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Old 08-31-2006, 08:46 PM
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Default Re: Poll on TCH Windshield Crack

We had a Chevy stationwagon that had a windshield that seemed to crack and craze for no apparent reason. The dealer kept replacing them saying it had something to do with the wide chrome frame on the bottom of the glass. That being said, it is very hard to prove a windshield is defective because it cracks after an impact. In fact, windshieds are not only laminated, but also tempered so the windshield explodes into tiny marbles rather than sharp, jagged pieces if hit hard enough. That's why even little dings can craze in the weirdest directions.

Interestingly, the TCH windshield and back window do NOT have frames: they're just stuck to the front of the car with Super Bubble Yum (not sure what flavor.)

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