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Subject:Re: windshield and gasket
From:Stacy Schneider
Date:Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:50:53 -0700

Avoid Safelite. Most of their guys have no idea how to do a rubber set
window. The seal they use is a bus style seal without out the style in it
and is too fat to make the curves. Generally the only glass they install
has a Dark Blue shade that makes your van look like a Ford Aerostar.
      Do society a favor and use an independent shop or self employed
Mobile guy. Ask around or do a YELP search for Autoglass near you.

             Stacy

On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 7:47 AM T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'll third Safelite and suggest having a new gasket on hand and installed.
> My Safelite actually ground some rust on the window frame and applied an
> antioxidant to it. Check if yours will too
>
> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:33 AM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I second Safelite with one suggestion.  You remove the windshield
> yourself
> > the day before inside a garage.  That way if there is any rust in the
> frame
> > you can fix it, and then get the installers to come and put in the new
> > windshield.  I have been finding more and more rust in the frame and if
> you
> > can deal with it with the windshield out it isn't a big deal.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:14 AM mike riley <mkriley1@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > any recommendations for either one
> > > thx
> > > mike
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > www.vanagain.com
> >
>

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