Window tinter sliced my windshield gasket. Should I be concerned? - Page 2

deputydog95 · 08-16-2016, 07:41 AM

Everything related to the windshield is brand new. I had a new dash put in and they had to take the glass out to get to the dash. Unfortunately somebody used something extremely sticky and they had to break the original glass out to get it removed. So we replaced the glass and all the seals. So everything related to the glass and the seals were brand new.

Here's a pic of the damage. My race shop looked at the pic and said to replace. He felt it was taking a change with water intrusion and rust with any seals compromised on the outside...

Thoughts?

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thorloki · thorloki's Garage

The tint installer should not have cut the seal. He should compensate you for part and install Just a word of caution the seal is easy to replace if whoever installs it is familiar and has done it a few times. Believe me been there done that. You are not sure if you have a good seal so wise to have it replaced by someone experienced. The windshield seal is a weak point in the windshield assembly since you can't see trapped moisture under the seal.

Rodsrsr · Rodsrsr's Garage

I'm trying to figure out why you didnt have the window tinted while you had the windshield out.

deputydog95 · 08-16-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by thorloki

The tint installer should not have cut the seal. He should compensate you for part and install Just a word of caution the seal is easy to replace if whoever installs it is familiar and has done it a few times. Believe me been there done that. You are not sure if you have a good seal so wise to have it replaced by someone experienced. The windshield seal is a weak point in the windshield assembly since you can't see trapped moisture under the seal.

Totally understood. The first guy that tried to install the new windshield had an epic fail. Wasn't till we call the shop and said don't send anyone that hasn't done at least 5 or 6 of these. The second guy was quite good.

The car is way far from that shop now so I found someone local this morning that has done a lot of these. I asked him what he knew about 911 windshields and his first response was that "they're difficult". I liked his answer

He's done a bunch and has also done all sorts of vintage cars. So he's my guy. Now I have to get back with the tint shop and give them the bad news.

The guy I spoke to today who I'm going to give the work to (independent glass shop, not a safelite) also said to be careful of OEM branded parts as MB and Porsche are starting to outsource their manufacturing to China. Parts don't fit nearly as good, despite having an OEM label on it. I'm going to check with Pelican and see what they have.

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Originally Posted by Rodsrsr

I'm trying to figure out why you didnt have the window tinted while you had the windshield out.

Didn't know I was going to tint it at the time... After having the car out in the Florida heat, I decided it would be a good idea. But then again, when you tint your side windows they don't remove the glass either

It's normal to trim the tint on the outside of the car and it was was just a weird fluke where the guy wasn't paying attention with his razor blade....

toddu · 08-16-2016, 01:41 PM

Maybe our cars are too old, but the tint shop I go to has a machine that cuts the film based on the make, model, etc. he enters into the system.

Todd

deputydog95 · 08-16-2016, 01:45 PM

Unfortunately my tinter doesn't have a digital template for a 30 year old aero beetle lol.