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Rob N 
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 Topic: WindshieldPosted: August/06/13 at 12:24pm |
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What kind of windshield glass is the best again? I'm to lazy to dig. |
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Rob, Vickie and Alice
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Sixate
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Posted: August/06/13 at 12:55pm |
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Clear!
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Wildfamily
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Posted: August/06/13 at 1:39pm |
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MINI/BMW uses several OEM suppliers. Just make sure it's not the cheap Chinese glass someplaces use. Most MINI glass is made by Pilkington.
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ipeverywhere
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Posted: August/06/13 at 1:54pm |
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My replacement windshield was Pilkington made in USA. Very happy/impressed with it.
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Genie B
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Posted: August/06/13 at 4:17pm |
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Any thoughts on where is the best place to go for windshield replacement? I seem to recall some horror stories about the pillar clips all being broken - terrible job on the replacement, etc. I've been putting it off just because of that, but the crack is moving ahead on its journey, so a replacement is in my near future.
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South Lake European
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Posted: August/07/13 at 1:20pm |
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Rob,
Either Pilkington or PPG are good. Make sure you used a good reputable installer...as equally important to the quality of the glass! If you'd like a referral for an installer let me know (email me please). Derek
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Derek Simonsen
Owner-- South Lake European 205 Rainier Ave S Renton, WA 98057 425-276-5668 www.southlakeeuropean.com http://www.facebook.com/SouthLakeEuropean |
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Rob N
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Posted: August/08/13 at 1:23pm |
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Thanks Derek. Anyone have any good luck with windshields in the north end?
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Rob, Vickie and Alice
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leogetz
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Posted: August/08/13 at 7:56pm |
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I'm in the same boat...need a new windshield would prefer north end but willing travel for quality. SLE just sent you a PM for info on your recommended installers
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CORNERS
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Posted: August/12/13 at 12:10am |
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I have Pilkington installed by Cascade Auto Glass, after a nightmare experience with Safelite Auto Glass.
Happy with their work. They call my phone a couple times a year probably trying to sell me something I don't want. I let it go to voicemail and they never leave a message.
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CosmicTraveler
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Posted: August/23/13 at 9:56am |
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I seem to recall peeps driving down to Portland for this job, and just like Genie I have been putting it off as well. No need to give the big rigs on MVH a new target.
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 Take It Easy ... Buck
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Rob N
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Posted: August/23/13 at 10:09am |
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Cascade came by and did a perfect install of a Pilkington windshield. On time and clean. He was VERY careful around my painted bits.
I talked to the guy and he was the one that did both of Jacks windshields and Kurts as well. Said he had done over 100 Minis.
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Rob, Vickie and Alice
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Genie B
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Posted: August/23/13 at 2:17pm |
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Rob, That's great news! Any chance you have the guy's name? THX
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Rob N
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Posted: August/23/13 at 6:13pm |
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Don't recall but, I think they give him all of the MINI's.
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Rob, Vickie and Alice
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leogetz
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Posted: August/23/13 at 6:20pm |
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By way of a recommendation from South Lake European, I just had my windshield replaced by Eastside Mobile Auto Glass in Issaquah. They offer both mobile and in shop windshield repair.
The owner, Dick and I had a good chat and he explained to me how he & his team of techs ensure they don't damage the delicate MINI clips an other plastic trim pieces. Also, they use Pilkington and PPG brand glass. I had a great experience and got great service |
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Posted: August/23/13 at 8:37pm |
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Good to know! Thanks.
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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CosmicTraveler
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Posted: August/01/14 at 6:00am |
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Two more thumbs up for Eastside Mobile Auto Glass in Issaquah. Not only was the windshield replaced w/ a Pilkington at a fair price, without damaging anything, they also vacuumed all the pine needles off the floor mats while cleaning up after themselves. I didn't even need to go into the store. Dick met me as I was getting out of the car.
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