| Re: [GMCnet] Fogged windshield? [message #124613] |
Wed, 04 May 2011 20:44  |
Oldrvguybcg
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To All -
I've been thinking about experimenting with a process to reverse the
fogging. A buddy of mine owns a classic and antique restoration business and he
said it is getting harder and harder to get glass for cars. Wouldn't it be
great if you could send your glass out and it comes back looking new? Is
there money in it? I would love to hear the input from the forum.
Best regards,
Brian Gleissner
74 Sequoia
Woodbury, CT 06798
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fogged windshield? [message #124617 is a reply to message #124615] |
Wed, 04 May 2011 21:12  |
James Hupy
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The windshield is actually 2 separate pieces of glass with a plastic
material sandwiched in the middle. It is the plastic that reacts to UV light
in the sunlight that causes the fogging. There is currently no way to
reverse the ageing process. I am afraid that the windshield has a finite
life, and we are seeing the end of it. Replacement with new glass is
currently the only solution.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 6:56 PM, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
> Shipping 2 ways on a windshield plus whatever the "fix" costs... as
> opposed to buying new and shipping one way? I guess if there were no
> alternative it might make sense, if such a reversal were possible.
>
> What is the process that causes the fogging, anyway? There may be a
> way to undo it.
>
> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 8:44 PM, <Oldrvguybcg@aol.com> wrote:
> > To All -
> >
> > I've been thinking about experimenting with a process to reverse the
> > fogging. A buddy of mine owns a classic and antique restoration business
> and he
> > said it is getting harder and harder to get glass for cars. Wouldn't it
> be
> > great if you could send your glass out and it comes back looking new? Is
> > there money in it? I would love to hear the input from the forum.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Brian Gleissner
> > 74 Sequoia
> > Woodbury, CT 06798
> > _______________________________________________
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> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2003 Buick Lesabre
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina
> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fogged windshield? [message #124619 is a reply to message #124617] |
Wed, 04 May 2011 21:55 |
Ken Burton
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I replaced mine when they were 25 years old due to fogging. My new ones are now 10 years old and show no hint of fogging. I believe this is because the installer (a friend of mine who has been in the glass business for almost 30 years) sealed them in the rubber tracks when he installed them. He has done many, many GMCs over the years and I have never heard of one coming back for fogging.
Also I do not park my GMC out in the sun when it is not used. That might also make a difference in the rate of fogging.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fogged windshield? [message #124623 is a reply to message #124617] |
Wed, 04 May 2011 22:20 |
sgltrac
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My glass guy tells me its from moisture penetrating through the edge of the glass.
Sully
77royale basket case
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-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com>
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Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 19:12:49
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Reply-To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Fogged windshield?
The windshield is actually 2 separate pieces of glass with a plastic
material sandwiched in the middle. It is the plastic that reacts to UV light
in the sunlight that causes the fogging. There is currently no way to
reverse the ageing process. I am afraid that the windshield has a finite
life, and we are seeing the end of it. Replacement with new glass is
currently the only solution.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 6:56 PM, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
> Shipping 2 ways on a windshield plus whatever the "fix" costs... as
> opposed to buying new and shipping one way? I guess if there were no
> alternative it might make sense, if such a reversal were possible.
>
> What is the process that causes the fogging, anyway? There may be a
> way to undo it.
>
> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 8:44 PM, <Oldrvguybcg@aol.com> wrote:
> > To All -
> >
> > I've been thinking about experimenting with a process to reverse the
> > fogging. A buddy of mine owns a classic and antique restoration business
> and he
> > said it is getting harder and harder to get glass for cars. Wouldn't it
> be
> > great if you could send your glass out and it comes back looking new? Is
> > there money in it? I would love to hear the input from the forum.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Brian Gleissner
> > 74 Sequoia
> > Woodbury, CT 06798
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2003 Buick Lesabre
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina
> 1978 GMC Royale motorhome
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Sully
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Seattle, Wa.
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