WindShield Replacement Wows
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From: RENO NEVADA
WindShield Replacement Wows
Well....the truck driver that delivered my new C5
decided to wipe the snow & mud off my windshield
with a dirty scraper on delivery and scratched up the
front windshield pretty good. The dealer got in a new
piece of glass but the job on these Vettes looks pretty
complicated due to the electronics etc. Has any anyone had to replace theirs yet cause I'm concerned
that they'll make things worse with the replacement.
Looks like all the molding need to be pulled off as well.
decided to wipe the snow & mud off my windshield
with a dirty scraper on delivery and scratched up the
front windshield pretty good. The dealer got in a new
piece of glass but the job on these Vettes looks pretty
complicated due to the electronics etc. Has any anyone had to replace theirs yet cause I'm concerned
that they'll make things worse with the replacement.
Looks like all the molding need to be pulled off as well.
Le Mans Master
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From: Bluffton, SC
I just had the windshield on my Audi A6 replaced after it took a good chip from a rock. The windshield comes from the manufacturer and is all set with the correct brackets installed. My whole replacement took less than 30 minutes and is undetectable. I'm sure the C6 will be just as easy. Just make sure you let them know whether or not you have the HUD...the HUD requires a different windshield.
Race Director
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie
I would refuse that C6 and have them order another one.
No f**king way that I would accept a damaged C6. Get the dealer to get you another one or get your money back.
Team Owner
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From: Arizona
This has happened to me on other vehicles. Get something in writing if you keep the car. You may have problems down the road with the windshield replacement. Noises, other damage, etc. And, the whole affair just may turn out OK. I wouldn't dump it too quickly.
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Originally Posted by 2005-Z51
Well....the truck driver that delivered my new C5
decided to wipe the snow & mud off my windshield
with a dirty scraper on delivery and scratched up the
front windshield pretty good. The dealer got in a new
piece of glass but the job on these Vettes looks pretty
complicated due to the electronics etc. Has any anyone had to replace theirs yet cause I'm concerned
that they'll make things worse with the replacement.
Looks like all the molding need to be pulled off as well.
decided to wipe the snow & mud off my windshield
with a dirty scraper on delivery and scratched up the
front windshield pretty good. The dealer got in a new
piece of glass but the job on these Vettes looks pretty
complicated due to the electronics etc. Has any anyone had to replace theirs yet cause I'm concerned
that they'll make things worse with the replacement.
Looks like all the molding need to be pulled off as well.
Safety Car
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From: Reno NV
I had 2 replaced in my C5. A good shop can do it no sweat without future headaches. I DO NOT TRUST the ones that come to a parking lot and fix it. The urethane needs to set up properly, which means never roll your windows up and close the door (even with indexing windows). Also make sure the glass says HUD on it (if you have a HUD). Insist on the exact brand of glass you already have. All windshields are not created equal. Replacing a windshield is not a big deal, just a bit of caution is required.
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Just make shure you find someone that knows what they are doing
there are way to manny hacks in thais buisness that show up in a parking break your trim cut out the old slam in the new and dont take the time to remove all of the adhesive and PREP NAY BARE METAL if you dont prep the bare metal it will rust from underneath and you will never know till its too late
there are way to manny hacks in thais buisness that show up in a parking break your trim cut out the old slam in the new and dont take the time to remove all of the adhesive and PREP NAY BARE METAL if you dont prep the bare metal it will rust from underneath and you will never know till its too late
Drifting
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From: Seattle WA
Originally Posted by TedG
I had 2 replaced in my C5. A good shop can do it no sweat without future headaches. I DO NOT TRUST the ones that come to a parking lot and fix it. The urethane needs to set up properly, which means never roll your windows up and close the door (even with indexing windows). Also make sure the glass says HUD on it (if you have a HUD). Insist on the exact brand of glass you already have. All windshields are not created equal. Replacing a windshield is not a big deal, just a bit of caution is required.
Also get class that is either from the factory, or from Pilkington or PPG. (One of them MFG's the Glass'). Do not under any circumstances use imported Chinese glass. The quality of the fit is not to factory specs.
Good Luck
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they'll make it all better... get some goodies from the dealer, like a 100K warranty
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From: Grace Valley: A small, peaceful & beautiful valley in the Volunteer State
Originally Posted by toolking
And do not let "Safelite" or one of the "national Chains" do the work. Use one of the custom shops in your town who specialize in high end cars. Also make sure they use the correct urethane and that it is cured properly. This is especially important this time of year. Improperly cured urethane will lead to leaks, and if (God Forbid) you had an accident where the passenfger side A/B deployed the window could come out rendering it useless. The chains use the cheapest stuff they can lay their hands on.
Also get class that is either from the factory, or from Pilkington or PPG. (One of them MFG's the Glass'). Do not under any circumstances use imported Chinese glass. The quality of the fit is not to factory specs.
Good Luck
Also get class that is either from the factory, or from Pilkington or PPG. (One of them MFG's the Glass'). Do not under any circumstances use imported Chinese glass. The quality of the fit is not to factory specs.
Good Luck
My insurance company, USAA, uses a national chain, but they sub to local guys who come out to your house and work out of their Pkup truck. Go to a custom shop or someplace where you can check references of other users who have high end cars.
Drifting
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From: Seattle WA
I'm with USAA as well. Everyone should know that they are not required to use the Co. that their insurance Co. wants them to go to. The folks who answer the phone are not from USAA or any other for that matter (I think Allstate is the lone exception). It is rather a Co that has contracted to handle the claim. They attempt to steer you to where they want it to go. You do not have to comply and in fact the practice is illegal. Their claims regarding no warantee are bogus as the shop in the end will be providing the warrantee for their work.
Drifting
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From: Northeast Ohio
Originally Posted by Grumpy
they'll make it all better... get some goodies from the dealer, like a 100K warranty
What a disappointment! I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. Hope it all works out!
