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Topic: Windshield repair/replace

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Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/21/07 7:05pm Message 1 of 17
PSU 98
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Shenandoah, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Has anybody ever had a repair done to their window glass?  I got a small (about 1" long) crack in my front windshield somehow over the summer and was considering having the "Safelite" people fix it this fall.  I'm concerned about the quality of the repair, of course.
 
Out of curiosity, has anybody ever had an entire Corvette windshield replaced by one of those "chain" companies?



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Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/21/07 7:20pm Message 2 of 17
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 i had a windshield replace at home very happy with the job cost under $200 in my 94


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Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/21/07 7:47pm Message 3 of 17
eddie20875
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had windshields on two vehicles replaced at different times and by different companies. came right to my job and did it there and did a great job. guess it's like anything and you hope that the guy installing it isn't having a bad day.


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Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/21/07 8:12pm Message 4 of 17
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You should replace the windshield in my opinion. The vacuum repair does okay with chips and star cracks but usually if the crack is linear  and longer that 1/2 inch, the material does not flow properly.

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Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/22/07 4:06am Message 5 of 17
OlrustysGhost
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Spotsylvania, VA - USA
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replace is the way t go.. Had my 77 done over the summer and I'm glad I did.. 


Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/23/07 3:07am Message 6 of 17
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dwright
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Does your insurance cover glass replacement?
Are you concerned with originality?
There are companies that have vintage (the correct brand and number)windsheilds.



 
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Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/23/07 4:15am Message 7 of 17
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Having it replaced also gives you a chance to check out the condition of the frame. Have them come to your house and make sure you are there. If the frame has any rust, fix it before you let them put the glass back in.


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Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/23/07 7:11am Message 8 of 17
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I see everyone has gotten someone to replace there windshield, now I am getting scared!  I replaced mine on my own and cut out and replaced the windshield frame. Boy have I got balls or what. I have not driven my car sence I did the work. Im still working on other parts. If I can help let me know




  

Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 10/23/07 10:40am Message 9 of 17
PSU 98
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Thanks for all the advice.  It probably wouldn't hurt to see if the crack can just be repaired before I go replacing the windshield (it actually starts as a very small chip, probably from a piece of debris that hit the glass).  I got a quote of about $60 for repair. 
I don't suspect any rust, but it would be nice to know for certain.  Originality is not a big concern for me, and I'll be paying out of pocket. 



Windshield repair/replace

Posted: 11/7/07 1:28pm Message 10 of 17
PSU 98
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Had the windshield repaired today.  Service tech came right out to the house.  Very happy with the repair, it's hardly noticeable if you don't know where to look.  Only $63; plus, if the repair fails down the line, they will credit that cost toward a replacement windshield.  Really a win-win situation  Smile


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