 Windshield Installer in San Diego Area, North County, Tried it myself and cracked the windshield |
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| Highland |
 Jul 27 2023, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 513 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California  |
Does anybody have any recommendations?
Several of the clips popped out while installing the trim. While attempting to remove the glass the windshield cracked. In fact it splintered which makes me wonder how safe this glass is to drive with. Although the glass is centered, I don't think I'm getting it seated correctly. Using 5/16" butyl tape. This is my second windshield install. The first one cracked after about 3 years (no impact, just cracked). Obviously I'm doing it wrong despite watching repeated videos. Is there a shop in the San Diego area that does 914 glass installs? Thanks. |
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| Mikey914 |
Aug 3 2023, 10:06 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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On removing the glass, even a good shop will tell you that you have a 50/50 shot of it being removed without that happening. I’ve done it once, but my record is 1 out of 3.
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| windforfun |
Aug 3 2023, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,822 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 3 2023, 09:06 AM)  On removing the glass, even a good shop will tell you that you have a 50/50 shot of it being removed without that happening. I’ve done it once, but my record is 1 out of 3. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Safety glass isn't what it used to be. Windshields are much thinner now to reduce weight. |
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Highland Windshield Installer in San Diego Area, North County Jul 27 2023, 01:19 PM
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:lo... Aug 4 2023, 06:19 PM Mikey914 You should not have to remove pillar trim or top w... Aug 4 2023, 07:04 PM |
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