I had a new (U.S. made)  glass  put in my 82 about 8 years ago. I am
sure it scratches much more easily than the original. If you put them in
yourself, I think a good condition junkyard one would be the best
solution short of an original German one. Mine was replaced by the
insurance company after I bumped it from the inside with a piece of
plastic conduit.- they sure aren't  very strong from the back!
Al Brase

John Rodgers wrote:

> It ain't legal, but I use a metal sputtered, very, very light grey
> window tint on the windshield. It reduces the UV significantly, and
> helps glare. I first tried the sunstrip across the top of the windshield
> but didn't like that, so I opted for the very light grey without the
> strip.
>
> Works for me.
>
> But my question is ..... Is the original glass as hard, harder, softer
> than aftermarket windshield glass, and is there a difference in
> thickness?
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Stan Wilder wrote:
>
>> Call around to some Auto Glass distributors.
>> Often you can buy old inventory very cheap.
>> Try to get the tinted glass with the sun screen banner across the top.
>> You'll also need a new gasket and sealing bead if your current rubber
>> isn't
>> pliable.
>>
>> Stan Wilder
>> Engine Ceramics
>> 214-352-4931
>> www.engineceramics.com
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Brian Wasson" <briwasson@VERIZON.NET>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:44 PM
>> Subject: Windshields: all years the same?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I need to get a new windshield sooner or later for my 88 Westy (not
>>>
>>>
>> urgent,
>>
>>
>>> but it does have a crack). Are windshields from all years
>>> interchangeable,
>>> or do I need to get one from a later model to fit my 1988? Also, if
>>> anyone
>>> in a reasonable distance from Philadelphia (a couple of hours) has a
>>> windshield they want to get rid of , drop me a note.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Brian W.
>>> Abington, Pa.
>>>
>>>
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