Windshield Replacment (positive experience)
07-31-2006, 03:48 PM
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Windshield Replacment (positive experience)
I just got my windshield replaced by in independant shop in Chambersburg, PA. Cindy Rowe Auto Glass. They are a chain here in the PA area. The shop manager Kelvin Way did a great job. He heeded my warnings about not wanting the antenna wire cut and did an otherwise fine job on my car.
Sigla glass was used. I did not specify what type of glass I wanted although I was expecting to get American spec glass. To see OEM sigla going in was a surprise.
I waited with the car. install took about an hour, then Kelvin wanted it to sit an hour to cure. 3 days later there is no creaking from the windshield and the overall noise level in the car seems much quieter than I would have believed just eliminating the creaking windshield would accomplish.
Total cost $566. I just wanted to post a positive story about windshield replacement since there is so much hand-wringing about it in various posts. Yeah, I was nervous going in but it turned out ok and I'm now glad I did it.
Sigla glass was used. I did not specify what type of glass I wanted although I was expecting to get American spec glass. To see OEM sigla going in was a surprise.
I waited with the car. install took about an hour, then Kelvin wanted it to sit an hour to cure. 3 days later there is no creaking from the windshield and the overall noise level in the car seems much quieter than I would have believed just eliminating the creaking windshield would accomplish.
Total cost $566. I just wanted to post a positive story about windshield replacement since there is so much hand-wringing about it in various posts. Yeah, I was nervous going in but it turned out ok and I'm now glad I did it.
07-31-2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by macanswer
I just got my windshield replaced by in independant shop in Chambersburg, PA. Cindy Rowe Auto Glass. They are a chain here in the PA area. The shop manager Kelvin Way did a great job. He heeded my warnings about not wanting the antenna wire cut and did an otherwise fine job on my car.
Sigla glass was used. I did not specify what type of glass I wanted although I was expecting to get American spec glass. To see OEM sigla going in was a surprise.
I waited with the car. install took about an hour, then Kelvin wanted it to sit an hour to cure. 3 days later there is no creaking from the windshield and the overall noise level in the car seems much quieter than I would have believed just eliminating the creaking windshield would accomplish.
Total cost $566. I just wanted to post a positive story about windshield replacement since there is so much hand-wringing about it in various posts. Yeah, I was nervous going in but it turned out ok and I'm now glad I did it.
Sigla glass was used. I did not specify what type of glass I wanted although I was expecting to get American spec glass. To see OEM sigla going in was a surprise.
I waited with the car. install took about an hour, then Kelvin wanted it to sit an hour to cure. 3 days later there is no creaking from the windshield and the overall noise level in the car seems much quieter than I would have believed just eliminating the creaking windshield would accomplish.
Total cost $566. I just wanted to post a positive story about windshield replacement since there is so much hand-wringing about it in various posts. Yeah, I was nervous going in but it turned out ok and I'm now glad I did it.
Quick questions: When they put on the NEW outer gasket ...did it go 'to the same depth/level' into the paintwork as the original gasket or are there 'shortcomings'? Does the gasket 'fall in on itself' in parts? i.e. in areas where there are 'gasket-shortcomings' (if any) ...does the gasket stay straight or does it curl 'into' the 'frame gap'? Was your new outer gasket damaged during the install? (Did you check?)
TIA,
Gerry
07-31-2006, 04:58 PM
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The job did not include a new gasket. He re-used the old one which was in decent shape. I think I will probably order and install a new one myself, however, as I believe they are only about $20.
The appearance of the outer gasket all around the windshield is perfect. I did look it over pretty carefully before I left.
The appearance of the outer gasket all around the windshield is perfect. I did look it over pretty carefully before I left.
07-31-2006, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by macanswer
The job did not include a new gasket. He re-used the old one which was in decent shape. I think I will probably order and install a new one myself, however, as I believe they are only about $20.
The appearance of the outer gasket all around the windshield is perfect. I did look it over pretty carefully before I left.
The appearance of the outer gasket all around the windshield is perfect. I did look it over pretty carefully before I left.
Glad, again, that it turned out well for you.
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07-31-2006, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by g_murray
NO new gasket! ...oy! ...I was under the impression that the OEM (factory installed) gasket was so well glued/urethaned in ...that even if you were 'super careful' ...it would still rip.
