Crap. New Windshield time :(

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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

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?

Baer383 · 03-02-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

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

Has your windshield been destroyed and replaced?

GaleForce · 03-02-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Has your windshield been destroyed and replaced?

Not on my Z, but on two of my other cars. Both were replaced with OEM glass and looked just like they rolled off the line at the factory when done. No leaking, and the rubber seals around the edge of the glass look good.

Definitely follow the donut suggestion, maybe get a bunch of medium coffees with the fixings on the side. The guys in the back will really appreciate it. Makes for a nice start of the day.

Stop stressing, take a deep breath, it will all work out.

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!

Not covered by insurance in LA?

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

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.

ImportConvert · 03-02-2012, 07:54 AM

Well, this makes me feel better...
Corvette Forum - View Single Post - Anyone gotten your windsheld broken?

LOTS! of cracked windshields on the 'vette forum. I guess I just got lucky with mine. I have yet to find a "Safelite screwed my car up" post, so that makes me feel better.

ImportConvert · 03-03-2012, 03:06 AM

Meh. I just know they are going to **** up the weather seals or trim or something

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	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. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	Not covered by insurance in LA? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-02-2012, 06:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	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.

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	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.

03-02-2012, 07:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Well, this makes me feel better... Corvette Forum - View Single Post - Anyone gotten your windsheld broken? LOTS! of cracked windshields on the 'vette forum. I guess I just got lucky with mine. I have yet to find a "Safelite screwed my car up" post, so that makes me feel better.

03-03-2012, 03:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Meh. I just know they are going to **** up the weather seals or trim or something