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  1. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    #1 plugzit, Feb 3, 2006
    Does anybody know how, who, or where to get rock pecks (not stars or birdseyes) repaired in the LA area? With nearly 60k on my 348, I've got a lot but I'm too cheap to buy a new windshield. Surely there's a way to fill them in or at least reduce their effect.
     
  2. stefano60

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    #2 stefano60, Feb 4, 2006
    hey,
    my wife's MB truck got hit by a little rock on the freeway a few weeks ago; we called the glass doctor (http://www.glassdoctor.com). They send you a technician to your place and they do the job in less than 30 minutes; the result was ok, not perfect -you can still see where the rock hit if you look closely- but the damage is far less noticeable and, more importantly, it will not spread further. Not sure how bad your dings are but it may be worth a try...
     
  3. spiderseeker

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    #3 spiderseeker, Feb 4, 2006
    Check with your insurance company, "Geico" sends out a glass company to fill small chips for FREE !
    Steve
     
  4. ernie

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    #4 ernie, Feb 4, 2006
    Bruce, depending on how big it is you can do it yourself. Go to Home Depot and get a repair kit.

    In this thread I explain the process. http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17359

    This thread has a picture of the stuff to buy from Home Depot. It cost about $10. http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89590

    Or if you want I can meet you next week give you a hand. Or if your insurance company with do it for free there is a company called Ultra Bond that can do it. Me, I'm too cheap so I fix my own. That and I used to fix cracks for extra cash in college.
     
  5. plugzit

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    #5 plugzit, Feb 4, 2006
    Thanks, all. Great advice. I'm gonna leave the part about "fixing cracks in college" alone. :)
     
  6. ernie

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    #6 ernie, Feb 4, 2006
    Hahahaaa.
     
  7. synchro

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    #7 synchro, Mar 2, 2006
    Don't ask, don't tell
     
  8. ajmarton

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    #8 ajmarton, Mar 5, 2006
    I know a guy who will come out and work on your windshield - he came highly recommended by DT Mercedes. He sanded my Dino's windshield last summer and also cleaned up a couple of chips in my Porsche. Let me know if you still need the information. Andrew in LA
     
  9. plugzit

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    #9 plugzit, Mar 5, 2006
    What's the info-I'd like to talk to him. Thanks
     
  10. ajmarton

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    #10 ajmarton, Mar 5, 2006
    Here is the information:
    Dave Peacock
    AGP - All Glass Polishing
    Mobile Service
    800-446-6887
    714-538-5714
    714-396-5426 cell

    Let him know that Andrew (67 Fiat Dino Spyder) referred you.
     
  11. robertgarven

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    #11 robertgarven, Mar 6, 2006
    Ernie,

    I have a small chunk in my glass right in front of my face. It is not running but just enough to see is there any wat to fill it in without resorting to drilling etc. Once aagain it is only in the top layer no further???

    Thanks,

    Rob
     
  12. ajmarton

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    #12 ajmarton, Mar 6, 2006
    Yes, he can take care of it. Pep Boys also makes some kits. Basically, you are just filling up the chip with acrylic and then sanding it down and polishing it out.
     

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