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Last Post: Jan 5, 2015 2:46pm
by BL

markk60

12 ford focus

did a new focus today the wipers would not tighten on the post. even after cranking down on the nut i still could move the blade by hand.. any one else run into this thanks mark

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Last Post: Jan 3, 2015 10:33pm
by Glassgui

Rick Nelson

Happy New Year

2014 is down and gone, hello 2015! Hope all had a good year, are healthy, wealthy and wiser. Happy New Year to all of our customers and others I have spoke with this year, looking to make 2015 even better than 2014. Nelson Glass Tools

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2015 9:49am
by David(tenderhand...

12/29/14 Glassbytes article: Glass shop owners have "inside....g

dangerous to do a windshield replacement outside.......3-4 hours to do a windshield......special adhesives from Switzerland........ Give me a break!!!!!

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Last Post: Dec 31, 2014 10:44am
by Ooops

John

DD05398GTN

Have a good customer/friend who has a 77 LeBaron that needs this glass. It was his Grandmothers car, he has cancer and his brothers want to fix it up for him for Christmas. PGW shows no availabilty on this part, does anyone have one gathering dust they'll sell me? John

Views: 697 Replies: 12

Last Post: Dec 30, 2014 5:33pm
by markk

Unbelievable

Extractor Mini . how much power ??

Has anyone personally seen what the MINI extractor can do. ? I want to purchase but a few people said I would be wasting my money . They say it looks to good to be true. Anyways I wish I could find a video on youtube. but no luck. Happy Holidays. Glad this year...

Views: 627 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 30, 2014 1:26pm
by MYGRANT

ELRON

PILKINGTON WEB SITE

Looking for opinions how is there new web site working for you?

Views: 824 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 30, 2014 12:15pm
by Ira

autoglasses

advice

starting off as a one man operation. Any advice on what to do and what not to do?. Any advice would be really appreciated. (serious comments only please)

Views: 1029 Replies: 27

Last Post: Dec 28, 2014 8:07pm
by autoglasses

midwest shop

chev back glass

DB9384 OR 9383 05 GM P/UP HT OR NON HEAT. NO WHERE TO BE FOUND THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER FROM A SLOW BOAT FROM CHINA. NONE are available from PGW or PILK. WOW! This what we get from tooling out to CHINA! Don't break your back glass on a gm p/up! This should be headlin...

Views: 866 Replies: 24

Last Post: Dec 26, 2014 10:20am
by BL

Larry

Merry Christmas

Hope Everyone has a safe & Merry Christmas. Larry

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Last Post: Dec 25, 2014 1:25pm
by David

Mobile auto glass

GMC-Chevy - Dealship claims windshield leaks

Anyone have suggestions on this situation? Usually two or three times a year a Chevy or GMC customer calls with claim of water leak coming from windshield and it turns out to be the air intake/floor vent coming from under cowling. And usually customer takes car...

Views: 797 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 24, 2014 8:38pm
by John

Sawfish

Toyota Prius Upper Backglass FB24408GTY

Has anyone done one of these. I don't see it covered in any publication I have. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2014 10:51pm
by Larry

FEAR

Which of the following statements are not true? 1.) Fear is a motivating factor in purchasing auto insurance. Fear of loss of value in the event of damage and fear of punishment since most states require it. 2.) Policyholders are afraid of what might happen duri...

Views: 860 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 23, 2014 2:55pm
by Mark1

glassman71

Windshield Removal: Wire or Braid

Has anyone had any experience/success utilizing "synthetic" fiber based cutting cords versus the traditional metal wire? If so, what cut-out systems are you using and who makes the cord?

Views: 4606 Replies: 18

Last Post: Dec 23, 2014 10:23am
by Rick Nelson

Cheri Corder

2015 Meeting

So does anyone know when the next AutoGlassWeek will be?

Views: 500 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 22, 2014 9:49pm
by Ben

atech

cordless power cut out tools

Suddenly in the market for a new express-like product since both of mine died a month apart- Been a while since I looked and I am seeing the 18 volt's are no longer being peddled anymore. Any recommendations? I have a bunch of 18 volt dewalt batteries too- dang it!...

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Last Post: Dec 21, 2014 11:18pm
by autoglasses

searching

business

once you open a business, and you realize the business owns you, what is the next step? Especially the one man operations? This may be a stepping stone, if you find another path it would help if you provide links and explanations. a good technician isn't necessaril...

Views: 314 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 20, 2014 8:23am
by LEAKPRO

Larry

Site to buy sell stuff

I know there use to be a site, maybe it was owned or controlled by glass doctor to sell and buy glass tools? anyone know what it was? cause I got a pert near new windshield repair tool I want to list on their.

Views: 860 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 19, 2014 9:20pm
by Larry

Good test

licensing of installers

http://www.glassbytes.com/2014/12/houston-requires-licensing-for-agrr-companies/ 1. can't wait to see how well this is enforced. 2. good revenue generator for city. 3. will be interesting to see how much more tpas will pay those licensed shops. 4. good test...

