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Cost of windshield replacement for an '86 Carrera?
The windshield in my '86 Targa has a crack in it which is too big to fix.
The quote I got on an OEM replacement was an eye-watering $923! I did get a quote on an aftermarket one for 50% less. So two questions - is there anywhere I can get a cheaper OEM windshield? And if I go aftermarket, what's the downside if any? N.B. My '86 has the copper wire antenna in the windscreen (hence more expensive). The aftermarket quote I got was for a Pilkington.
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10-11-2013, 03:24 PM
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It's not just the glass sir, it's also the seal.
You realize that these cars are notorious for rust at the corners of the windshield? Some from a seal not sitting in the frame right. Or, maybe from glass that's cheaper and just a little bit off. Tread carefully. URO parts are also cheaper than OEM, but do some research and see what experience others have had.
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10-11-2013, 03:42 PM
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300 bucks is the quote I got from safelite. That was 6 months ago....and included a new seal. However they wanted me to bring it to the shop because it took 3 people to get it out of the car.
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10-11-2013, 03:46 PM
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Your insurance will cover a large part of the cost I think? If so you might be able to pay up for the windshield you prefer. You might somehow hit on a replacement of stock for a good price - Classifieds here can be useful.
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10-11-2013, 04:04 PM
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Earlier this summer I bought an OE St. Gobain-Sekurit windshield for my 86 and the cost was $265. That was just for the glass. There is crazy mark-up on glass. Shop around. -J
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10-11-2013, 04:50 PM
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hi i got on for $99.00 a Best Windshield Replacement and Auto Glass Repair | Techna Glass they drop it off, I put it in i am happy
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10-11-2013, 05:19 PM
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I also got St. Gobain Sekurit for a few hundred, some after market PPG don't have the right color tint ....Also use original seal to get a good fit....it's more compliant.
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10-11-2013, 06:13 PM
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Talk to Richard ProSource Glass international. He used to advertise on here.
877-345-2800 |
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10-12-2013, 05:34 AM
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For $300 I had both the windshield and rear window pulled out new seals put on and the front windshield replaced! Local guy actually knew what he was doing...
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10-12-2013, 06:25 AM
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Doherty CM and porschemoose and Reifle - did you use aftermarket glass? And if so, were you happy with its quality? I know I can get it installed for a reasonable amount of $$; it's whether to go non-OEM or not that I am still on the fence about.
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10-16-2013, 08:05 AM
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Bought the OEM seal here and provided to local glass guy. He sourced a Sekurit windshield for my 88 and installed.... total cost was between 5- 600.00
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10-16-2013, 08:28 AM
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Whoa,
I know that my case is not typical, but here ya go. I was doing the usual craigslist search and found a PPG windshield from a glass shop that had ordered it and never installed it and was eliminating stock. New windshield! '84 Windshield install? Used the non OEM seal, completely watertight!
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10-16-2013, 09:08 AM
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Sorry for the delay - aftermarket glass with the green tint band across the top etc... Very happy with the product (PPG) and the install.
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10-16-2013, 09:22 AM
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10-16-2013, 11:52 AM
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