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Windshield ding
Anyone know a place in Cabo/San Jose to get a windshield ding patched? Had one done in California and I can't even see where it was. Crinamex San Jose
says replace the whole thing.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by maspacifico
Crinamex San Jose says replace the whole thing. |
Who are they?
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maspacifico
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Crinamex is an outfit that replaces windshields. One in San Jose and another in Cabo...probably more around.
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go to the local VatoZone, Oreilly's whatever auto parts store. they should have a kit that works okay.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
go to the local VatoZone, Oreilly's whatever auto parts store. they should have a kit that works okay. |
Yep....if MP is up here, but there should be someone down there to do this work.
The starburst type of ding is what they can do their best work with, but the lineal crack they shy away from. But it's worth a try with the injection
system they use.
Good luck, MP.
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There used to be a place across the road from Soriana's and Price Club on the way to the airport. Just a little hut.
Edit it add
We have found windshields to be cheaper here than the states
[Edited on 11-26-2013 by bajajudy]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
We have found windshields to be cheaper here than the states
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Second hand, but perfect, I'm sure. How else could it be?
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I'll check auto zone but the place I had it done in Cal had an injection thing that forced the stuff into the hole. I was hoping someplace down here
had the injection apparatus.
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Didn't see your post Judy....I'll see if I can find that place in San Jose.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by maspacifico
I'll check auto zone but the place I had it done in Cal had an injection thing that forced the stuff into the hole. I was hoping someplace down here
had the injection apparatus. |
I would think that's the only process to get between the layers of glass. The product off the shelf could only be topical...ineffective.
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windsheids
2 springs ago got a new Volvo windshield installed with the blue tint for under a 100 in chula vista, ca....hard to beat NEW !!
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No idea what the charge is to fix a ding, but as Keith sez,
new $100 windshields installed (in my driveway in Phoenix) in my 94 Corolla and 97 Isuzu Rodeo and 90 Dodge Dakota.
It's so cheap that I replace windshields when they get pitted/hazy at sunset and sunrise.
Never had a problem with workmanship or seals...the gasket's included!
I was wondering what a windshield is in Mexico?
I can't imagine it cheaper, although the mobile installer in Phoenix advertises that most are actually $80 installed...
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Windshield repair costs experience in Baja.
Wish I could help you with info about Cabo and area, but I expect you'll find some very good deals if you ask some locals. I can, however, give you a
rough estimate of the cost.
A few years back I had a starburst ding repaired flawlessly on my pickup windshield by a traveling vendor...20 dollar bill. I trusted this fellow to
do the job. After all, he'd probably done quite a few...and I had done zero.
Very little money and well spent. It was quick, easy, and it lasted until I had the entire windshield replaced in my 2500 Ram last March in Asuncion
by a nice guy named "Peen'. NEW. Peen hauled it all the way from Laz Paz. Installed perfectly, it cost $100 USD.
New windshield installed...$100. Could not possibly get a better deal. Good luck.
[Edited on 11-27-2013 by Pompano]
[Edited on 11-27-2013 by Pompano]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by maspacifico
I'll check auto zone but the place I had it done in Cal had an injection thing that forced the stuff into the hole. I was hoping someplace down here
had the injection apparatus. |
try walmart instead. i've used this with success. the cracks never migrated.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Fix-A-Flat-Fix-A-Windshield-Repair...
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WINDSHIELD REPAIR
When I am south [Loreto] , I can help ya. I have one of my W/S repair machines at our house. The chip fill is quick and works great. We have been
doing the repairs for 25 years. The drilling leaves a visible mark, no problem, but we try to do with out the drilling for the quick easy patch.
Send me note if I can help out..
[Edited on 11-27-2013 by msawin]
[Edited on 11-27-2013 by msawin]
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Thanks everyone! If a new one is $100 installed I might buy a kit and mess with it myself first. I'm in Todos Santos for a couple days. Have to go
back into San Jose and Cabo for a few things. Comitan....I'd heard of that place in La Paz and if I was going that way this time I'd find it.
msawin...thanks for the offer!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
We have found windshields to be cheaper here than the states
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Second hand, but perfect, I'm sure. How else could it be? |
Brand new
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
We have found windshields to be cheaper here than the states
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Second hand, but perfect, I'm sure. How else could it be? |
Brand new |
Plikngton Glass has a shop in Ensenada with a warehouse in Tijuna they are a Canadian base company. They make all kinds of glass. They put a NEW
windshield in my truck for 100dl.
A friend has a very old Subaru wagon the neighborhood kids threw a rock through the back window. He searched every wrecking yard in the Ensenada
area and found nothing. I gave him the address of the shop and and within 3days he had a NEW window. 
[Edited on 11-27-2013 by J.P.]
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