Views: 682 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 19, 2014 9:26am
by JB

Larry

Auto Glass Journal??

Are they still making the Auto Glass Journal ? I went to the web site but it's not clear to me if it is still being published?? And I have not seen the guy that was posting here from that Publication in awhile?? Larry

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Last Post: Dec 19, 2014 12:55am
by Rabbit

Larry

Super Glass ?

Seen someone in my town is selling a franchise for super glass, never heard of it? Anyone a Super Glass franchise ?

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Last Post: Dec 18, 2014 11:17pm
by Larry

N.Y. Times

Headline" Watch a Giant Fall"

http://www.glassbytes.com/2014/12/belron-reports-non-cash-impairment-charge-of-121-9-million-usd/ Fall flat on your face. Why would you open up a wholesale business in China? When the glass is made there?. The Chinese are not very open to new business not owned...

Views: 854 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 18, 2014 4:35pm
by glassman71

ohm

Geico auto glass claim scam

They are indiscriminately refusing to accept claims on our conference calls, forcing insureds to put claims in online. You know what happens next ...

Views: 514 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 17, 2014 11:29pm
by Change

DW590 supplier

1960 Dodge Dart 2DHT restoration project. Was told it's a 1 year car. Appears to be a DW590 with a possible cross to a DW604? Thanks in advance.

Views: 905 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 17, 2014 2:15pm
by MYGRANT

Oh boy

Again???

Cliff notes: Did a ws repair late October. The customer had a $100 deductable, $0 if repaired. I told the customer that the ws was questionable to be repaired because of the damage and the illusion of the chip may not go away after the repair is complete. Also war...

Views: 569 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 17, 2014 1:37pm
by Oh boy

GlassGuy

Trying out DOW Express & One. Not standing well, normal?

Hey guys just a quick question I was given a sample of those two urethenes. I like the fact that it's a 1 hour dat and both are rated down to zero degrees. What I've found is they don't stand very well and the bead will "flop" over. I'm using the included pre cut tip...

Views: 609 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 17, 2014 12:44pm
by Larry

Daveycrewcut

Open Letter to State Insurance Commissioners

I realize that it is not really a 1st Amendment violation for an insurance company to compel a repair facility to communicate with Safelite during the claims settlement process, however, your department should consider what is happening to independent non-Safelite re...

Views: 621 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 16, 2014 7:25pm
by Daveycrewcut

Xpress Auto Glass

2014 Mercedes Sprinter Windshield ?

Does anyone have a NAGS # for this windshield? Is it the same as the 2013 model? My software does not have this listed yet. Thx All

Views: 615 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 16, 2014 5:05pm
by Xpress Auto Glas...

THE "ASK"

According to the Consent Decree of 1963, auto insurers are enjoined from, among other things, placing into effect any plan, program or practice which has the purpose or effect of: (1) directing, advising or otherwise suggesting that any person or firm do business or...

Views: 453 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 16, 2014 2:42pm
by JB

Daveycrewcut

Safelite vs CT

Safelite and the state of Connecticut have settled out of court. It says that the first part of the law can still be enforced (although it isn't) and only the part that required Safelite to name a competitor alternative cannot be enforced. It also said that Safel...

Views: 920 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 16, 2014 10:25am
by Scott

Shop Guy

FW3546 Mercedes ML350

Is anyone able to tell me what their software gives for the current nags list price for a FW3546? I'm getting two different prices from my two programs? Thanks for any help you can offer.

Views: 479 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 16, 2014 9:14am
by Shop Guy

nin

DW1708/DW1818

Any no if these w/s can be interchange. computer show same size and use same mld. Thank's

Views: 870 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 15, 2014 6:16pm
by D A M N YANKEE

Me2

Pilkington New Website

Why would a company hype a new and improved website for several weeks then launch it when it's incomplete and can only do the basics? Mouldings don't automatically pop up, there's no invoice history, errors occur with external ordering software. Ever heard of beta...

Views: 984 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 16, 2014 7:21am
by Long Islang Glas...

Andrew

Primerless Urethane

Saw a post on this from 2007. I was wondering what the situation on primerless urethane is now that it's less than a month shy of 2015. In particular, I called a shop (I'm a consumer) to replace my windshield (actually I would prefer to have it "fixed" - I have w...

Views: 1011 Replies: 12

Last Post: Dec 15, 2014 10:59pm
by d

D A M N YANKEE

2012 VW Passat

Got out to a customer today FW3419 Rain sensor, Went to check R/S after I was done and the wipers didn't work, checked out the owners manual and nothing in it. Called the Dealer, They told me the R/S isn't for the wipers but for the door glass's.. So they told me how...

Views: 408 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 15, 2014 8:29pm
by DrySetWillie

larry

Auto glass to Axe 180 people

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/business/100-branches-autoglass-close-loss-4760722

Views: 1204 Replies: 13

Last Post: Dec 14, 2014 10:05pm
by atech

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