new windshield, no glue?

jon f mn · Apr 9, 2015

Got a huge chip in my windshield today, almost dead center in my view area.

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So I went to the volvo dealer in Knoxville to get a new one. I was surprised the windshield wasn't glued, just used a rubber seal like tractor windows.

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Took longer to check in at the dealer and pay the bill than it took to change out the winshield. I was there a total of 31 minutes, but I waited about 3 minutes to leave so I could get my 30 minute break in. Only cost $235.00 too, a lot less than I expected.

jm. · Apr 9, 2015

We folks in Tennessee just believe it taking care of folks from up north. Have to keep that money coming south . LOL I would have figured $600.00 min

retired farmer · Apr 10, 2015

I think that truck must have a curse on it.

37chief · Apr 10, 2015

Does the road police ding you for chipped glass? I know here in Ca You can get a ticket for a cracked front window. I don't know about a chip in the glass. At least you are good to go now. Stan

Super Steve · Apr 10, 2015

they couldn't use there fancy glue epoxy stuff and fix the chip? We have had a few done in cars and pickups and unless you really knew where the chip was, you cant find it after.

ohiojim · Apr 10, 2015

back in the day they all had the rubber seal,..the glue in is part of the structure on the newer ones

robgIN · Apr 10, 2015

I thought on trucks and busses the windshields were designed to pop out or at least be able to be pushed out in a crash to provide an escape exit.

showcrop · Apr 10, 2015

Isn't it great to be able to see again? All those tiny pits add up especially when driving into the sun. I used to plan on replacing a windshield every year when I was running four trucks. One guy in particular would get as many dings as everyone else put together. Think maybe he was following a little close? LOL.

jon f mn · Apr 10, 2015

It was far too big for a repair. They say if you can cover it with a quarter they can fix them, but this one was twice that size.

jon f mn · Apr 10, 2015

Any chip in the wiper sweep area is an out of service ticket. I had 2 other small ones that I was going to get fixed, but this one was too big.

Goose · Apr 10, 2015

Chevy pickups and farm trucks in the '70s and '80s just set in a molding with no glue.

I had the windshield replaced in a 1980 Chevy pickup once by an old hand and a trainee. I timed them. With both working together, from the time they pulled the wiper arms 'til I signed the invoice was 7 minutes.

IlliniJohn · Apr 10, 2015

Bet that popped like a gunshot when that hit!

T in NE · Apr 10, 2015

Gotta love gasketed glass. Glue has to sit for several hours to cure and I don't see gasketed windshields crack in the sun.

notjustair · Apr 10, 2015

Drove school bus - the front and rear glass is in with just weatherstrip and designed to pop out if kicked. I never had to give it a try. Thank heavens.

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