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  • 2009 Audi A4
    Windshield removal and replacement instructions
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    November 16, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The top edge of the windshield is exposed and close to the wall of the pinchweld. The PAAS material might protect the wall if the cutout is done carefully. However, if salvage is the goal, it might require special cutout procedures or wire-out tools.

  • 16th Vitrum focuses on energy, the future
    November 2, 2009
    Vitrum 2009 took place at Fiera Milano, Milan, Oct. 28-31. Read the following articles for an overview of the international trade show for machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass; glass; and finished products.Vitrum 2009 sees increase in number of visitorsVitrum: Worst not quite over for European industrial productionVitrum wraps up

  • 2009 Kia Borrego
    Windshield, quarter glass and back glass removal and replacement instructions
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    October 30, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The A-pillar moldings on this vehicle are clipped down and might have to be replaced. The top edge of the windshield is exposed and tight to the vehicle body; cutout without damage will be difficult. This vehicle has the option of a quarter glass with a built-in antenna that will require the removal of the interior molding to connect and disconnect.

  • 2009 Infiniti EX35
    Windshield, front and rear door glass, quarter glass and back glass removal and replacement instructions
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    October 15, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. At the time these installation instructions were written, the door glasses were a dealer purchase. The dealer glass comes bonded with two tabs at the base for attaching the glass to the regulator. Also note that the front edge of the luggage rack overlaps the edge of the windshield top molding. You will be able to clear the edge of the luggage rack during cutout, but it...

  • GlassBuild America 2009
    September 30, 2009
    GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo opened its doors Sept. 30 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. About 6,300 industry members pre-registered for the event, which occupies 270,000 gross square feet of exhibit space.

  • 2009 Hyundai Sonata
    Windshield removal and replacement instructions
    September 28, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor© 2009 National Glass Association. All rights reserved. Visit GlassMagazine.com for glass removal and replacement instructions for more than 400 vehicles. To sign up to receive the For Technicians Only e-bulletin, email FTO@glass.org. Vehicle type: Four-door sedanNAGS® numbers*: Windshield part numbers FW2560; FW2561 heated wiper park; FW2562 heated wiper park...

  • NGA launches redesigned Web site
    September 17, 2009
    The National Glass Association, McLean, Va., launched its redesigned Web site Sept. 16."We took great pains to improve the site while maintaining the positive elements that made the previous version such an important member resource," says David Walker, president, Association Services, NGA. "In particular, we have enhanced the online experience by making it simpler to navigate and...

  • Cost-saving measures for fuel and vehicle fleet repair
    September 15, 2009
    Editor's note: This article is the second installment of a two-part series on smart fleet management. See Page 30 of the September 2009 issue for the first. Smart fleet management not only involves vehicle maintenance, but the efficient use of fuel and execution of vehicle repairs. In an effort to reduce fuel costs, consider using nitrogen in your tires. Currently, I am testing the use...

  • GlasWeld repair videos now available in Spanish
    September 14, 2009
    GlasWeld, Bend, Ore., announced the launch of two new Spanish language videos focusing on the features and benefits of the company’s flagship glass restoration products: the G3fusion Auto Glass Repair System and the Gforce Scratch Removal System.“We have Spanish speaking customers all over the world, and each one of them has shown a true commitment to repairing glass rather than...

  • 2009 GMC Acadia
    Windshield, quarter glass, and back glass removal and replacement instructions
    September 14, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The top corners of the top and side windshield moldings stick up, even on the OE installation. Make sure to point this out to the customer before beginning the installation. 
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