Windshield Replacement
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Norman OK
Because they use junk glass.
I had mine done at the dealership, had the dealer order OEM glass and they had thier glass guy come by and change it out. The dealer was about half of what Safelite wanted for the same OEM glass.
Instructor
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 193
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From: North Dakota
Had mine done at the dealer. Good job except they forgot to clean the inside of it. Didn't see it until I turned into the sun. Was told they ordered the OEM for the HUD because there is a difference in the glass.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Edmond, Oklahoma
I have had Safelite install two windshields in two different Vettes. Both times I ordered the OEM glass. I had to pay a little more, but I got the OEM glass. They did a nice job installing the glass.
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Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Commerce Texas
No, Safelite doesn't use junk glass. If they did USAA wouldn't recommend them. I've had windshields replaced by Safelite on a C4, C6, CTS-V, and a C7....
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Around here, the dealers do not do their own glass installs - they subcontract out to a local glass installer. Perhaps in your area the dealership does do their own installs.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ft. Worth Tx.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
Everything you need to know about windshield replacement...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-ideas-3.html
Good luck with your decision, feel free to pm me
Dave
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-ideas-3.html
Good luck with your decision, feel free to pm me
Dave
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
Hope your dealer is using a certified installer.. what sealants did they use? What primer system was used. Did they wait for the proper flash times .... let me give you a cue , there are a lot of great independents but with a dealership it's all about price... not quality
Dave
Racer
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 475
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From: Utah
I too used Safelite and highly recommend them. They ordered oem glass because I have
hud and did the install at my house. They sent two pros out and let me watch the install.
The guys were knowledgeable about Vettes, took their time and did a great job.
hud and did the install at my house. They sent two pros out and let me watch the install.
The guys were knowledgeable about Vettes, took their time and did a great job.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 153
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Really , have you bought JUNK from us .... or did u have a friend of a friend 🤔
Hope your dealer is using a certified installer.. what sealants did they use? What primer system was used. Did they wait for the proper flash times .... let me give you a cue , there are a lot of great independents but with a dealership it's all about price... not quality
Dave
Hope your dealer is using a certified installer.. what sealants did they use? What primer system was used. Did they wait for the proper flash times .... let me give you a cue , there are a lot of great independents but with a dealership it's all about price... not quality
Dave
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Ft. Worth Tx.
Safelite told me the aftermarket didn’t fit as well. When it came in they found a little flaw showed it to me and ordered a new one. Because I had to make two trips they didn’t take my deductible and gave me a new set of wipers.
Racer
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 475
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From: Utah
Hopefully you’ll find a guy like this to replace your windshield.
Corvette windshield replacement video: step by step
https://youtu.be/5p9SaV2jfjE
Corvette windshield replacement video: step by step
https://youtu.be/5p9SaV2jfjE
method do they use : KNIVES or STRING. You do not want anybody using a blade
tool to remove your old glass! The pull string method is the smarter, safer way to
remove the old glass and most professional shops appear to be using it. This is
what Safelite used on my Vette and another vehicle.
Here are some tube videos I found of the string removal system: