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Old 03-02-2007, 10:02 AM
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Default My new windshield.... I think i've made up my mind... But I'm not sure

I cant believe i am so scared to get a new windshield! lol... But i want it to be right!

A local place said 170 for a chinese glass... I said what about for OEM. They said Securebrand is the OEM glass just with NO audi stamp on it and is 250 installed

Safelite is $200

All Star Glass is $260 for Pinkington

Whatta ya'all think? 250 for Securebrand glass?

Only thing is I think he said the side clips they re-use... is this the moulding that SHOULD be replaced? He said the new glass has moulding on top and bottom installed already... confused...

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PPG ftw
Old 03-02-2007, 10:19 AM
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Default I can't find PPG local

Found one 100 miles away for like 200... I don't think thats worth the drive though :-/
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I have a Safelite on mine now. I don't think I could ask for more of a windshield
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Default Ok i lied... PPG for 235 + tax +$10 for OEM moulding> so.. about the same as>

OEM Secure Brand glass...

whatta ya think?
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Default Really? I've heard HORROR stories... No complaints huh? Hmmm

I hate difficult decisions
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Default This would so make the drive worth it...

and it is street legal. I bet the cops would love it when you pull up, to clear the windshield violation. They would say give 2 more, he didn't learn the last time.<ul><li><a href="http://corporateportal.ppg.com/NA/Glass/AutoGlass/color_windshields.htm">PPG Vibrant Blue Windshield</a></li></ul>
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maybe I just got a good installer. No leaks, looks as good as new, no rattling.
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lol... hmmm.
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Default HA. Ya with my luck they'd nail me hard! I wanna get a new one asap so>

i can get it signed off and get my front 2 windows tinited again.

its almost summer in So Cal... its starting to heat up! :-P


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