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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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From: Okanagan B.C.
Here in the Okanagan BC a windshield was 320 to 340$, so I went to Spokane and got one for 200$ with a 2 year warranty, so if the windshield gets a crack in the next 2 years I can have it replaced for 100$.

I had a guy in Spokane quote 150$, he had a mobile unit and would have replaced it in parking lot, I was a little concerned with this, maybe a fly by night using Chinese windshield or something.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Make sure they are using a fresh tube of sealant. The bargain guys use expired sealant that doesn't have the adhesive qualities of a new tube and compromises the integrity of the install, which in turn compromises the integrity of your roll over protection, as the glass is part of the design to support the roof in a roll over type accident.
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SIXSLUG
Make sure they are using a fresh tube of sealant. The bargain guys use expired sealant that doesn't have the adhesive qualities of a new tube and compromises the integrity of the install, which in turn compromises the integrity of your roll over protection, as the glass is part of the design to support the roof in a roll over type accident.
I don't plan to roll mine over -- do you ?


Yes this is good and true advice......... Also if you are in the parking lot or picking it up/driving away real quick after installation -- crack the door window before you close the door because when you close it you apply positive pressure to the cabin on some vehicles and can compromise the seal and install. It takes some time for the sealant to full cure/strengthen.
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