You'd think windshield replacement would be easy...

JayP · 04-03-2001, 06:42 AM

Nothing is ever easy with me.

The glass installer cracked the new glass while replacing the trim.

Good news out of this-- $0 deductable and I get PPG glass with the tint.

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Tkacik · 04-03-2001, 07:26 AM

Yeah replacing glass is really tough. I watched a guy struggle with my G/F's old civic, it took him a long time to get it right.

bratmantlz · 04-03-2001, 07:31 AM

you just need an experienced installer

JayP · 04-03-2001, 07:49 AM

I have a feeling this guy will be pretty familiar with the Imp.

remarcable · 04-03-2001, 09:25 AM

Watch him and make sure he does not touch the glass with his bare hands.

Alot of installers do not do the install properly and it can mean your life. The windshield is a very important part of the overall 'safety cage' of the car and if they do not use the right kind of adhesive, or foul it with their hand oils or leave it exposed too long to oxygen it will not set correctly and then when you have an accident your windshield will just go flying off.

Yikes!

Tkacik · 04-03-2001, 10:56 AM

That would not be good, I remember my installer wearing gloves so that wasnt the problem. I just remember there being alot of leaks that were not there before. The problem has since then been fixed.

04-03-2001, 06:42 AM	#1
JayP Scooby Newbie Member#: 3125 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bedford, DFW Vehicle: 2001 Mustang Bullitt Black	You'd think windshield replacement would be easy... Nothing is ever easy with me. The glass installer cracked the new glass while replacing the trim. Good news out of this-- $0 deductable and I get PPG glass with the tint. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-03-2001, 07:26 AM	#2
Tkacik Scooby Guru Member#: 847 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Milledgeville, Georgia Vehicle: '06 Titan Crew Cab '03 Odyssey - EXL/RES	Yeah replacing glass is really tough. I watched a guy struggle with my G/F's old civic, it took him a long time to get it right.

04-03-2001, 07:31 AM	#3
bratmantlz Scooby Specialist Member#: 3231 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: colorado springs colorado usa Vehicle: 88 626 Turbo white	you just need an experienced installer

04-03-2001, 07:49 AM	#4
JayP Scooby Newbie Member#: 3125 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bedford, DFW Vehicle: 2001 Mustang Bullitt Black	I have a feeling this guy will be pretty familiar with the Imp.

04-03-2001, 09:25 AM	#5
remarcable Scooby Specialist Member#: 2362 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Carolina, USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy Outback Blue w/ Paint Chips & Mud	Watch him and make sure he does not touch the glass with his bare hands. Alot of installers do not do the install properly and it can mean your life. The windshield is a very important part of the overall 'safety cage' of the car and if they do not use the right kind of adhesive, or foul it with their hand oils or leave it exposed too long to oxygen it will not set correctly and then when you have an accident your windshield will just go flying off. Yikes!

04-03-2001, 10:56 AM	#6
Tkacik Scooby Guru Member#: 847 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Milledgeville, Georgia Vehicle: '06 Titan Crew Cab '03 Odyssey - EXL/RES	That would not be good, I remember my installer wearing gloves so that wasnt the problem. I just remember there being alot of leaks that were not there before. The problem has since then been fixed.