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Urethane cleaner
had a detail guy clean urethane off a white headliner.
He used some chemical but wouldn't tell me what it was. But it worked!
Does anyone know what this stuff is?
Views: 814 Replies: 2
Last Post: Nov 3, 2018 9:16am
by eddie
by eddie
2018 Chrysler Pacifica
Dealer Part # is 68361944AB, which is not listed in my software. Dealer says the only option listed in the description is AI. However, I see NO NAGS part # that lists an AI part and NO other options. Customer seemed to be fairly certain that there is some type of...
Views: 663 Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 29, 2018 5:25pm
by Otto Glass
by Otto Glass
1990 NISSAN S-CARGO
Hi Everyone. Any one have a windshield for a 1990 Nissan S-cargo and can ship to Ontario Canada. of course i need a price first. LOL
Thank you in advance
Views: 556 Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 29, 2018 12:36pm
by IRA
by IRA
Accepting 3rd party discounts
Does anyone no if the bigger companies like,Gerber Collision,JN Phillips,Boyd group,
Novus Autoglass ect. are playing with the same set of number's (DISCOUNTS) as everyone else
that is not billing direct? Do they also work through a 3rd party admin to get claims se...
Views: 860 Replies: 4
Last Post: Oct 25, 2018 2:24pm
by Mark1
by Mark1
Your Competitors/TPA's
what i have found below it should be enough to give anyone with any sense a idea
that the companies like Boyd Group JN Philipps ect do not get this size and buyout competitors
by accepting deep discounts from 3rd party corrupt admin's much like their own.These c...
Views: 759 Replies: 0
Last Post: Oct 25, 2018 12:41pm
by Glassman
by Glassman
oem to nags
hello
2017 toy highlander
vin-5tddgrfh8hs036607
oem part # 56101-0e572
no su*****ssion
looking for a nags # ?????
Views: 659 Replies: 4
Last Post: Oct 22, 2018 5:41pm
by PHRED
by PHRED
Prices of materials moving upwards
Yet Mitchell has kept the price for materials the same for 20 years. Easy to see who they work for.
Nags/Mitchell pricing system is so delusional, that the shops or the pickup truck
mobile shops that use it to bill insurance companies and cash customers deserve wh...
Views: 756 Replies: 5
Last Post: Oct 19, 2018 8:18am
by Vinnie
by Vinnie
LR Door Glass Replacement '17 Maserati Ghibli
Anyone had experience replacing the door glass on one of these vehicles?
The motor only seems to want to spin "downwards" using the switch, we can get zero upward action out of the motor with the switch.
When the switch is clicked upward, there is no noise fro...
Views: 592 Replies: 0
Last Post: Oct 18, 2018 11:05am
by ItalianGlass
by ItalianGlass
1996 Impal B/G Molding
Does anyone know of a source for this molding?
Does anyone have an alternative solution?
Views: 525 Replies: 0
Last Post: Oct 17, 2018 8:23pm
by DAN
by DAN
Any glass made in the USA?
read on here that PGW is hookin up with a chinese outfit to make glass. tired of it all! anyone know if theres any glass made in the good ole USA anymore? Ford stillmaking glass? I need a new 71 Mustang Mach 1 windshield but I dont want any chinese stuff.
Views: 3593 Replies: 15
Last Post: Oct 15, 2018 5:37pm
by Road Scholar
by Road Scholar
2000 Bering MD23 windshield glass.
I am looking for a 2000 Bering MD23 windshield very badly. I asked all glass shops but nobody has it.
I will buy even a used one doesn't matter to me.
please email me to kochmarble2********** if you have any idea where to get it under 1500$.
Views: 530 Replies: 0
Last Post: Oct 11, 2018 10:54am
by Bill
by Bill
Ghost wipes
I have a 2011 Audi Q7 that when the customer adjusts his inside rear view mirror, his wipers swipe once!
I removed the mirror, cleaned the area, replaced the gel pad with OEM and tightened the springs on the mirror! Put it all back together, it all works great unti...
Views: 750 Replies: 2
Last Post: Oct 9, 2018 7:32pm
by wiper
by wiper
OEM # = WHAT NAGS #
73111-T0G-A11 HONDA CR-V
Views: 631 Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 9, 2018 2:56pm
by SLIPPY
by SLIPPY
Urethane Tracing Tool
Does anyone know of a Tracing Tool for help applying the adhesive bead on the bottom of windscreens before setting.
I vaguely remember such a tool perhaps from LilBuddy some time back that assisted in tracing the adhesive line from one glass to the other on windsc...
Views: 965 Replies: 6
Last Post: Oct 8, 2018 10:53am
by ?
by ?
Nags update
I am doing a 2015 highlander today that i just did 3 weeks ago.
The list on the fw3183 715.60 then and now 665.00
How does nags explain the 50.00 difference when the cost of the glass at Pilk,Mygrant ect.
has stayed the same?
