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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Here's a good one for ya. My wife has complained about a blurry spot on her side of the windshield. I've never really noticed it, but I don't set on that side. I checked the other day, and sure enough there is an area of the windshield that distorts everything. It's only on the passenger side. Anyone else ever have this issue?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Try cleaning it with a strong AMMONIA Based glass cleaner inside and out.

Maybe some one tried to do a windshield repair with one of those windshield polishing kits and botched the repair!

Mine is as clear as glass!!

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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It could be caused from the actual glue that is used to hold the windshiled together when in a crash so it spyders. if its that type of a defect the delear should take care of it.
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Hey you're one of my favorite guys on the Speed Channel! All kidding aside- has the windshield ever been replaced? Most likely it has been and you could replace it again for just a few hundred if you call around- the automotive glass business is very competitive and it is not uncommon to get really good deals. The problem is the windshield mouldings which are very easy to break (and hard to get) during install and even more frustrating is the possibility of picking up a water/air leak. If it doesn't bother you, I would leave it alone.

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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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I wish I was the Mike Joy on Speed Channel, I would much prefer his job over setting and looking at this computer all day. Anywho, to answer your question, I'm not sure if the windshield has been replaced or not, I just got the car a couple months ago. I may check around for prices on a new one. It doesn't really bother me, it's just my wife that mentions it, my son has never said anything when he's riding along.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Man I have had this problem with several Vette windshields they have a blemish on the lower right passenger side. I got factory replacement glass for my Vette and it took me 8 windshields to get one the didnt have a warp on the passenger side. If you have had this replaced anywhere take it back... If not good luck trying to find one that is perfect...
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