Through the Glass Brightly
REFLECTIONS ON AUTO GLASS INSTALLATION
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Can I Really Have My Windshield Replaced in My Driveway or a Parking Lot?
Read more: Can I Really Have My Windshield Replaced in My Driveway or a Parking Lot?Windshield replacements used to be straight forward. If a technician had a windshield, sealant and a small accompaniment of tools, you could have your windshield done at home, at work or at the dealer! Within 2 hours your windshield was done! Since autonomous driving features have been introduced in around 2010, the auto glass Industry… Read More
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The Most Important Convertible Top Service Issues You Should Know About
Read more: The Most Important Convertible Top Service Issues You Should Know AboutConvertible Top repair and service is a highly specialized field. Many modern-day convertibles have complex electrical systems with electronic control modules, hall sensors, switches and harnesses. They have multi-stage operations which require calibration and servicing which should not be attempted without the correct diagnostic expertise. Electrical systems are often paired with extensive hydraulic systems with… Read More
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Caring For Fabric, Cloth, Canvas, and Vinyl Convertible Tops
Read more: Caring For Fabric, Cloth, Canvas, and Vinyl Convertible TopsCleaning When planning to wash your convertible top, it is best to choose a day that is warm and park your vehicle in a shady area. The warmth helps to dry the fabric more quickly but the sun will cause the cleaning supplies to dry on the cloth and cause an undesirable effect. Wet the… Read More
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How to Care for Your Flexible/Rigid Vinyl Convertible Back Window
Read more: How to Care for Your Flexible/Rigid Vinyl Convertible Back WindowThe rigid or flexible rear window on your convertible top is delicate and needs special care. Many convertibles have flexible rear windows made of a clear vinyl allowing the window to fold. The rigid and flexible clear vinyl rear windows, when not properly cared for will scratch, yellow and deteriorate. When it’s time to drive… Read More
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The Poor Workmanship You Don’t See and How to Choose a Quality Auto Glass Installer
Read more: The Poor Workmanship You Don’t See and How to Choose a Quality Auto Glass InstallerFast and cheap glass installations are not more convenient or cost effective in the long run. We’ve seen so much costly damage due to improper glass and windshield installations that we’ve decided to document some of them. Below you’ll see what we find after removing a windshield that was previously installed without care or consideration… Read More
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Block Family History in Auto Glass, Sunroofs and Trim
Read more: Block Family History in Auto Glass, Sunroofs and TrimTHIS PAGE IS DEDICATED TO MANFRED (FRED) BLOCKFOR HIS AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN THEAUTOMOTIVE GLASS & TRIM INDUSTRY. A TRUE PIONEER! The Vistavan Custom Interiors Sunroofs Custom Pick-up Truck Cap Custom Golf Cart Cover Spartan Glass Centre The Glassman Auto Glass Read More
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The Legendary Vista Van: A History
Read more: The Legendary Vista Van: A HistoryVISTA VAN HISTORY A book written by Gord McWilliams~ In the Beginning In the summer of 1951 I started working for an auto glass installation firm in downtown Toronto called Safety Auto Glass. It was owned by a fellow named Al (Choo Choo) Train. He had 3 brothers that were also in the auto glass… Read More