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Originally Posted by Baer383
Your talking about a full cut vs a partial cut there is nothing wrong with a full cut at all,I did a full cut on mine if you read my other post you would have seen where I said once the nozzle is cut the height of the bead will be the same out of the gun for any job he does until he changes the tip.
No to be a smart azz but I thing your lack of experience in this field is what is making you worry.
I said a few post back not to worry.  |
I brought a dozen doughnuts by the shop and confirmed my appointment (expressed worry). The manager was there, and he and another tech will be working on my car. Joe (manager) has experience doing work on Ferrari circuit cars as well as Porsche 997 series cars. I take it that the other tech is similarly experienced, as he has done work on Ferrari,Lambo, etc. According to the manager, his least favorite cars to work on are BMW Alpine series, and he rates my 370Z as moderate/easy.
I was told:
They would take it down to the pinch-weld, or if the original bead looks good and is solid, 1mm or so off. Then they would prime any areas scratched, as they said this was inevitable, and if left un-primed, will inevitably rust fast. They are using Sika products. They prefer not to use the "hanging tabs" on the OEM glass, and cut them off, as they say they can be off just a tiny bit and mess the job up. I defer to their experience. The glass and primed pinch-weld will then have the activator put on (after the glass is chemically cleaned), the bead will be laid, and the windshield set to dry, then the trim pieces will be put back on.
Anyway, they seemed very knowledgeable, experienced, and put up with me for 5 minutes. If anyone can do it right, I think it's these guys. It seems like a shop with a lot of collective talent, at least those present. Every now and then you luck into a little place like this that is part of the "big machine" (example, the tech at Wal-Mart one time who balanced the tires on my Trans Am and got a slightly out of round rim to be dead-smooth up to 120mp+, and spent 2 hours doing the job with their crappy machine until it was PERFECT).
ETA:
Yes, I know I am a pain in the *** and only know half of what I am talking about (if you want to be VERY CHARITABLE) regarding windshield replacement. I have clients in healthcare that do the same thing I am doing, and it annoys the hell out of me, which is why the doughnuts and the fact that I will tip cash if it goes as planned. I realize they are putting up with me, and going the extra mile, and I expect to pay for that, as well. I'm a worrier and annoying, and like things big and small explained to me, but I understand that and compensate well for it. It's just part of doing business with me, I'm sorry to say.