Doktor Tim left his scent on this list, too, once upon a time.

Jim

On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 12:46 PM fonman4277 <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> I'm sorry, but if you're a true Vanagon Aficionado you will insist on
> nothing but genuine German glass. To replace any glass in your Vanagon with
> anything else is completely unthinkable. Of course I'm joking here folks,
> but years ago on the Type2 list there was an idiot who called himself
> "Doktor Tim". He blasted me for posting that I had replaced my type 2 bus
> windshield with non German glass. Like true German made windshields were a
> dime a dozen. Hell I was just thrilled to find a brand new windshield! Sent
> from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> -------- Original message --------From: Stacy Schneider <
> vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> Date: 7/16/19  12:31 PM  (GMT-05:00) To:
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: windshield and gasket Wrong wrong
> and wrong.       PPG is no longer making Automotive Glass.  PGW which is
> now owned by LKQ and has their glass made in China. They make a Tint and a
> Shaded glass with a U.S. style blue band which I feel is hideous.
> Those parts are also made by XYG and FYG in both a tint and a more subtle
> euro style green shade.         There are no more OE parts from VW. So it’s
> Chinese Re pop only.           The industry part numbers areFW 416 GTN -
> Tint FW 416 GGN - Shade              I’ve spent the better part of my life
> in the glass business and it’s amazing how little I know
> about😏.                                        Stacy           Sent from
> my iPhoneOn Jul 16, 2019, at 8:49 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
> wrote:>>  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.> > To my knowledge all of the currently available windshields come
> from the same supplier (PPG) no matter where you buy them.  There used to
> be a version with a tint at the top and one without, not sure if both are
> still made. Prices can vary dramatically so it's worth calling two or three
> auto glass places. If you're worried about the seal you can always buy one
> from us.  If you have a lot of rot under the windshield we sell inexpensive
> weld-in repair sections that are properly contoured (our part #
> 251898035).> > Ron Salmon> The Bus Depot, Inc.> www.busdepot.com