Hmm. I replaced my windshield because it was pitted, chipped and had some
wiper scrapes. Two years later, it was pitted, chipped and had wiper
scrapes. I don't know how that helps you -- just an observation. I was
rather shocked at how "soft" the surface of the new glass was, is all.
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 6/14/11 7:49 AM, Paul Root at ptrmgb at gmail.com wrote:
> I'm thinking I'm going to replace my windshield this year. It's got alot of
> little pock marks and one chip. And the seal leaks (on the rare occasion I'm
> caught out in the rain. I've already got all the rubber bits.
>
> There are 4 windshields for the MGB from Moss. Original and Modified, tinted
> and untinted.
>
> I want tinted.
>
> Now what exactly is the modified corner? It says it's recessed to minimize
> breakage?
>
> The other question is cost. The aftermarket is $106, and the Pilkington is
> $349. So a company buys the Triplex name and charges 3 times the cost?
>
> Of course, the aftermarket doesn't have modified corners.
>
> I'm thinking I might be better off going to a local autoglass company.
>
> Any advise out there?
>
> Paul.
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