Windows (non-Microsoft)

[Peter Sperry]

You're going to want to be very careful about who you have do it, and how
they stand behind their work.  To share a brief horror story, in March I had
my windshield replaced by Abra Glass in MN here.  They made a mistake and
missed some sealant on the driver side pillar, which allowed the rains that
we had in our area into the interior.  Long story short...the car is
totalled, as water got into a bunch of relays and the computer, as well as
the ABS computer.

For my next windshield, I'm going to make sure that they agree in writing to
cover any damages due to poor workmanship, and not just re-sealing the glass
should they do something wrong.

Be very careful, because in my research surrounding this incident I've found
that it doesn't take a very big mistake to let a lot of water in.

Peter

'88 5KSQ (still drying out)
'90 90Q20V
----- Original Message -----
From: "DeWitt Harrison" <de at aztek-eng.com>
To: <robert at s-cars.org>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: Windows (non-Microsoft)


>
> On Mon, 14 May 2001 10:56:32 -0400, Robert Myers wrote:
>  > [ ... ]
>  > Anyway, I remember some discussion about replacing windshields from a
while
>  > back but, not needing to replace one at the time, I deleted them all.
>
> And let that be a lesson to ya. :)
>
>  > What gotchas do I need to be on the lookout for?  [ ... ]
>
> I had a windshield done a year ago. It's amazing how many
> things can be messed up in the process. Review the Bentley
> regarding preparation, etc. It will give you useful insight. For
> example, it says to remove the interior A-pillar trim. Now I
> know why. When the glass apes take their knives to the old
> adhesive, they will cut up those pieces. You'll only be able to
> see the full extent of the damage from the outside.
>
> Other things, but by no means all things that can be damaged:
> exterior paint on the A-pillars and the hood. (They could have
> used protective tape over the paint. But noooo.) Sliced weather
> seals on the sides of the air plenum. Excess adhesive here,
> there, everywhere.
>
> Be afraid.
>
> DeWitt Harrison
> Boulder, CO
> 88 5kcstq
>
>