Windshield Replacement
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SUBVETTE
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Windshield Replacement
Well, just got my second replacement windshield after five years since the first replacement. Same issue as before, the windshield picked a fight with a flying freeway rock and lost again. The bottom line is to stay as far away as possible from big rigs that love to kick up everything on the road. The latest windshield had been dinged a couple of times and one ding had been repaired with epoxy, but the last hit was too much and left a spder array of cracks. Anyway, I'm back to normal again and will be even more diligent in staying away from the backside of eighteen wheelers with my third windshield. 
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St. Jude Donor '13
Were you able to watch and inspect the work as it was done?
In theory, I suppose you could replace the windshield a dozen times. In practice, I suspect there would be problems developing (excess sealant, w/s frame damage, etc) at some point.
Probably not after two, but some time...
In theory, I suppose you could replace the windshield a dozen times. In practice, I suspect there would be problems developing (excess sealant, w/s frame damage, etc) at some point.
Probably not after two, but some time...
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18,'21
Look at it this way: a. you now have a new clear windshield with no dings b. thank goodness the rock didn't crack the nose or something else.
Just remember it doesn't take 18 wheels to do that damage.
Just remember it doesn't take 18 wheels to do that damage.
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Could have been worse. My office colleague was behind an 18-wheeler and caught a flying tire gator in the grill of his Toyota Highlander thrown by the truck. He estimates $500 in damaged parts alone. 
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SUBVETTE
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Were you able to watch and inspect the work as it was done?
In theory, I suppose you could replace the windshield a dozen times. In practice, I suspect there would be problems developing (excess sealant, w/s frame damage, etc) at some point.
Probably not after two, but some time...
In theory, I suppose you could replace the windshield a dozen times. In practice, I suspect there would be problems developing (excess sealant, w/s frame damage, etc) at some point.
Probably not after two, but some time...
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From: San Diego CA
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SUBVETTE
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Lots of businesses have left here and gone to your state.
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At least in Mass. windshields are free. (no deductible) Feel free to call the Ins Co. tell them you need a new windshield. They say " have it fixed " Even if it is not broken or just messed up from highway driving.
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For the policy holders that have glass breakage the majority have no deductible.
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