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Subject:Re: windshield rust repair cost
Date:Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:47:31 EST

In a message dated 2/20/08 11:23:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Andrew.Richards@NIKE.COM writes:

> My '87 GL has some bubbling at the opposing corners of its windshield
> base; maybe an inch or so in width on each side.  I'm wondering what
> some of you have paid to have this fixed.  I know it depends on the
> severity of the rust and I'm pretty confident that this job could be
> done with some grinding and a little bondo, but I just don't have the
> means to do it myself.  Thanks for your help.
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you will need to pull the windshield to fix this properly.   so factor in a
new windshield seal too.
 and as far as bondo to fix rust holes, that is a big NO NO.
use a epoxy based filler or fiberglass, though welding in a patch is the best
way to fix  holes.

and of course this is all in the archives..

chris

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