Crap. New Windshield time :(

Nick911sc · 03-01-2012, 03:04 PM

If the installer accidentally drops the windshield in your driveway and then with a weird happenstance simultaneously drops a burning cigarette into the gas tank while a black hole devours the earth from the Long Hadron Corridor it might devalue your car. But otherwise I wouldn't worry.

vividracing · 03-01-2012, 03:12 PM

Make sure the tech wears gloves any time he touches the glass. I saw something on TV years ago where glass techs were getting grease/oil from their hands on the portion of the glass that the adhesive sticks to, and the windows weren't sealing worth a crap.

Red__Zed · 03-01-2012, 03:13 PM

Bad luck

Roadster4Us · 03-01-2012, 03:13 PM

Some of the installers aren't the most careful, gentle workers you would want. However, as you give them a cold drink, explain to them that you are OCD, this is a brand new car and that it's your baby and that you would really appreciate them being extra gentle with it, it should be okay.

I know I had one safelite guy come out once and he had his shirt tucked in and a big metal belt buckle and as he started to lean over the fender of the car I stopped him and had to ask him if he would mind taking his belt off as I was worried about scratches (duh).

I tend to stay around and watch hoping that will make them a bit more careful.

Good luck.

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Some of the installers aren't the most careful, gentle workers you would want. However, as you give them a cold drink, explain to them that you are OCD, this is a brand new car and that it's your baby and that you would really appreciate them being extra gentle with it, it should be okay.

I know I had one safelite guy come out once and he had his shirt tucked in and a big metal belt buckle and as he started to lean over the fender of the car I stopped him and had to ask him if he would mind taking his belt off as I was worried about scratches (duh).

I tend to stay around and watch hoping that will make them a bit more careful.

Good luck.

I don't know what people drink, other than beer, and I don't think they can do that on the job...

Coke?
Milk?
Juice?
Water?

Maybe I should stock up on all of the above and ask preference. I don't really "host", so that sort of thing, it's the dark continent to me.

m4a1mustang · 03-01-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I don't know what people drink, other than beer, and I don't think they can do that on the job...

Coke?
Milk?
Juice?
Water?

Maybe I should stock up on all of the above and ask preference. I don't really "host", so that sort of thing, it's the dark continent to me.

It puts the lotion on its skin.

Apoc370z · 03-01-2012, 03:18 PM

Karma for talking so much chit about the gtr

I kid i kid!

Roadster4Us · 03-01-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I don't know what people drink, other than beer, and I don't think they can do that on the job...

Coke?
Milk?
Juice?
Water?

Maybe I should stock up on all of the above and ask preference. I don't really "host", so that sort of thing, it's the dark continent to me.

I just tend to offer bottled water or coffee, especially if it's in the morning.

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It puts the lotion on its skin.

No seriously, I don't mesh with the locals so much, and I don't host stuff. I probably should just buy some juice and sprite and coke.

I would order Pieworks Pizza, but that's oily, and the glass...

speedfreek · 03-01-2012, 03:21 PM

Thats some bad news bears stuff right there. Good luck on the replacement. I hope that all goes well with the tear down and install.

ImportConvert · 03-01-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

I just tend to offer bottled water or coffee, especially if it's in the morning.

Good call, I have just been abusing myself with tap water, but I can brew some coffee

Will pick up some bottled water.

kenchan · 03-01-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I called Courtesy, and yes, they can get them pre-painted. I just hope this isn't the nightmare that I think it will be.

yep. basically just mention the color or your color code.

other places have them too but a tad pricer:

http://www.partswebsite.com/nissanca...128&type=parts

m4a1mustang · 03-01-2012, 03:30 PM

We should send a high dollar hooker to IC's house to get him to relax a bit.

Dallaz · 03-01-2012, 03:49 PM

Yeah a new windshield was also my very first mod after purchasing my car. Driving down the highway with no one in front of us for a good quarter mile and yet a rock slammed right into the windshield near the rear view mirror and within hours extended to the very top of the windshield. Got it replaced about a week later for $100 deductible and this specific one looks better than the original IMO. Still sucked though.

m4a1mustang · 03-01-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

No seriously, I don't mesh with the locals so much, and I don't host stuff. I probably should just buy some juice and sprite and coke.

I would order Pieworks Pizza, but that's oily, and the glass...

Pizza would be a little much anyways. Offering water/coffee is all you gotta do to come across as a nice guy.

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Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	Some of the installers aren't the most careful, gentle workers you would want. However, as you give them a cold drink, explain to them that you are OCD, this is a brand new car and that it's your baby and that you would really appreciate them being extra gentle with it, it should be okay. I know I had one safelite guy come out once and he had his shirt tucked in and a big metal belt buckle and as he started to lean over the fender of the car I stopped him and had to ask him if he would mind taking his belt off as I was worried about scratches (duh). I tend to stay around and watch hoping that will make them a bit more careful. Good luck. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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Dallaz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,272 Drives: 09MontereyBlu370z6MT Rep Power: 16	Yeah a new windshield was also my very first mod after purchasing my car. Driving down the highway with no one in front of us for a good quarter mile and yet a rock slammed right into the windshield near the rear view mirror and within hours extended to the very top of the windshield. Got it replaced about a week later for $100 deductible and this specific one looks better than the original IMO. Still sucked though. __________________ AeroJacket Lip Kit \| GTR switch \| NISMO S-Knob \| Blacked-Out-EVERYTHING\| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fangs/Upper Trim \| VOSSEN CV3's \| Painted Headlights \| CF Diffuser

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	If the installer accidentally drops the windshield in your driveway and then with a weird happenstance simultaneously drops a burning cigarette into the gas tank while a black hole devours the earth from the Long Hadron Corridor it might devalue your car. But otherwise I wouldn't worry.

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03-01-2012, 03:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Thats some bad news bears stuff right there. Good luck on the replacement. I hope that all goes well with the tear down and install.