Date:         Sun, 17 Aug 2003 22:38:40 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: All Windshields =?
Comments: To: Rob WIlke <rwilke@ROBWILKE.COM>
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Rob, as Ron Salmon at Bud Depot said, watch out for rotted rubber in the
seal.

I would get a new one from him, have it installed along with the new
window. But absolutely sure that the seal area has been cleaned
adequately. Don't want old adhesive to mess up the fit of the new seal.

As for tinted glass for a windshield, I don't care for it. I always keep
mine clear except for a tint strip I have added to the top of the
windshield.

It is against the law, tinting the winshield of a vehicle, but there is
a metal sputtered film that is almost clear - so close to clear that you
are hard pressed to see the difference. - that you can put on your
windshild - which will reduce glare and reduce the heat considerably.
This is worth having if all your other windows have been tinted already.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Rob WIlke wrote:

> I am going to have my windshield replaced on my 87 Syncro this week
> and was wondering if there are good and bad brands...Do most of the
> places that do new winshields also replace the rubber?
>
> TIA
>
> Rob Wilke
> 87 Syncro
> In the Big Sky Country! (presently smoke filled...)
>