Is our glass soft???
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Melting Slicks
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Is our C5 glass soft???
After 8,000 miles on my car, (local driving, no big road trips) the windshield glass looks like it has been sandblasted when I go into the sun about an hour before sunset. Very noticable when the light strikes it at that angle and looks like crap. Does anyone else have this condition?? :confused:
Also some small scrathes that arc (wiper blade must have had some grit) and a few small chips. This glass seems mcuh softer than other Vettes I've owned. :cuss
I do clean the glass regularly and keep the blades clean also.
[Modified by Scruffy, 9:09 AM 8/9/2002]
[Modified by Scruffy, 9:10 AM 8/9/2002]
Also some small scrathes that arc (wiper blade must have had some grit) and a few small chips. This glass seems mcuh softer than other Vettes I've owned. :cuss
I do clean the glass regularly and keep the blades clean also.
[Modified by Scruffy, 9:09 AM 8/9/2002]
[Modified by Scruffy, 9:10 AM 8/9/2002]
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Is our glass soft??? (needhlp)
Neither. It looks like its tiny little pits as if it were sandblasted. Only noticable when the sun strikes it at a low angle, but they are there.
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Re: Is our glass soft??? (Scruffy)
I got the same scenario on my windshield. My car is not a daily driver and never driven anywhere harsh. But I have the same issue, I clean it and polish it all the time with Zaino's glass polish. No luck filling in or removing those little pits in the glass. :rolleyes:
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Re: Is our glass soft??? (VetteBiz)
I've got a 2000 coupe with 32K miles
I have similar defects; wiper scratches and significant pits.
I also am careful with cleaning the blades and I try to keep several car lengths behind traffic to avoid paint chips.
Maybe there is an issue here!!!
With the slope of our windsheild you'd think that impacts with debris would be less damaging.
Tom
[Modified by BostonVette, 3:41 PM 8/9/2002]
I have similar defects; wiper scratches and significant pits.
I also am careful with cleaning the blades and I try to keep several car lengths behind traffic to avoid paint chips.
Maybe there is an issue here!!!
With the slope of our windsheild you'd think that impacts with debris would be less damaging.
Tom
[Modified by BostonVette, 3:41 PM 8/9/2002]
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Re: Is our glass soft??? (BostonVette)
Have a '01 with 6,000 miles and I have the same problem. With the sun low and right into the windshield it looks like its been sandblasted. Large number of small holes or chips. I've heard that car manufacturers have gone to thiner (less weight - more mpg), but this is too far.
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Re: Is our glass soft??? (Timmy's C5)
The thing is that thicker glass wouldn't be any more resistant to the tiny pits than thin glass. However, it would be more resistant to cracking all of the way through.
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (Scruffy)
Guys: If it is a distraction, call you insurance company and they'll
pay to replace it. It's a comprehensive claim and it is considered
a safety issue. I had a similar problem with a Supra and insurance
paid for windshield and rear hatch window. Also the moulding,
which costs twice as much as the glass. :rolleyes:
...GeorgeC
pay to replace it. It's a comprehensive claim and it is considered
a safety issue. I had a similar problem with a Supra and insurance
paid for windshield and rear hatch window. Also the moulding,
which costs twice as much as the glass. :rolleyes:
...GeorgeC
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (Scruffy)
Scruffy, I completely agree with you. I don't think these windshields were
made properly. I have never had a windshield in such bad shape
after so few miles in ANY car I have ever owned. (This is my 15th car)
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made properly. I have never had a windshield in such bad shape
after so few miles in ANY car I have ever owned. (This is my 15th car)
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (Scruffy)
I don't know if this has anything to do with it but the newer verts use the thinner glass windshield that the Z06 uses. Coupes are still fitted with the slightly thicker glass.
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (wottogo)
same scenario on my windshield also, I have little rock pits all over at 28K miles. 100% something is up with these windshields.
[Modified by TexCorvette, 4:20 AM 8/11/2002]
[Modified by TexCorvette, 4:20 AM 8/11/2002]
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (Scruffy)
Utilize the warranty. After a few thousand miles my drver's side window had scratches all over it from going up and down. Something inside the door must have been scraping it, not sure why. The warranty covered it.
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (wottogo)
So...what are all of you guys doing driving during Happy Hour? :cheers: ...
I have the same problem but it is only noticeable when the sun is at a certain angle late in the day.
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (MRWHOOPPEE)
I've been noticing the same thing lately. Only when the sun hits it just right and then it blocks your vision. No amount of cleaning, scrubbing or polishing will remove it. It's been driving me nuts.
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Re: Is our C5 glass soft??? (Scruffy)
I really think that the abuse our windshields take is due more to the low ride height of the car, together with the lack of a frontend design made to deflect wind and debris. It is one of the tradeoffs you endure to drive a sports car. Put your windshield closer to the ground and don't have a squared-off nose to catch debris, what do you expect?