

| Subject: | Re: Likelihood of Windshield breaking on removal? |
| From: | Tom Buese |
| Date: | Mon, 9 May 2011 14:07:04 -0600 |
On May 9, 2011, at 2:02 PM, michael orr wrote: > I would use a utility knife to cut the rubber seal out .The windshield should push right out. Mike Orr 85 Westy Yes, since he is replacing the old seal, but the guy reused my perfectly good seal & still got the old windshield out in 1 piece. How he did it by himself is still a mystery to moi. Mr. BZ-always the right tool for the job? > > On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote: > I had a come-to-my-business windshield replacement company remove my cracked windshield & install my new VW swap meet $15 PPG vanagon windshield for $50-took him 10-15 minutes, all by himself. > I had to run in and answer the phone, so I didn't get to see him remove my already cracked windshield,n but it was still in 1 piece after removal. > > Rule of thumb is that 5% of all glass will fail all by itself, so the installers are just covering their butts in case yours does. > > > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ-& now the thread about sealing the gasket? > > > On May 9, 2011, at 1:12 PM, Peter Lapp wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > I recently bought a new rubber seal for my windshield and called a few > > places to see how much installation would be. A few told me there's a good > > chance it could break when removed. I don't have any cracks or chips, it's > > in perfect condition. Is it really that likely that it would happen, or do > > they all say that for liability reasons? > > I got quotes anywhere from $60 to $125. I'll most likely go with the cheaper > > option, seeing as I don't see any reason to spent twice the money if there's > > not much to it. > > Any input would be appreciated! > > > > Peter >
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