Thanks David---I'll give that guy a call.

And thanks to everyone that responded.

There's a clear UV film for windshields that tinting shops sell... anyone ever tried this stuff?

Jeff / San Anselmo

On Jan 31, 2008, at 11:45 AM, David Kao wrote:

> Jeff: > > Check this vendor in Santa Rosa: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/558402257.html > > I called him once and got a price of $120 installed. I don't > know anything else other than this. I did not get it done by > this vendor because I am in San Jose, too far from Santa Rosa. > Good luck. > > David > > > > > --- Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM> wrote: > >> Hey Ed, >> >> Where did you get your windshield? I'm about to do a replacement and >> need to find a good source for a new one. Some places won't ship them >> and other auto glass places won't sell just the glass because they >> want to do the install. Are there different grades of glass? Brands >> to avoid? >> >> Thanks, >> Jeff / San Anselmo >> On Jan 30, 2008, at 9:00 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: >> >>> Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:11:19 -0500 >>> From: Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> >>> Subject: Replaced my windshield myself tonight- easy job >>> >>> For anyone who has thought about replacing their windshields >>> themselves but= >>> were hesitating, I would encourage you to do it and save some >>> money over = >>> having a professional do it. I did mine tonight and I sure am glad >>> that I d= >>> idn't spend $110 to have my used one put in or $200 to have a new >>> one done.= >>> I had one 14-year old helper working on the outside while I pulled >>> the str= >>> ing on the inside. >>> =20 >>> I found two web sites that detailed the procedure, got my >>> windshield (thank= >>> s to listmember Doug Ford) and had a go at it. I couldn't believe >>> how easy = >>> it was. The only thing that made it less than perfect was that my >>> string ca= >>> me out of the channel a bit so it was not overlapping, so I had to >>> fiddle w= >>> ith the last three inches of seal.=20 >>> =20 >>> My old windshield came out fine- it cracked once but that didn't >>> matter. Th= >>> e old seal was good, so it was more important to re-use that and >>> not worry = >>> about the old windshield. I know some of you will ask if I took the >>> time to= >>> take care of any rust in the sill- sadly, no, I cleaned it a bit >>> and put s= >>> ome silicone over it, but down the road I may do this. In that case >>> I'll cu= >>> t out the old seal so I can remove the windshield without cracking >>> it, do t= >>> he rust and use a new seal.=20 >>> =20 >>> So now maybe I'm ready to embark on a Vanagon mobile windshield >>> replacement= >>> /Vanagon repair service trek. I've always wanted to have a job >>> where I coul= >>> d travel the country. Sure, there's only a handful of repairs I >>> feel comfor= >>> table charging for. Sure, it may be 300 miles between customers. >>> what the h= >>> eck. Would anyone like to team up with me?=20 >>> =20 >>> Ed Duntz in CT >> > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >