Crap. New Windshield time :(

vividracing · 03-01-2012, 02:12 PM

Make sure the tech wears gloves any time he touches the glass. I saw something on TV years ago where glass techs were getting grease/oil from their hands on the portion of the glass that the adhesive sticks to, and the windows weren't sealing worth a crap.

flashburn · 03-01-2012, 02:00 PM

Nah, no one would even know. Honestly, I think the OEM glass is **** anyway, so I didn't care that they used an aftermarket windshield.

Nick911sc · 03-01-2012, 02:04 PM

If the installer accidentally drops the windshield in your driveway and then with a weird happenstance simultaneously drops a burning cigarette into the gas tank while a black hole devours the earth from the Long Hadron Corridor it might devalue your car. But otherwise I wouldn't worry.

Roadster4Us · 03-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Some of the installers aren't the most careful, gentle workers you would want. However, as you give them a cold drink, explain to them that you are OCD, this is a brand new car and that it's your baby and that you would really appreciate them being extra gentle with it, it should be okay.

I know I had one safelite guy come out once and he had his shirt tucked in and a big metal belt buckle and as he started to lean over the fender of the car I stopped him and had to ask him if he would mind taking his belt off as I was worried about scratches (duh).

I tend to stay around and watch hoping that will make them a bit more careful.

Good luck.

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Some of the installers aren't the most careful, gentle workers you would want. However, as you give them a cold drink, explain to them that you are OCD, this is a brand new car and that it's your baby and that you would really appreciate them being extra gentle with it, it should be okay.

I know I had one safelite guy come out once and he had his shirt tucked in and a big metal belt buckle and as he started to lean over the fender of the car I stopped him and had to ask him if he would mind taking his belt off as I was worried about scratches (duh).

I tend to stay around and watch hoping that will make them a bit more careful.

Good luck.

I don't know what people drink, other than beer, and I don't think they can do that on the job...

Coke?
Milk?
Juice?
Water?

Maybe I should stock up on all of the above and ask preference. I don't really "host", so that sort of thing, it's the dark continent to me.

m4a1mustang · 03-01-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I don't know what people drink, other than beer, and I don't think they can do that on the job...

Coke?
Milk?
Juice?
Water?

Maybe I should stock up on all of the above and ask preference. I don't really "host", so that sort of thing, it's the dark continent to me.

It puts the lotion on its skin.

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It puts the lotion on its skin.

No seriously, I don't mesh with the locals so much, and I don't host stuff. I probably should just buy some juice and sprite and coke.

I would order Pieworks Pizza, but that's oily, and the glass...

Roadster4Us · 03-01-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I don't know what people drink, other than beer, and I don't think they can do that on the job...

Coke?
Milk?
Juice?
Water?

Maybe I should stock up on all of the above and ask preference. I don't really "host", so that sort of thing, it's the dark continent to me.

I just tend to offer bottled water or coffee, especially if it's in the morning.

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

I just tend to offer bottled water or coffee, especially if it's in the morning.

Good call, I have just been abusing myself with tap water, but I can brew some coffee

Will pick up some bottled water.

Red__Zed · 03-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Bad luck

Apoc370z · 03-01-2012, 02:18 PM

Karma for talking so much chit about the gtr

I kid i kid!

m4a1mustang · 03-01-2012, 02:30 PM

We should send a high dollar hooker to IC's house to get him to relax a bit.

Dallaz · 03-01-2012, 02:49 PM

Yeah a new windshield was also my very first mod after purchasing my car. Driving down the highway with no one in front of us for a good quarter mile and yet a rock slammed right into the windshield near the rear view mirror and within hours extended to the very top of the windshield. Got it replaced about a week later for $100 deductible and this specific one looks better than the original IMO. Still sucked though.

flashburn · 03-01-2012, 03:48 PM

I finally just got a call from the local Safelite manager about the damage they caused. He told me just to get a quote from whatever shop I want to repair it, and then fax it to them, and they'll make sure it gets paid. The last part has me leery, just cause I'm always paranoid, but other than that I'm happy so far. This isn't even the same shop where the guy who damaged my car works for, I think they just got approval from corporate to pay out for the repairs.

Only shitty thing is I'll be without my car for 2-3 days, but luckily I can work from home.

kenchan · 03-01-2012, 03:50 PM

flashburn- if that was me, i would've included my insurance guy.... let them handle the finances and discussions, etc.

GL though!

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	Nah, no one would even know. Honestly, I think the OEM glass is ** anyway, so I didn't care that they used an aftermarket windshield. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT**

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Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 17	Some of the installers aren't the most careful, gentle workers you would want. However, as you give them a cold drink, explain to them that you are OCD, this is a brand new car and that it's your baby and that you would really appreciate them being extra gentle with it, it should be okay. I know I had one safelite guy come out once and he had his shirt tucked in and a big metal belt buckle and as he started to lean over the fender of the car I stopped him and had to ask him if he would mind taking his belt off as I was worried about scratches (duh). I tend to stay around and watch hoping that will make them a bit more careful. Good luck. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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Dallaz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,272 Drives: 09MontereyBlu370z6MT Rep Power: 17	Yeah a new windshield was also my very first mod after purchasing my car. Driving down the highway with no one in front of us for a good quarter mile and yet a rock slammed right into the windshield near the rear view mirror and within hours extended to the very top of the windshield. Got it replaced about a week later for $100 deductible and this specific one looks better than the original IMO. Still sucked though. __________________ AeroJacket Lip Kit \| GTR switch \| NISMO S-Knob \| Blacked-Out-EVERYTHING\| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fangs/Upper Trim \| VOSSEN CV3's \| Painted Headlights \| CF Diffuser

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 22	If the installer accidentally drops the windshield in your driveway and then with a weird happenstance simultaneously drops a burning cigarette into the gas tank while a black hole devours the earth from the Long Hadron Corridor it might devalue your car. But otherwise I wouldn't worry.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Bad luck

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Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 16	Karma for talking so much chit about the gtr I kid i kid!

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	I finally just got a call from the local Safelite manager about the damage they caused. He told me just to get a quote from whatever shop I want to repair it, and then fax it to them, and they'll make sure it gets paid. The last part has me leery, just cause I'm always paranoid, but other than that I'm happy so far. This isn't even the same shop where the guy who damaged my car works for, I think they just got approval from corporate to pay out for the repairs. Only shitty thing is I'll be without my car for 2-3 days, but luckily I can work from home. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

03-01-2012, 03:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	flashburn- if that was me, i would've included my insurance guy.... let them handle the finances and discussions, etc. GL though!

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