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Old 03-13-12, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JerryLH3
Finding an FC in a junkyard is hard enough, but trying to remove the dry brittle trim across the top without cracking or chipping the windshield is another story. When I removed that hard as a rock trim I chipped the glass in one location and started a crack in another.
like most things, heat does wonders at removing stubborn rubber trim and cutting window sealant. doing anything mid winter or without a heat gun is asking for trouble and making it much more difficult. not like i prefer cutting out a window on a 110F day, but that's actually the best time to try.
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Old 03-13-12, 12:35 PM
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And that probably is the way I should have went. It's not a huge deal anyway, as I wanted to replace my windshield as the tint across the top was horribly faded and there were some decent areas of hazing and light scratches.
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Old 03-13-12, 02:10 PM
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Just got my first quote back from a local safelite

343 installed, she is not sure if the glass comes with moldings cuz it doesnt show on her computer, additional applies if its needed.

343 ... i forgot to ask her the brand of the glass they use. Mmmm
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Old 03-13-12, 02:19 PM
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No moldings, only top strip and it is not oem molding.
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no glass will come with the side moldings, the top molding is no big deal they will change that

call a local glass shop and see what they say, or call your body shop and ask who they use
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Gonna call a few more shops tomorrow see what they have

343 sounds a bit steep ... especially some ppl got it for 200 or less just a few years ago
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