Got my windshield replaced three months ago. New car like smell still lingers.

[Mahaguru]

I had a long crack in my windshield, and I got it replaced. Went to a place that advertised low price windshields. They put in a Chinese brand (XYG or something I think?). Everything looks fine, it looks the same.

When they replaced it, there was a new car smell after the process. While the smell has faded away, I can still smell it. If I leave the car over the weekend without driving it, it is very noticeable. I can leave the window slightly cracked and the smell doesn't build up.

Is this normal? If not, what should I do? Would replacing the windshield fix this issue?

The guy at the place was very Soup Nazi-ish, and I am not alpha enough to go back and complain.

 

[LTC8K6]

You will have to keep airing the car out with the windows open until it goes away or you get used to it and can't smell it anymore.

 

[MiataNC]

It is most likely the glue they used that is releasing fumes as it cures. The smell should disappear over time.

 

[Greenman]

On a Chinese made windshield, that smell could plutonium mixed with lead and a dash of asbestos. Those folks will toss just about anything into a product being exported to the US.

 

[Phanuel]

On a Chinese made windshield, that smell could plutonium mixed with lead and a dash of asbestos. Those folks will toss just about anything into a product being exported to the US.

Did they also have polonium bubble tea while he was waiting?