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Ford glass: Now PGW instead of Carlite (Carlex)?

Cobra Jet

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So I have noticed that 17+ Mustangs have PGW (formerly PPG) glass in them and not Carlite (now owned by Carlex)...

Anyone know why PGW glass is being used over the Ford standard of Carlite (Carlex) glass? Quality issues?
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Not sure, but I have not been impressed with the windshield on my 2017. I'm already on my second windshield and my replacement is looking rough from dozens of tiny chips after half a year. It's so bad that I avoid the freeway at all costs, and that's not good given I have a 50 mile commute every day.

Between the thin, cheap glass and the thin, weak paint my only qualms with my car so far are unfortunately pretty major.
 

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Definitely want to know more..
 

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Just had my 2015 windshield replaced under warranty and they used Carlite OEM glass (with soundscreen).
 

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That would be awesome if the new glass is better than what we have in our cars now. I know eventually I will have to replace the front and I'd like to have something a little less fragile.
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