Windshield replacement: what to look out for?

[james accordino]

That's great, but do you know what brands are
"better"?  My windsheild is wrecked and I need a new
one.  Someone mentioned PPG as being really resistant
to cracking.  Mine has at least 20 major rock shots
and 2 cracks (out of the vision zone) totaling about
20".  As well as being totally sandblasted.  It is an
Arva/Pilkington made in Finland.  It CAN take major
rock shots without breaking.

Thanks
Jim Accordino

--- Pat Korach <tm2 at zipcon.net> wrote:
> Andrew
>
> There are two types of glass being installed (Good
> and BETTER).  BETTER is
> thicker
> than Good and holds up to rocks better.
>
> Pat Korach
> Kirkland, WA
>
> Lee Levitt wrote:
>
> > Andrew writes:
> >
> > > Most/all dealers just contract it out to local
> glass companies.
> > > Most of them are pretty good. Mine is OEM glass,
> complete with the
> > > 4 rings and even an Audi part# I think.
> Installed correctly, no
> > > problem. I had mine done at the dealer while it
> was in for a
> > > regular maintenance, but most shops will come to
> you. This is one
> > > of those things you want done by someone who
> does them all day,
> > > not by someone who read how in a book, and
> watched one last year.
> > >
> > > BTDT x 2.
> >
> > BTDT x 3 for me, so far.
> >
> > Andrew's right, have it done by someone who is an
> expert. First, your
> > windshield will get properly installed, which is
> important as it is a
> > structural member of the car. Second, your car
> won't rust around the
> > windshield due to metal tool misuse.
> >
> > Here are a couple of tips - the caulking that
> holds the window in needs time
> > and warmth to cure.
> >
> > First - the *best* place to have your windshield
> done is in your heated
> > garage on a Friday afternoon. Then don't drive the
> car *at all* until
> > Monday. This is overkill, but then again, the
> windshield *is* a structural
> > member of the car, and I don't want it popping out
> when I need the
> > structural rigidity most (like in an accident!)
> >
> > Second - open your windows before the work
> starts...and leave them open.
> > This will have two effects. First, when you get in
> and close the door, the
> > air pressure won't dislodge the windshield while
> the caulk is still curing.
> > And second, the additional airflow will help the
> caulk cure better.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > Lee
> > '95.5 S6 avant
> > '96 A6 quattro avant
>
>
>


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