Hi I was recommended by the shop that I'm doing my PPF with that I get STEK Dynoflex Winshield PPF put on the front. Total cost is $500. Has anyone else done this and is it worth the cost?
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STEK Dynoflex Winshield PPF - worth the cost?
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It's a great product for sure, but only you can answer that question, really. Think of it as an insurance policy against your windshield getting beat up, and that insurance policy will need to be replaced every couple of years or so. It's there to be the sacrificial layer. You won't get perfect, see-through optics with it like you do a regular windshield, but if installed correctly, you'll really have to look hard to find any kind of distortions. If you spend a bit of time on the freeway, or if you ever think of doing a track-day, then it makes the decision much easier to justify.
URBAN LEGEND
Doing it well
My installer said he's been having a lot of clients come back complaining about it not being 100% clear and seeing distortions/waves, so he stopped installing it (and spoke to Dynoflex directly about it)... I wanted it too but he recommended against it.
I have the STEK Dynoflex on Tesla Model S and I’m getting the distortion some of the others mentioned. The installer did a great job and warned me of haze/distortion. I thought I’d adjust to it. I may take it off after a year and then replace windshield as needed.
Thank you for the feedback, I am consider to do it on my car,
In terms of distortion, what kinds of distortion you got after the installation? Did you mean the distortion from light driving at night or the similar windshield distortion that we usually see on the model s front windshield from factory but it just got amplified after the installation?
ucmndd
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I had been following this thread for a while trying to figure out what to do. Ultimately I decided to install the STEK Dynoflex Winshield PPF and have to say I am experiencing the same distortion. For me it's a linear left to right distortion in the middle of the glass, very distracting. I'm taking my car back to the shop next Tuesday to see what they can do. I will update the group as to the solution.
$500 for a cover that is optically imperfect and needs to be replaced vs $1200 for a windshield replacement that is typically covered by insurance if it’s rock damage.
No thank you.
No thank you.
I had STEK installed on front windshield in Model S LR and had it removed by installer after 1 month. The distortion of light at night was too much. Also depending on angle of sun, during the day, distortion was affecting visibility. I have 70% tint on front windshield inside (not sure which brand) and that may have made things worse.
I've used this product on 7 cars past and present. It seems to work well. I used to get at least 1 windshield chip or crack per year. My past BMW's were very prone to it. Seems like the company hasn't found a good distribution/sales venue to sell their product and make it readily available to the public. I got mine direct from the company a few years ago- not sure if you can do that nowadays.
Corporate website: https://cbondsystems.com/
Corporate website: https://cbondsystems.com/
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boonedocks
MS LR Blk/Blk 19”
Had it for about 2 months and removed it. Distortion in several areas from the beginning and light scratches appearing after about a month.
I am in the FSD beta and for some unknown odd reason my wipers will start a cleaning process saying "clearing windshield blah blah blah blah" when my windshield and cameras are completely clear. (I keep them cleaned almost daily as recommended by my detailer to keep them from getting scratched).
The wipers moving across the film before they are wet moves whatever dust / dirt has accumulated since then last manual window cleaner / microfiber cloth wash. Did not like it at all
I am in the FSD beta and for some unknown odd reason my wipers will start a cleaning process saying "clearing windshield blah blah blah blah" when my windshield and cameras are completely clear. (I keep them cleaned almost daily as recommended by my detailer to keep them from getting scratched).
The wipers moving across the film before they are wet moves whatever dust / dirt has accumulated since then last manual window cleaner / microfiber cloth wash. Did not like it at all
So update: I had the STEK film installed and sure enough, I had a large distortion through the middle of the windshield. Talked to the installer and he said they are discontinuing the product cause it has so many QC issues. Had it removed. Do not recommend
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