[DML] Re: windshield replacement

["bigjimrules2000" <jre1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Are there any how-to's, tips, things to watch out for, or any other guidance available to remove your broken windshield yourself?  Things you should inspect/refurbish/replace under/around the windshield frame before the new glass goes in, etc. ??


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Hervey" <john@...> wrote:
>
> David and Group, 
> I talked to a man in Great Britain last week about selling windshields over
> here. We had a nice talk and he was going to get back to me about stocking
> them. But like so many suppliers if you don't talk large quantity they sound
> good but don't follow thru. 
> Someone posted their company name on the DML about a month or 2 ago.  I will
> be talking to people at the auto parts show this year in Las Vegas if he
> doesn't follow thru. 
> John Hervey
> www.specialtauto.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> David Teitelbaum
> Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:58 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: windshield replacement
> 
> He was correct in that actually installing the windscreen IS similar to
> installing one in a Lotus. You are correct that there is no Lotus windscreen
> that fits a Delorean. A problem he will face is that many glass shops do not
> want to install glass that they do not supply. It may be necessary for the
> glass shop to order the glass directly from DMCH and install it. Some money
> can be saved by removing the old, broken windscreen and cleaning the car up
> before the glass shop comes. Just wear gloves and eye protection. Don't
> forget to transfer any inspection or registration stickers and EZ pass
> velcro before throwing the old windscreen away.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> 
> 
> [Very long quote trimmed by moderator]
>




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