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Front and rear windshields

ilikepinkcrayons

ilikepinkcrayons

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Hey folks, the police in Monterey County feel that I need a new windshield (and that I should probably watch my speed a bit more closely), so I thought I'd take the opportunity to upgrade my windshield to much nicer '91-93 Pilkingtons.

What do you think about doing the rear as well? Is it the same deal (just simple replacement by the glass shop guy), or do I need something in addition? The three main reasons I'm considering replacing the rear at the same time are:

1. Road noise - Do you think replacing the rears will have a noticeable impact on wind noise at freeway speeds?
2. Windshield defroster - My rear defroster doesn't work, but I haven't done any troubleshooting yet to figure out what it is, so a new element might not fix the issue. While we're on the subject, are there ways to repair the element that is in-fact the issue?
3. Looks - The newer fronts look so much better, do you think it'll be miss-matched and funny looking if I don't do both?

Please, give me your thoughts...especially if they're about the above topic.
 
Noise isn't gonna change with a new rear windshield.

If you want the looks of the new style rear window seal, just pull the metal trim out of the rubber.

Rear window is relatively easy. I heard the new style rubber seal is NLA so you might have to pull one at a yard.
 
240keith said:
Hi Joe!!


thats all i have on the subject...
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Thanks Keith, you're awesome!

tjanson said:
Noise isn't gonna change with a new rear windshield.

If you want the looks of the new style rear window seal, just pull the metal trim out of the rubber.

Rear window is relatively easy. I heard the new style rubber seal is NLA so you might have to pull one at a yard.
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What does it look like without the metal trim? There isn't a big gap around the window or anything?

coonmanx said:
When they installed the Pilkington windshield on my car they used the universal rubber trim and it looks pretty good.
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No major difference between that and the OEM '93s?
 
ilikepinkcrayons said:
What does it look like without the metal trim? There isn't a big gap around the window or anything?
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ilikepinkcrayons said:
No major difference between that and the OEM '93s?
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Nope looks like OE because it is OE.

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tjanson said:
If you want the looks of the new style rear window seal, just pull the metal trim out of the rubber.
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Looks like this if you do that to your current rear seal. Looks fine, its just a less chunky look. It is not as flush and slim as the late style rear window seal (the glass is the same 86-93, the seal changed in 90 or 91).
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I have an aftermarket ppg front windshield (91-93 style) and it looks like crap compared to the Volvo seal. Its just a rubber flange that doesn't want to sit correctly against the body. I hate it. I have no idea what I'm going to do when I replace it, but I want something that looks like the factory seal next time.
 
neptune said:
I have an aftermarket ppg front windshield (91-93 style) and it looks like crap compared to the Volvo seal. Its just a rubber flange that doesn't want to sit correctly against the body. I hate it. I have no idea what I'm going to do when I replace it, but I want something that looks like the factory seal next time.
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Simple insist on a plikington.

They usually keep the windshields on a rack at the glass companies, and the seal gets distorted anyway.
 
Redwood Chair said:
Simple insist on a plikington.
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That's what I here, and that's what I'll do. I like the look of the removing the rear trim well enough. As a matter of fact, I can't really tell the difference without seeing them side-by-side, so it sounds like a plan.

Also, by the way Neptune, I really dig all the black window treatments you've got. Very nice.
 
AHHH!!! I called the windshield shop today and they said there is no Pilkington distributors anywhere around my area. The best they have is FYG: $235 installed. I called four different companies and they all said Pilkington isn't available. The other option is Volvo brand from the dealership, but I imagine it'll cost a fortune. I haven't been able to get a hold of the parts department yet, so I don't know the price.
 
That is pretty crazy. I went to the fist place that I saw that had a big sign saying "Discount Windshields" and they had Pilkington brand windshields. I didn't even know if they were any good so I asked here and received a resounding yes. The cost to me was less than $150 installed. Score.

I am really surprised that nobody around you handles Pilkington.
 
ilikepinkcrayons said:
AHHH!!! I called the windshield shop today and they said there is no Pilkington distributors anywhere around my area. The best they have is FYG: $235 installed. I called four different companies and they all said Pilkington isn't available. The other option is Volvo brand from the dealership, but I imagine it'll cost a fortune. I haven't been able to get a hold of the parts department yet, so I don't know the price.
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I was told that the glass distributed by Pilkington for the 240's is hecho en China now, anyways. I wouldn't sweat it, get what the glass guy you like can get/recommends. I paid $190 installed with the old glass already pulled and cleaned up.
 
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