronco-diy-kit

Thanks for any feedback you can provide. I have had a couple of windshield chips and cracks that Safelite has managed to repair but at this rate my windshield will be more resin than glass in a few months. If I ever get a hit that requires a completely new windshield I was wondering if this product would provide some protection without creating streaking from wiper blades or visual distortion through the windshield.

I had the original ExoShield installed by a pro window tinter. The Ultra was just coming out and we did not know it was available. It is expensive but so is glass replacement and in the past, glass installers have marred up and even scratched my vehicles. For me it is confidence and a form of insurance. Not one chip! You don't even know it is there. I have applied vinyl decals before (large ones)....I would not do the ExoShield myself.....bubbles would drive me nuts.

 

[The Beaz]

I've had mine on for a few years now. About to pull it off and install a new one, the old has a ton of micro scratches from the wipers which create a ton of glare. It definitely helped keep chips away, its taken a number of hits over the past few years and the glass is flawless. Use plenty of soapy water and have an extra pair of hands to help with the install!

 

[ActionZ]

1 month post install update (self install). All the bubbles and water pockets have evaporated. Only 5 or so major ones left some small bubble behind that isn't very noticeable. I do have a few dust spots but overall very pleased with the self install. Went through a week of rainy days and so far no major scratches. I'll be cleaning the glass as much as I can do hopefully it'll keep the scratches away. Otherwise a passerby can't tell it's on there.

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