Date:         Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:26:34 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: windshield replacement
Comments: To: Josie Lamb Williams <mayapplecreations@GMAIL.COM>
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When I had my windshield replaced, I got a PPG windshield and without my
saying one way or another the glass dealer ordered one with the tinted
strip at the top. He cut a deal to get it moved without sending it back
to the wholesaler, but offered to take it back if I absolutely couldn't
live with it. It was installed with a new rubber seal. In a day I knew I
could not live with that tint at the top. I went back and true to his
word, the dealer pulled it out and installed a plain one - no tint. He
treated me fair - and he gets the next two vans because of it.

When you install yours - be sure that there is a high quality sealer
used to seal the rubber to the body and the glass to the seal.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com



Josie Lamb Williams wrote:
> I need to have my windshield replaced on my 84 westy, the local windshield
> shop referred by my insurance co. has found an aftermarket windshield by PPG
> (Pittsburg Plate Glass).   I've been told to be VERY careful about
> aftermarket windshields. Also they will be using an all black molding rather
> than the chrome trimmed original on her now,  Any comments on replacement
> welcome including tips so they don't "F" it up and will it devalue my westy
> (or leak)  if I don't use original VW stamped window and/or original trim OR
> does anyone near Lexington Ky have one for sale?  THANKS MUCH!!
> --
> Mayapple Creations
> Unique Earth-Friendly Jewelry by Josie Lamb Williams
> phone: (859) 373-1315
> fax: (888) 317-6368
> www.mayapplecreations.com
>
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