Views: 1400 Replies: 24
Last Post: Oct 6, 2018 1:02pm
by Mark1
by Mark1
GLASSMATE AWESOME TECH MARK
Had a problem with the software this AM. Reinstalled and thought we lost all our data.... not, the tech was AWESOME.... GOT IT ALL BACK. CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.
Views: 1583 Replies: 20
Last Post: Oct 4, 2018 11:53am
by DAG
by DAG
oem to nags number
2017 toy avalon oem part# 56101-07100. does anyone know what nags # is ?
thank you
Views: 678 Replies: 2
Last Post: Oct 4, 2018 10:19am
by kathy
by kathy
F Y G is manufactured in ohio
Don't let your suppliers fool you, most of the FYG is coming out of OHIO !!!
No tariff
Views: 3167 Replies: 13
Last Post: Oct 2, 2018 10:25pm
by stanley
by stanley
Tariff,s and DELETED post
Again my Tariff post deleted
Webmaster can you explain why you keep deleting a post that simply talks about passing
along the tariff cost's to the insured and insurer?
Views: 842 Replies: 3
Last Post: Oct 1, 2018 9:38am
by Colorado Autogla...
by Colorado Autogla...
Nags is old school
This is only good for part #'s
The rest is up to you the business owner to determine what your cost of doing business is
and what you need to make a decent return on your investment.
That's all folks.
Views: 681 Replies: 0
Last Post: Sep 22, 2018 12:15pm
by Glassman
by Glassman
insurance renewal
The insurance on my glass shop and vehicles and workman's comp for my employees and their health care benefits are all coming up for renewal. I decided to take a page out of the playbook of NAGS.
I borrowed NAGS proprietary method of establishing bench mark prici...
Views: 744 Replies: 5
Last Post: Sep 20, 2018 1:45pm
by bo
by bo
A Proposed Tariff of 25% May Affect Auto Glass
I fail to see the problem here.
Just have the insurers tell the Chinese that their discount is being increase by 25% to account for the tariff. Have the insurers sign off on it, and, bling, problem solved.
What's really funny, is Kryger writing a letter to P...
Views: 1178 Replies: 9
Last Post: Sep 20, 2018 12:22pm
by Ira
by Ira
collecting short pays
Has anyone tried using a collection company to collect on the short pays?
Views: 746 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 20, 2018 8:24am
by Jim
by Jim
Auto glass Mantra
To be successful in anything you do, you have to believe in yourself and your business.
By repeating this Mantra everyday upon waking up, you will see your business flourish.
I HAVE A WONDERFUL BUSINESS IN A WONDERFUL WAY I GIVE WONDERFUL SERVICE...
Views: 664 Replies: 1
Last Post: Sep 18, 2018 3:05pm
by Freddy
by Freddy
Auto glass Mantra
To be successful in anything you do, you have to believe in yourself and your business.
By repeating this Mantra everyday upon waking up, you will see your business flourish.
I HAVE A WONDERFUL BUSINESS IN A WONDERFUL WAY I GIVE WONDERFUL SERVICE...
Views: 556 Replies: 0
Last Post: Sep 17, 2018 11:58pm
by Auto glass Guru
by Auto glass Guru
Looking for Doug
Anyone in the Austin area-- if you know a guy named Doug who was in Tennessee a few years back, please let him know I need him to call me. I have a counter-offer.
Views: 1117 Replies: 3
Last Post: Sep 17, 2018 8:06am
by crack head
by crack head
Pay Per Call
Anyone using pay per call now days? Auto glass search went dark, at least in my service area. Any advice is appreciated.
B
Views: 774 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 16, 2018 4:20pm
by Bobby
by Bobby
Looking for Scotty
Anyone in the Austin area if you know a guy named scotty who was in Tennessee a few years back please let him know i need him to call me. I have a offer.
Views: 856 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 14, 2018 2:45pm
by Doug
by Doug
laminated db 4010 71 Nova
Looking for a laminated BG 4010 71 nova 2 dr sedan . we need to cut it down to make it fit
Views: 541 Replies: 1
Last Post: Sep 14, 2018 11:39am
by Otto Glass
by Otto Glass
Safelite Installer Side Jobs
Anyone else run into Safelite installers doing side jobs while using Safelite vans & tools? Hitting used car lots in my area....cash jobs for below market prices.
Views: 2466 Replies: 11
Last Post: Sep 13, 2018 2:57pm
by Bobby
by Bobby
Safelite To Lay Off Half of Their Field Sales Today
Heard it through the Grapevine, that 65 out of the companies approximately 130 Field Sales Reps will be turning in the keys to their donut delivery vehicles today, never to drive them again.
Views: 9900 Replies: 35
Last Post: Sep 9, 2018 5:40pm
by in the know noth...
by in the know noth...
New York state law
Does anyone know the current N Y law on glass transparency.
We had a customer get ticketed for "non/transparent" rear side windows.
It's obvious that the front side glass must transmit 70% of visible light, but the rear side windows??????
Makes no sense sin...
