Windshield Defense - Any good?

[Headsong]

I haven't had any issues getting cleaned off the windshield film on mine.

Maybe I'll give it another go. Nothing like RainX.

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[GoHawks63]

How are these protection films with sun baked on bug splats? Do they clean like glass or leave a mark?

My experience is that it's no different than glass. It is a bit easier if it has been coated with RainX.

 

[CBNash]

Car wash is fine. The ONLY thing is that you can't use usual RainX, it fogs terribly. There are special ones for plastic coatings, tho' I haven't noticed them working as well as RainX on glass.

Stay with me..... has anyone tried using a cut potato in their windshield? Supposed to work just as well as RainX, but obviously much cheaper. Something to do with the natural starches.

 

[Champale]

Another vote for the Exoshield here. I had the film on my 2024 and it saved my windshield countless times. It got a few nicks from bigger stones at high speed but nothing that impeded visibility. I did notice a little of the wiper stutter on my 2024 when the film was brand new but, after a little while, the wipers swept smoothly. On my new 2026, they have swept smoothly from the get-go. Well worth the investment.

And I understand that a new replacement windshield can be fairly inexpensive if your insurance covers it but, in my experience, very few installers truly do a good job. I'd always prefer to save the factory glass if possible.

 

[BroncoAdventure]

I went with Exoshield and finally installed it today. Easy install for a solo installer. Time will tell

 

[DarthLincoln]

I went with Exoshield and finally installed it today. Easy install for a solo installer. Time will tell

Is there any subtle distortion or diffusion? Can you tell you’re looking thru a layer of plastic, or is visibility just as clear and sharp as the unprotected glass?

My windshield is cracked and I’m thinking of doing this after I have it replaced.

 

[BroncoAdventure]

Is there any subtle distortion or diffusion? Can you tell you’re looking thru a layer of plastic, or is visibility just as clear and sharp as the unprotected glass?

My windshield is cracked and I’m thinking of doing this after I have it replaced.

Honestly, it's like nothing is there. I drove it during the day and night. A couple of slight waves that are not noticeable. I suspect they may flatten once the glue fully cures. I'm very impressed with the clarity. The material is hard, similar to a quality screen protector for a phone, not rubbery feeling, just hard and smooth. It comes rolled up but it will definitely crack if you try to bend it beyond a certain point.

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