Windshield + Gasket

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Replacing both windshield and gasket. Should I go BMW or another supplier? Comments and reviews please. Steve
 
Gasket issues.

From what I understand, the currently available gaskets don't fit very well.
They are molded in a straight line, so when you bend them in the corners they rumple up and you get gaps between the outer edge of the gasket and the body. The original ones were molded with the curves for the corners built in.

Please anyone let me know if this has changed and if a better gasket is available again.

Scott
 
teahead said:
What's exactly a "green" windshield?
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A "green" windshield is one that is endorsed by the Sierra Club. I think they're made by indigenous people from recycled, organic corn cobs.

Is it just the top portion or the whole thing is?
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OK, kidding aside, I would expect that the whole thing has the same tint. From my experience, the tint is pretty imperceptible - you need to put a piece of white paper behind the glass to see the tint.
 
If and when I face this I will buy from BMW, pay the xtra price in the hope that it will fit anf if not be able to return it until one does. The gasket issue is concerning.

The cheapo ones seem to end up in the trash bin.
 
Scott has the problem described exactly.
It's heartbreaking to see the result- big gaps in the rubber to window opening area.
 
Don, this is really distressing. If I read the posts correctly, even BMW gaskets are a no go. And might??? end up with a correct fitting gasket by returning ones that don't fit correctly, or is it a waste of time?

Currently at the two top corners the gasket is folding under itself for a distance of about 8 inches. But the folding seems to be getting longer. In addition my windshield is delaminating near where the gasket folds. And, and on the driver's side post near the hood there are three tiny bubbles near the chrome trim. No sunroof, so I am hoping the rust is confined to the channel under the gasket. We shall see.

Should I re-glue the gasket where it is folding and wait for gaskets that fit?

Steve
 
You might call Erik at coupeking for advice. He is better informed than I.
 
I recently replaced my windshield. I used OEM BMW glass and re-used the original gasket. It was in good condition (soft, not cracked and brittle) and the glass guy said a new gasket, even OEM, probably wouldn't fit too well anymore. He does a boatload of windshields, a lot for customs around here and knows his stuff. He was right, my new windshield fits great, looks good too. See what your glass guy thinks about the condition of the gasket.
 
Bwana said:
I recently replaced my windshield. I used OEM BMW glass and re-used the original gasket. It was in good condition (soft, not cracked and brittle) and the glass guy said a new gasket, even OEM, probably wouldn't fit too well anymore. He does a boatload of windshields, a lot for customs around here and knows his stuff. He was right, my new windshield fits great, looks good too. See what your glass guy thinks about the condition of the gasket.
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is there a date on the windshield - look at the tempering mark. or the mark may indicate who made the glass. that would be great information to know ... since there was bad press about BMW windshields earlier in the year.
 
How much was shipping, is it not risky to ship glass that far? Insurance? I assume this is a German site. Do they have a warehouse here? I assume from the ALL CAPS the whole process went smoothly and no problems with installation. Thanks, Steve
 
rsporsche said:
is there a date on the windshield - look at the tempering mark. or the mark may indicate who made the glass. that would be great information to know ... since there was bad press about BMW windshields earlier in the year.
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I'll check tonight while working on my D-Jet saga :grin:
 
Shipping

The last thing you need to worry about is shipping

i send mine with no problem in greyhound packed in foam and
cardboard w/ plywood ends
perfect
germany will send you an invoice before you buy
its great ive bought tons from them
 
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