Insist on Pilkington glass. It is British made and the original glass MFG. that will ensure that you get the proper shaded area.
Most glass replacement companies do not carry it and use stuff out of Mexico or China. It is not the same.

Also, the bedding compond is unique to the Benz car so if they handle Pilkington, they will mount it properly.

Insist on the Pilkington.


From a previous thread........
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Originally Posted by JerryG
Needed a new windshield for my roadster. Called Safelite and was told that they use only glass made in U.S. When installer arrived the windshield had a sticker "Made in China". I refused the windshield and called Safelite back. They assured me that this was a mistake, that they only use glass made in U.S. Saftelite actually warned against using glass made in China because it it not made to the same standards as the U.S. I rescheduled and when the installer arrived, this time the windshield was "Made in Mexico". Windshield looked fine so I accepted. After installation the installer handed me a bill for $21 more than I was quoted with the explanation that I had refused the glass made in China and that the glass made in Mexico was more.

Just a warning to beware of Safelite!


Next time insist on Pilkington Glass. If they handle Pilkington, they also have the right adhesive compound and curing process.

As I understand it, they usually can't do it in your driveway.

I think one can assume that the insurance company charged their premium based on authentic MB compnents in the vehicle. So you paid for protection of the Pilkington part.

Your insuance Company's purpose is to insure the value of the asset insured for the lender. I would think they'd have to use proper repair parts and methods to maintain the asset's value.

franc