An OEM windshield is identical to the original, factory
installed windshield that came with your car when it was new. OEM windshields
may not be manufactured by the company who made the windshield originally
installed on your car, but they are identical in almost every way.
Aftermarket glass is manufactured by auto glass companies
who don’t necessarily contract with specific auto makers. Since these companies
are not manufacturing OEM windshields under contract for the auto manufacturer,
they don’t have to abide by specific manufacturer guidelines.
The size and shape of aftermarket glass will have to be
identical to OEM, because otherwise the glass would not fit into your vehicle.
However, the thickness and durability may be different, and the color of the
tint may vary slightly as well.
Pride Auto Glass uses OEM glass and parts with every
windshield, door glass and back glass we replace as long as that OEM part is
available. Call 623-594-4388 for professional windshield and auto glass
replacement in the metro Phoenix west Valley!
