All cracked up...Back Glass that is... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

rrgrassi · #1 02-05-2007, 03:11 PM

I was having my windows retinted. The PO had it done, and the stuff turned purple and distorted...so I figured I would get it done professionally.

Well, this afternoon I got a call from the shop. Turns out they shattered my rear glass...

Good news is they located a new one, and the car should be ready to go tomorrow. That's good for me, because I do know I needed to replace the rear gasket. I just hope the glass gets installed properly. I do not know of any rust issues, but I do know there was a leak at the top of the rear glass when it rained really hard, but it did not leak when I washed that car. Also, there are no rust trails on the paint from around the window, and no rust in the trunk area.

They are also paying for the repair.

So, is there anything I need to look for, since I will be at work while all this is taking place?

Luckily my employer is letting me take a company truck home for the night.

Thanks!

SD Blue · #2 02-05-2007, 03:46 PM

If so, be sure they do a like-for-like replacement. They are also very pricey.

rrgrassi · #3 02-05-2007, 03:53 PM

Yes, it does have the rear defrost elements.

The tint shop did say the glass replacement was costing more then the tint job. I was paying $250 for the tint job. This little shop is known for taking care of the customer, luckily.

I had this happen to and Oldsmobile back in '93. It also has the rear defrost glass, and that glass was $210.

benzforlife · #4 02-05-2007, 03:55 PM

score!!!!!!

retx · #5 02-05-2007, 03:57 PM

at least they are taking care of it. imagine if this happened in the driveway as you were trying to do the job.

rrgrassi · #6 02-05-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by retx

at least they are taking care of it. imagine if this happened in the driveway as you were trying to do the job.

I thought about that after I got the call. Well, no need for me to order the rear seal either.

SD Blue · #7 02-06-2007, 12:26 PM

I checked Safelite's on-line quote system and they show $685 discounted from $879.

rrgrassi · #8 02-06-2007, 12:33 PM

Wow, still pretty steep. That's a better price that the LOF OEM type though. Did that include installation?

SD Blue · #9 02-07-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rrgrassi

Wow, still pretty steep. That's a better price that the LOF OEM type though. Did that include installation?

Yes, that is installation and all. But I've noticed that you get different quotes from different shops. I'm guessing their shops are individually owned and have options on pricing. (@ their website, you enter your zip code and it comes up with best price in your area )

I have found much cheaper though by getting a referral from a local indie on glass. In my case, Auto-Heinz here in Ft. Worth referred me to an independent who does all of their glass replacements and his price was at least $100 cheaper on a windshield.

rrgrassi · #10 02-08-2007, 09:55 AM

Yeah! I got dropped off atteh tint shop yesterday at 5:15pm. They were still installing my back glass. I got to look at the window channel, and there was zip-zilch-nada rust!!

The installer used the greased rope trick to get the glass back in, and it was installed with the seal and the trim as a unit. The glass did not have the antenna, and had the black defroster leads attached. The glass installer had it installed in 45 min.

They finished the car at 7:30 pm. The shop owner did the tint work on the rear glass this time. Seemingly took for ever, and he did not rush. The work is excellent, and since they were the ONLY shop in town that would stand by their work, says a lot. It also helps that this shop has been there for 7 years, owned by the same guy. I did call around the other local shops and only this one said if the glass breaks while they are working on it, they will replace it. So, in anyone is in the Greenville, TX area, I highly recommend them:

The Tint Shop
8409 Wesley St
Greenville, TX 75402

(903) 455-8468

JimmyL · #11 02-08-2007, 12:10 PM

Maybe I missed it, but how on earth die the rear glass get shattered during the tint install/removal process? Did you ever get a clear answer on that one?
Greenville isn't really that far for me to go for tint, but $250 sure seems high for a sedan tint job. Is this 3M film?