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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 03:34 PM
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When they put a new windshield in my C5 are they supposed to change the molding all around ? Insurance gave me a estimate of 1,195 the company that was doing the job said that the molding was extra. Doesn't sound rite to me, or is it ?
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 05:15 PM
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This has been discussed on here before. You'll find some will say it's perfectly fine to use the old molding while others will insist you need new molding.
New molding is big $, one is for sale right now on eBay for $620 Big money for some rubber, Corvette tax to the extreme.
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My windshield got cracked while I was driving it home frm the dealer the day I bought it, had it replaced immediately and State Farm paid for the molding, the guy who replaced it said it was about a $1700 job....not sure if it was required but I was happy the covered it.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 08:04 PM
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My windshield got cracked while I was driving it home frm the dealer the day I bought it, had it replaced immediately and State Farm paid for the molding, the guy who replaced it said it was about a $1700 job....not sure if it was required but I was happy the covered it.
I guess i'll find out next sat. thanks guys
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I paid $240 without the molding, my original worked fine. Would have cost me probably $800 more with a new molding.
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Tell ins co you want OEM glass.
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