Views: 884 Replies: 8
Last Post: Sep 7, 2018 8:11pm
by Daveycrewcut-ret...
by Daveycrewcut-ret...
complaints?
Has anyone ever called TPA's or insurance companies to complain about ridiculous pricing? Just wondering if anyone does?
Views: 1115 Replies: 12
Last Post: Sep 7, 2018 1:50pm
by Freddy
by Freddy
GOSHEN COACH DOOR GLASS REPLACMENT
I am working on a Gochen Coach Impulse bus and can not figure out how to replace the door glass. It seems to be marine glazed, or a wrap around frame with no screws, or rivits to separate the frame and install the new glass. Any help would be greatly appreciated....
Views: 511 Replies: 0
Last Post: Sep 6, 2018 12:18pm
by Dennis Milstein
by Dennis Milstein
Safelite Demotes and Eradicates Sales Force
Just found out from a source high in the food chain that measures have been taken to kick the sales force,what was left of it, to the curb. A few boot lickers have been temporarily promoted while their fates are being decided. To demote or to chop that is the questio...
Views: 1448 Replies: 6
Last Post: Sep 4, 2018 11:28am
by Freddy
by Freddy
Help stop the Corruption
We have started working with a Law firm that specializes in
the type of work this industry is in dire needs of to straighten
the corrupt business model the insures and 3rd parties are involved in together.
We are currently working on creating a GO FUND ME campaig...
Views: 837 Replies: 6
Last Post: Sep 2, 2018 9:33am
by Harold
by Harold
14 ford fusion cowl, and similar others.......
What is the trick to putting these cowls back on without pulling the molding off the bottom edge of the glass, AND not stress breaking the windshield?
I'm good at the cussing part.
Views: 750 Replies: 10
Last Post: Sep 1, 2018 6:20am
by Michael Smedley
by Michael Smedley
Safelites BBB Report
BBB Report SHOW THIS TO ALL CUSTOMERS AND INSURANCE AGENTS
Safelite AutoGlass
BBB ACCREDITED SINCE 05/19/1992
BBB Rating System Overview
Customer Review Rating:
Positive
5%
Neutral
2%
Negative
94%
Views: 916 Replies: 5
Last Post: Aug 31, 2018 7:00pm
by Freddy
by Freddy
Dear glassbytes
Perhaps you should consider giving voice to the dedicated people that have had their careers destroyed by unnecessary restructures - since you are giving Tom an open microphone to pitch his rubbish. The industry deserves to hear the real story. Otherwise, aren̵...
Views: 1038 Replies: 6
Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 9:04am
by glassBYTEs
by glassBYTEs
Article On Taking Short Cuts (Quick Fitting)
Since we are seeing lots of it lately, it maybe time to put it back in focus.
I believe the main problem is that many practising short cut methods don't see a problem. It's almost like a short cut is a kind of skill/technique you pick up after several years of pra...
Views: 613 Replies: 1
Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 1:24am
by benny
by benny
Wheelchair death crash driver had 'dirty windscreen'----Glassbytes story 8/29/18
It is obvious that Glassbytes VERY CAREFULLY selects their stories for posting. They instruct their computer to search for anything with the words "glass" "windshield" or "windscreen".
Those of us in the auto glass trade thank Glassbytes profusely for keeping us...
Views: 609 Replies: 3
Last Post: Aug 29, 2018 7:56pm
by Freddy
by Freddy
QUESTION for SAFELITE and LYNX
All our vendors have notified us of prices increases. Your companies have a monopoly on the insurance business and we don't have the ability to contact any companies to ask a question. So I'm asking you what are you doing about passing on these price increases for in...
Views: 1905 Replies: 15
Last Post: Aug 29, 2018 9:52am
by J.A.D.
by J.A.D.
DIRECT BILLING!!!
Does anyone want to share info about direct billing on here so glass shops can actually survive. We live in California and have been doing glass for over 10 years. The median price of a home here is 500k. Technicians cost anywhere from $30-$40 per glass repair job wi...
Views: 744 Replies: 3
Last Post: Aug 28, 2018 10:17am
by Leo
by Leo
2017 Ford Explorer quarter glass removal
Can anyone help me with how to remove the quarter glass out of a 2017 Ford Explorer? What tools should i be using? Thanks in advance
Views: 536 Replies: 0
Last Post: Aug 25, 2018 12:36pm
by Nick
by Nick
Auto Glass Training
It's been a while since iv posted about auto glass training/industry groups, or anything else for that matter. Iv been quite busy. But anyway, here a a new Blog of the state of affairs in Australia.
https://www.service8.com.au/auto-glazier-training-australia/...
Views: 636 Replies: 0
Last Post: Aug 22, 2018 8:01pm
by Mr Michael Smedl...
by Mr Michael Smedl...
Tom MCFeeley
That's right he's being replaced by a Brit.
Views: 1005 Replies: 2
Last Post: Aug 21, 2018 7:43am
by ?
by ?
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