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| xsurfer |
 Jun 12 2007, 07:54 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 4-April 06 From: La Canada, CA Member No.: 5,818  |
Why do some of us leave the windshield in? I can't understand not removing the windshield while painting. How do you assure yourself that no problems await without taking the windshield out?
Is there windshield rubber available. I want to show the car. Thanks Gene |
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| Ferg |
Jun 12 2007, 11:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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I think it comes down to "how far" you are going with the resto...
You say you want to show it, so yes, take it out... Keep these things in mind. 1. If you have a original sigla windshield, find a expert, it's not easy to remove the glass without damaging or breaking it. 2. Same goes for the metal trim, find someone "old school" that has experience with metal trim work. Not some mobile glass place 20 year old. 3. Be prepared for a surprise (rust) in the lower corners. I think many leave it in for those reasons as well, as it's easy to just remove the trim targa seal ect and paint. Once the metal trim is reinstalled you would not be able to tell... Ferg |
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| stevesc_us |
Jun 12 2007, 11:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Redwood City, CA Member No.: 5,569 |
For me the big reason is the damn metal trim. Once you remove it to get the windshield out it is next to impossible to get put in back in place without it being bent. It just won't fit back as flush against the glass again. Ofcourse if your metal trim is not in great shape to begin with, I would put new metal trim when the windshield is reinstalled. I do hear, however, that the trim pieces are no longer being made, but I gotta believe someone like AA can get them for you.
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 12 2007, 09:38 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Well, to remove it you have to remove the trim. To do so without bending it (in the slightest) is VERY difficult. To replace it is mucho costo IF you can find it.
The biggest reason for not removing the windshield is that most shops will not take responsibility if it cracks. Oh sure, they'll find you a cobbled up windshield from Taiwan (or worse), but you WILL pay DEARLY for it. No reason it can't stay in - unless you have rust around the edges, AND they can properly mask (which ain't rocket science). Unless you're doing a major resto, for concours or resale to that market, or your windshield is cracked, or your trim is shit - leave it in. Just be sure that the shop knows WHY you're leaving it in & what you expect from them. Pat |
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