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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 11:03 AM
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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 11:11 AM
YES


2 years ago we was coming back from Gonzaga bay,, big storm came in from the sea,, my windshield was sand blasted, had to replace when got back to yuma
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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 11:32 AM


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Safelite Auto Glass
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Thanks, Terry. That's where I'll go.
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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 11:33 AM


Have had windshields replaced in Mexicali at authorized LOF glass shops for less than 1/2 or the NOB prices. Bronco II for about $110.



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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 07:11 PM


4 in 7 years all in AZ. None in Mexico!

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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 08:10 PM


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go to walmart and spend $10 on the windshield repair kit. i've used my 1 kit 4 times and that goop is holding strong.




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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 08:16 PM


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go to walmart and spend $10 on the windshield repair kit. i've used my 1 kit 4 times and that goop is holding strong.


I once watched the repair thing, but I don't know if I want to try it. The guy had clamps, syringes and drills.

I have a load of AAA insurance, but I don't feel like making a claim for so little.

Thanks, Woody. I didn't know anybody could buy those kits. I'll look at one out of curiosity.
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[*] posted on 9-10-2010 at 08:34 PM


it looks cheezy and lame but as long as you follow the directions and get the resin into the cracks the stuff seems to work.



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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 03:12 AM


Rear window destroyed after 4 months in Coyote/Conception area. Pulled off highway 1 to regular Burro restaurant and one of the two trailing 18-wheel trucks inadvertently tossed a rock at rear window as they passed by. I had to wait 2 months till I was back in San Diego to replace. Used vinyl sheet and duct tape in the interim. It's hard to fix a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Baja. Switching to older F150 :)
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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 06:41 AM


i thought a cracked windshield was the symbol of Baja!

We did get one...driving to San Felipe a rock got thrown up off the road by a vehicle in front of us. It was small. Then we went to San Quintin and drove around on the washboard back roads...and it spread. We got the windshield replaced. Then it happened again, but we got it repaired before it spread!




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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 08:04 AM


Four cars, four windshields or windows claimed by Baja.

Once from a pick-up truck backing up perpendicular to my car and running the rear bumper into my driver's window. Happened in a liquor store parking lot. He didn't need the extra booze he bought. I was parked.




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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 08:19 AM


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Oh man, what's the cost to replace a (half a) Class A windshield? Those boys are enormous. :o



Had to replace one on my Class A about a year ago - $800 for one side. A Baja fatality - of course.


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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 08:20 AM
You would think


That somebody would develop some type of laminate coating for windshields/windows........



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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 08:22 AM


i dunno. glass=glass. the laminate is in the middle.



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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 08:23 AM
Yeah, But


something on the outside that would protect from chips......



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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 08:48 AM


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I crossed a dozen or more times over the course of 6-8 months with a crack before it was mentioned to me to get it fixed. The agent said it as he typed the note in the computer and said I would not get a second chance. I had heard second hand of someone having Sentri pass taken away because of cracked windshield. They got it back when they showed new glass. I got mine changed.

Any kinda crack is a treat to Homeland Security :lol::lol:




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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 09:11 AM


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I am checking on the feasibility of a space age telomer transparent skin that is said to reduce impact damage by -a lot-. It's used on the space shuttle. A DuPont product. Wish me luck.

telomer :?::?: or did you mean polymer :?:
the only DuPont products used on the space shuttle are: Nomex, Kevlar, Mylar and urthane foam - non of which are transparent. Good Luck anyway :lol:




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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 09:26 AM


................Nomex, Kevlar, Mylar and urthane foam...........

I think a combination........will protect against bullets, fire, shattering and banging your head against!!!!!




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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 10:15 AM


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I am checking on the feasibility of a space age telomer transparent skin that is said to reduce impact damage by -a lot-. It's used on the space shuttle. A DuPont product. Wish me luck.



We're going to have this 3M "Ultra 600" polymer film applied to the windows we have made before we bring them down for the Baja casa.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Window_Film/Solu...

Most window manufacturers offer laminated glass option on new home windows, but those labeled "hurricane or storm" rated are only available on the east coast. We want storm and security/theft protection. A good quality hurricane shutter costs about the same as the window it's made to cover- which doubles the cost of your windows! We might have a couple of shutters
but covering all the windows is beyond the budget.

The quote we got for the installed price of the 3M Ultra was $4000 dollars- I don't know the sq ft price of the film but the quote was for windows and sliders for a 2500 sf house.

The film is applied to the inside of the glass and is not metallic like the old fashioned kind that becomes a mirror at night. They say it not only holds the glass together in case of direct impact, the film is attached to the window frame so a potential intruder can't break the glass and then push the entire shattered panel in to gain entry. Nothing is 100%, but every little deterrent helps.

But after that long-winded explanation (sorry), you wouldn't want this kind of film on your car windshield because after an accident, your life may depend on escaping or being extracated through your broken windshield. 3M's automotive window film offers sun protection/tinting only.

So windshields may be like pantyhose, you'd think they could come up with a way to prevent runs, and chips and pukas but we might be stuck with them. My only advice is don't drive wearing your pantyhose to reduce your risk.
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[*] posted on 9-11-2010 at 10:39 AM


Oladulce...

Do these windows keep the glass from breaking at all, or keep it from shattering and letting glass fly all around?
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