Has any one had problems getting a windshield replaced, and can you get your side windows polished?

MM

dont know about side windows polishing....but yes you can get windshield replaced...the parts houses carry them ,but also your regular windshield people...I bought mine from "discount auto glass", they offered $145 installed, but I opted to install myself , paid $130 for it(wanted to make sure it didnt leak, even though they offer warranty..)
check you local yellow pages and call...

Yes, you're probally better off installing the w/s b/g yourself.

No, you cannot polish tempered glass. Once it's scratched, you're sol.

I have had windows replaced in other vehicles and been dissatisfied. The only problem I didn't have was leaks. They pried against my dash pad in once instance. They hosed the inside of the car down with silicon spray another. They didn't replace the worn out lock strip on a third, and refused to correct that even though they could not put it back correctly.

You should ask around word of mouth for recommendations or even ask to watch them work sometime before giving the job to a shop. With all the butyl rubber mess involved in these windows, it's likely to be a mediocre job if someone does it for you because they are on the clock. The glass needs to be set at the correct elevation too, or the chrome will be incorrect. If molding clips break during the work (likely btw) , they will be missing when you get it back, and glue holding your chrome down.

Zaino Bros sells a glass polish called Z-12 that works well. Griot's garage and Einszett also sell glass polishes. Don't use steel wool, even though some folks suggest it. Different windows respond differently to this treatment and the damage is permenant.

For cleaning glass, skip the special towels and use an old piece of newspaper with your glass cleaner.

If the glass is badly etched, you won't be able to polish it out. Zaino works pretty well for mild etching and mineral staining.

Put a new windshield in with the help of a friend or two(i did mine alone,long arms lol)It's not that hard to do and this was discussed at length here on some archived posts. If you cannot get the side glass to your liking,look for a better used set,they are out there,reasonably priced and easy to swap out. Just have look or ask here.

David

i work in the glass industry. personally, i would remove the front sheild myself, correct any rusting conditions, the have a mobile glass company ( most all are, if you ask) come out and install the new one.
second, the rest of the glass in the car is all tempered, light sratches can be removed assuming you can't feel them with your fingernail. if you can, then most likely when you start to polish the glass, small fragments of glass debre will come out of the scratch, mix with the polishing compound, and start scratching the surface of the glass, leaving you with more of a mess than you started with.

Just for interest sake, Eastwood also carries a glass polishing kit which does come with usage warnings. Don't think it's something to try without correct equipment and knowing what you're doing.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/...mType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=40030

Mike, the front glass is readily available. Have a good area contractor bring it right to your house and install it while you watch, as I did. Took about 30 minutes to do the whole job and I inspected their sealing as they did it. Its the only way to go with this.