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Windshield replacement and paint chips (picture)
Posted by swedespeed7 (more from swedespeed7) on Wed, 2 Sep 2009 20:12:28
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My windshield on my '95 9k Aero is original and is pretty scratched up from all the years of driving and there is a star crack from a piece of gravel that I filled with windshield repair a while ago (hasn't gotten bigger). I've thought about replacing it but I have two concerns:
1 - With an aftermarket windshield (don't think Sekurit glass is standard here in the states), would I lose the blue tint strip at the top of the windshield? Would I lose the black material (in strips and lines) that protects the dashtop at the base of the windshield? Would I lose the black material protecting the rearview mirror from sun damage? In other words, would the glass replacement be just that, a piece of clear glass with no tints? Or does it come similar to the OEM glass with all tints and black protective covering (does anyone know what I'm referring to?)?
2 - Second, I've heard that unless the job is done right, water and/or moisture can seep into the frame and cause serious rust issues on the A-pillars and windshield frame. Also, not sure if this is related, but some small areas of paint are starting to chip at the top of the windshield (see pic, sorry for low quality). I tried touch up paint but it wore off. How would I go about repairing these chips and would I address them during a windshield replacement? I really don't want to risk serious rust just for some scratches and a small star crack.
Any thoughts anyone? Thanks!
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