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Sideswiped on right side, window damaged

August 18, 2021, 01:42:13 pm

On Friday, 8/13/21, our LD was sideswiped by a semi truck that wandered into our lane. We were on the 210 fwy passing through Pasadena at the time. The lanes seem to be very narrow there. The semi’s left side mirror impacted our right side front lounge window and something put about a 6’ narrow dent along the rear of our LD near the bathroom window. The damage seems minor except for the window. The window appears to be etched or broken on the outside glass panel ( look for the white C shape in the picture). I think it’s going to have to be replaced. Of course the semi took off right after the impact. Another scar for “road patina” on the finish

Update: I was able to buff away most of the marks. However, there is an area that is actually etched into the glass. See the last photo.

Re: Sideswiped on right side, window damaged

Reply #1 – August 18, 2021, 02:24:26 pm

that C mark on the window looks like the Amazon logo.....

that really sucks, hope it's a speedy recovery for patina

Re: Sideswiped on right side, window damaged

Reply #2 – August 18, 2021, 02:58:28 pm

Did the truck pull over to exchange contact and insurance information?
It's scary to have it happen, it happens so quickly. One of our LD's mirrors has been hit once and, years ago, my work truck's mirror hit a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer's bike mirror, while he was cutting lanes on the freeway, he wobbled and almost went down. He had a lucky day.

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Larry

Re: Sideswiped on right side, window damaged

Reply #3 – August 18, 2021, 06:09:43 pm

Thanks Larry, no the truck did not pull over. I will try buffing out the window first but it feels like it’s actually shattered on the outer pane. I have to get a ladder and magnifying glass to look at it closer.

Re: Sideswiped on right side, window damaged

Reply #4 – August 18, 2021, 10:30:48 pm

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Larry

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Re: Sideswiped on right side, window damaged

Reply #5 – August 19, 2021, 12:11:31 am

I once got someone from Safelite look at a bullseye I have on the bunch bed window, and they told me at least that it would not expand or anything more since the glass is shatter glass type. so at least of anything it's good to know that it will just stay as is and not get all over.. then again that's what they said, idk

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