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  14. Windshield replacement

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    I can't believe this happened, but another rock hit my windshield today. I was on Rt 50, almost in the same place as it happened before. :banghead: The new windshield isn't even two weeks old!!

     

    At least I have the name of the guy who did it the last time, so it should be a lot less expensive.

     

    Yikes, Laura !! Rotten luck. :frown:

     

    I hope you lowered that comp deductible before this one hit you.

  16. Window tint

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    Yeah, that does look great and your MINI is gorgeous ! :top: Love the aero bumper kit. I think you should do CR mirror caps though. :rock:

     

    I have to take one of mine back to Carlos if I ever have a free Saturday. The driver side front window had a bubble in it, just smaller than a dime, since two days after it was done. The passenger side front... my other half scratched it with a purse as she was getting in the car recently. :banghead:

     

    One was due to the install, the other not, obviously. But since I've waited so long, I don't expect Carlos to do either one of them free.

  21. Windshield replacement

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    We have a $1000 deductible. I know how you feel about that :wink:. I used to have a $100 deductible, but I didn't know what Dave had. He has never had a comp claim, so having to pay for this, he probably breaks even. We are going to talk to USAA about dropping the comp deductible after this.

     

    I have an appointment with Safelite in Arlington on Thursday morning. The person I talked to on the phone said they use OEM glass, as they don't manufacture glass themselves for MINIs. The quote they gave me over the phone was $535, but she said to call the shop and they will likely match the online quote. I will also be able to watch the install. I can always cancel the appointment if I need to.

     

    Are the A-pillar clips something the dealer will have in stock? I can run to MoS tomorrow afternoon.

     

    I appreciate all the feedback/suggestions!! :biggrin:

     

    You know how I feel about that (huge) comp deductible... Funny... you've been reading my posts on NAM. :top:

     

    Before you have them get you some OEM glass, do some reading over on NAM. Most people who went with the PPG glass are much happier... it's not as soft as the OEM stuff and doesn't pit as easily.

     

    And yeah, those A-Pillar clips should be in stock in plentiful supply at the dealership.

     

    Good luck, Laura.

  22. Windshield replacement

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    Hey, Laura... why the reservations about submitting a Comp claim :questionmark:

     

    Over on NAM, I've heard good things and bad things about Safelite.

     

    Whoever you decide to do it, make sure you take some extra A-Pillar cover clips for them. They won't know they brake on removal and then you'll likely lose one while flying down the highway. I also have learned there is a special seal that you can get from the dealership... get one of those also.

     

    And that quote from the dealer... are they out of their minds ?? :stupid:

  23. Looking for stripe installer

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    Thanks for the kind words, Jeremy, and yes, I do like to help install stripes. But viper stripes... haven't done those yet and wouldn't want to tackle those unless it was on my own MINI.

     

    I recommend Speed Design in Whitemarsh. John is the owner, really good at what he does, and is reasonable in his charges. He did my roof graphic and his price was less than half of the next lowest bidder (would have scared me off if not given glowing marks by other MINI owners from DCMM).

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