I had to replace my pitted 20 yr windscreen. The heater element had given up years ago. Not having the £1500 in my pocket, and not wishing to spend that much on something that is likely to fail in a few years(the heater element), I stripped mine down and took the sheet of glass to my local glaziers, who cut me one for £38, so I bought two😁 A few hours later, clear screen, and since I didnt benefit from the heated element aspect previously, I just continue with the shammy and open the windows as before.
