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m4a1mustang 03-01-2012 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1576799)
Any other words of wisdom?

Now the tables have turned... they will offer YOU refreshments! :p

ImportConvert 03-01-2012 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1576804)
Now the tables have turned... they will offer YOU refreshments! :p

But will it seal OEM well? Will it leak later on (or that day?)? The trim pieces can be readily had factory painted, so that's no longer a real stresser for me. I am now wondering about the integrity of the adhesive vs. OEM. I know windshields are a load-bearing item, will it do so just as well as it used to?

GaleForce 03-01-2012 10:59 PM

The adhesive should be as good as factory. The important thing, like someone already said, is make sure they wear gloves and don't touch the edges of the glass where the adhesive will contact the glass. It really shouldn't be an issue. They usually use the big suction cups with grips to position the glass.

And make sure they clean out all of the old adhesive before installing the new glass.

ImportConvert 03-01-2012 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1576840)
The adhesive should be as good as factory. The important thing, like someone already said, is make sure they wear gloves and don't touch the edges of the glass where the adhesive will contact the glass. It really shouldn't be an issue. They usually use the big suction cups with grips to position the glass.

And make sure they clean out all of the old adhesive before installing the new glass.

Thanks! I suppose I should not stress so much, the windshield is a maintenance item, after all.

GaleForce 03-01-2012 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1576842)
Thanks! I suppose I should not stress so much, the windshield is a maintenance item, after all.

Don't worry... I'm as anal about this stuff as you are. :tup:

ImportConvert 03-01-2012 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1576851)
Don't worry... I'm as anal about this stuff as you are. :tup:

Has your windshield been destroyed and replaced?

Jordo! 03-01-2012 11:26 PM

Not covered by insurance in LA?

ImportConvert 03-01-2012 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 1576874)
Not covered by insurance in LA?

It is, but I have a $500 deductible. Yay. :shakes head:

ImportConvert 03-02-2012 05:27 AM

Still stressing :(
Will be until it's done Tuesday morning. It's taking them all week-end to get the OEM glass in. They ordered directly through the dealer.

Baer383 03-02-2012 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1576799)
Any other words of wisdom?

In a nutshell Safelite breaks allot of sh!t on people cars and deny it,it is typical of them,but once I find out a co.sucks I don't try to figure it out pass that the guys who I have spoke with told me horror story of them accidentally breaking stuff on cust. cars and telling dispatch and they tell him to put the broken stuff back on.

I'll just leave it at that.

ImportConvert 03-02-2012 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 1577061)
In a nutshell Safelite breaks allot of sh!t on people cars and deny it,it is typical of them,but once I find out a co.sucks I don't try to figure it out pass that the guys who I have spoke with told me horror story of them accidentally breaking stuff on cust. cars and telling dispatch and they tell him to put the broken stuff back on.

I'll just leave it at that.

Sucks. I'm taking it to the shop rather than going mobile. I am also planning on watching them perform the work. Almost seems like once the windshield is replaced, the car is junked as far as ever being right again. This is crap :( 3 days old and already might as well have bought a wrecked one and saved a ton of money. So much for enjoying the thing. Now the leaks/rattles/broken **** will just piss me off when I look at it.

mantella87 03-02-2012 06:00 AM

Sounds like you have anxiety problems man. You're not the first person who needs a new windshield on a brand new car, you won't be the last. It will probably be fixed with no complications, good as new.

ImportConvert 03-02-2012 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mantella87 (Post 1577071)
Sounds like you have anxiety problems man. You're not the first person who needs a new windshield on a brand new car, you won't be the last. It will probably be fixed with no complications, good as new.

Yes, I do. Serious admission, no sarcasm.

Intellectually, I get it. Anxiety wise...no.

SPOHN 03-02-2012 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1577074)
Yes, I do. Serious admission, no sarcasm.

Intellectually, I get it. Anxiety wise...no.

Nothing wrong with that. I'm the same way. But after it fixed and a few weeks go by I'm fine.

ImportConvert 03-02-2012 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1577103)
Nothing wrong with that. I'm the same way. But after it fixed and a few weeks go by I'm fine.

Yes. I hope it all goes well. : /


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