cost to install windshield + window seals? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

samdon · #1 02-02-2007, 11:05 AM

This is, of course, a whole different beast but it's my only experience with such things. Glass America came out to my house while I was at work(told me to leave it unlocked with a check under the floor mat). They used "Pilkington" glass and replaced the rubber gasket. The total came to $150. I left an extra $25 for their being so damn cool about the whole arrangement. I don't know what parts of the Country they operate in but a quick web search might net you some savings. They seem to do fine business down here in the Old South.

Sam

MathewHennessy · #2 02-02-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by samdon

This is, of course, a whole different beast but it's my only experience with such things. Glass America came out to my house while I was at work(told me to leave it unlocked with a check under the floor mat). They used "Pilkington" glass and replaced the rubber gasket. The total came to $150. I left an extra $25 for their being so damn cool about the whole arrangement.

Interesting.. My windshield is rather pitted and has a few small chips (not hairline cracks).. It will pass inspection but in direct sunlight it shimmers an awful lot.

holthoff · #3 02-02-2007, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the input, everyone. I've been reading around on other threads, too, and apparently it pays to get someone with lots of experience on Mercedes. I'm going to bite the bullet and go with this guy. He does a lot of dealership work, plus my mechanic uses him, and that says a lot.

So, goodbye $450!

IndianaJo · #4 02-02-2007, 03:04 PM

My 240D windshield replacement was $350 and the installer said it was a ***** of a job. He ran an hour past closing time doing it. Included new seals. The local star independent shop had a junk glass but wouldn't touch the job. It was american made glass, tinted. Here is a free tip. Put cables from your hood to the radiator cowl so when you forget to latch the hood tight it doesn't pop up at 20 mph and smash the windshield. I've never owned a car before with a front opening hood, ************. If they only made 1959 gasoline to put in my 59 Ford I would have quit the whole Mercedes thing right there.

holthoff · #5 02-05-2007, 04:03 PM

The guy came by today and put in a new windshield in my 300D. He did a great job and was finished in about an hour. Cost was $200, including the windshield (I provided the seal). I'm going to have him come back to do the rear seal on my 240D.

If anyone's looking for a good guy in the LA area, here's his info:

Joe
J Adkins Auto Glass
818-246-3187 (office)
818-246-3187 (cell)

JimmyL · #6 02-05-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianaJo

Here is a free tip. Put cables from your hood to the radiator cowl so when you forget to latch the hood tight it doesn't pop up at 20 mph and smash the windshield. I've never owned a car before with a front opening hood, ************. If they only made 1959 gasoline to put in my 59 Ford I would have quit the whole Mercedes thing right there.

Uhmmm, that doesn't seem to be something I would be mad at my car about.........