Any suggestions on good glass installers....I need to transfer a windshield from one car to another

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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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Default Any suggestions on good glass installers....I need to transfer a windshield from one car to another

These windshields are like gold so I don't want some shop on the block breaking the good glass.

Liability only for insurance so its a 'no go' that way, and even if I had it there is very few if any of those left in the country. Maybe some of you guys at the dealer can look up and let me know, the price and availability for a windshield for 1990-1991 Coupe Quattro. Only 1730 of these cars imported during those 2 years only so not too many spare windshields I guess. I could use ACCCC discount too, and maybe s'thing else, I guess.

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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Default you can try and call Glass America...800-634-5623. explain to an installer

what is needed and they will tell you ya or na
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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I'll try them.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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Default what about well known body shops?

Like Gold Coast or Gerber? They should be pretty goos at replacing glass.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Default hmm..never thought about that, though I doubt they take glass out if doing full paint job

I mean I am sure they take all the trim and such out but not actual windshields, or do they?
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Default lots of cars get windshields shattered in the process of an accident

they have to have some experience in it. Not too sure though. More just a thought to you.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Default well tell me what you figure out...

the current glass on my Jetta was put in poorly and if it is cheap enough, I would like it reset.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 03:59 AM
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most body shops do remove them....but not with any TLC..normally they just rip them out! lol
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Default Called few places...Glass America too...nobody will guarantee against breakage...

None will guarantee that they will not crack the good glass while removing it, and wanted between $240-300 to do the job - I'll be DIY. Good luck.
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