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08-06-2007, 08:14 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
Is that OEM glass.
My original windshild has 3 chips/bullseyes that were repaired and have a good 3 or 4 other ones not repaired that arent turning into cracks.(hundreds of super small dots  )
I bounce harshly (30 to 40 MPH)on the woop dee doos on the back trails of the beach and no problems.
A aftermarket windshield might not hold up as well.
Also in Ny theres no deductable for glass so price is not important.
Im waiting for one smack center or a crack before replacing.
$300 seams like a good price aftermarket or not. 
I wouldnt be suprized if OEM was double that installed.
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08-07-2007, 07:20 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
$300 bucks does not sound bad to me at all. My dealer wanted $650 but
but turned me on to thier glass guy who did it on the side for $350.
Here is something I posted on another forum regarding the replacement
process and some things I learned from the experience.
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OK?
So I finally got around to having my windshield replaced today and thought I?d share some cheesy photos of the process??..
Popped off the breather covers:
Removed the door moldings and screws from the side reveals:
Notice all the black goop the dealer puts in to correct that pesky wind noise issue:
Wipers come off then the top cowl. Note: that special tool is all that stands between the installer and a broken cowl. 3 bills or so I believe.
Now the sub cowl comes off:
Removal time:
Slap some goo on it and reverse the process.
I learned a few things from the guys that did the replacement. They do a ton of these a month.
Use only folks that have done HUMMERS before. There are tricks to the job not everyone knows.
Example, if they don't have that tool for removing the top cowl, it's a 50/50 shot they will break it.
These guys make special rubber spacers to position and cushion the glass from possible metal contact in rough terrain.
If you have roof lights they charge $100 extra. Seems there is an issue with the riv-nuts having to be drilled out.
If you get a chip or small crack, get it repaired BEFORE it gets as bad as mine did. As a general rule, if you can cover
the damage with a dollar bill, they can do a repair. The site will be a little distorted, but it stops the damage from spreading
and is a hell of a lot cheaper. You can do multiple repairs if necessary.
Cure time is 3 hours prior to driving, 72 for a permanent cure.
During the cure times, leave a window cracked to shut a door and close them for highway driving...The pressure will F it up.
I know this is a huge post, but I found the whole process very interesting and figured if just one of you do as well, then it was worth it.
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08-07-2007, 07:23 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
Remember the black goop the dealer used to fix my wind noise.....
It makes a nice paper wieght....
So far so good....No leaks, no wind noise.........
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08-07-2007, 07:47 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
Very Cool.. I enjoyed the post and learned something... Keep Non HUMMER Glass Peep's away from your HUMMER.
Thanks for taking the time to post the pic's

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08-07-2007, 08:13 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
One final note regarding OEM glass vs. Non-OEM..........
Not all glass is created equal. They showed me the difference between the two:
Non-OEM was $50 cheaper but......
It didnt have the tint at the top nor did it have the black border that
covers up all the dash crap when looking from the outside in.
OK I'm done now........Verbose MoFo aint I........ 
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08-07-2007, 09:14 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner_45
Remember the black goop the dealer used to fix my wind noise.....
It makes a nice paper wieght....
So far so good....No leaks, no wind noise.........
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great info , the dealers need a better way to address the wind noise issue besides all that filler 
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08-07-2007, 09:23 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
"More Goop Please"  Don't use Johhny at the car wash to fillthe crak. take it to a good class place and they will make it almost disappear!
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08-07-2007, 09:36 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
Thats a lot of dismantleing to get the windshild out/in
I guess you would have to make sure there using OEM glass and have done other H3's.
Thanks for the tips and pics its a matter of time before I have to get it replaced.
I worry about them getting glue or dirt on the inside molding.Did they make a mess ?
Gunner
Hows your wind noise without that glob of silicone in there(or did you put it back?)
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08-07-2007, 10:10 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
No sloppy mess.... I was worried about the adhesive getting on the light tan interior moldings, but they were extremely careful...
These guys were pros. I think they have done all the local dealerships vehicles since the inception of the Hummer brand.
Unfortunately, they had to re-goop the moldings again. There doesn?t seem to be any way around it.
However, I don?t think they used quite as much as the dealership and the reveal moldings are down pretty dang tight.
After 500+ hi-way miles and two Dallas Monsoons, I have no water or wind leaks. (Knock on wood)
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08-25-2007, 08:51 PM
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Re: Windshield Replacement
Sewell wanted $600+ to do the windshield. These guys did it for less than $400 with OEM. They were good. I'm very pleased!
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