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| chmillman |
 May 19 2025, 11:39 AM
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Took the car out of the garage this morning where it had been under a cover for several weeks. Then I noticed I had a crack in the windshield starting a few inches above the bottom at the left side edge and extending maybe 6” into the middle.
 I have no idea how this happened, there is no sign of impact or anything else. This is not a repairable problem, the windshield will need to be replaced. Waiting for my insurance company to see how much deductible applies in this case. Windshields seem to be available, I was just wondering if there are any issues/suppliers I should watch out for… Also surprised at the prices, they’re not as expensive as I thought here - like 400€ - seems more expensive in the US - maybe because they’re imported? |
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| Geezer914 |
May 19 2025, 04:33 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,932 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States
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What adhesive should we use on our cars?
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| bkrantz |
May 19 2025, 07:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Geezer914 @ May 19 2025, 03:33 PM)  What adhesive should we use on our cars? The factory used butyl rubber, that sticks very well and has some give. 914 folk lore tells us that more modern adhesives are too stiff and can lead to cracks. Several vendors sell the proper butyl tape (width and thickness). The problem is that is does not meet recent regulations, and many glass shops will not use it. |
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| VaccaRabite |
May 20 2025, 04:56 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,734 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ May 19 2025, 09:33 PM) QUOTE(Geezer914 @ May 19 2025, 03:33 PM) What adhesive should we use on our cars? The factory used butyl rubber, that sticks very well and has some give. 914 folk lore tells us that more modern adhesives are too stiff and can lead to cracks. Several vendors sell the proper butyl tape (width and thickness). The problem is that is does not meet recent regulations, and many glass shops will not use it. I've had modern urethane on mine for over a decade now with zero issues, and my car get driven a good bit. I don't know how much I believe the "lore." Zach |
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Posts in this topic
chmillman Cracked windshield May 19 2025, 11:39 AM
Cairo94507 That sucks. Do you know how long that windshield ... May 19 2025, 12:57 PM
porschetub
That sucks. Do you know how long that windshield... May 19 2025, 01:57 PM chmillman No idea how long it's been in there, only had ... May 19 2025, 02:46 PM 930cabman
What adhesive should we use on our cars?
The f... May 20 2025, 12:02 PM sb914 @914werke May 20 2025, 07:27 AM 930cabman It's glass, sometimes it breaks.
8mm or 5/16... May 20 2025, 09:00 AM 914werke I've had modern urethane on mine for over a de... May 20 2025, 10:58 AM |
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