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oldfarmer50

xwesx said:

corvette said:

@xwesx - oh, evil (but possibly helpful) idea, explain to the body shop that you are traveling and if it's not done perfect this time, they will need to pay someone in Alaska to fix it. They won't like it! If you went through insurance, I know for a fact that the "like a good neighbor" company's direct repair program contract specifically allowed the customer to refuse to go back to the same shop for corrective repairs.

Oh, thanks! If it isn't spot on this time, that will have to be what happens, because we're quickly running out of time in this part of the country....

The funny thing about the hood being such a drama queen is that the impact caused only a slight crease on the front right (passenger) corner, but it split the paint there. So, they had to fix the crease and then paint/blend the hood. And, no, @oldfarmer50 , it is definitely not a cloud (in the sky), but one could easily mistake it for that. Except at that angle and in sunlight, it doesn't really even show up. Unfortunately once you know, you know!

It’s funny how sun angle can bring out defects in paint. The trunk lid on my convertible looks fine from most angles but when the sun gets low shining from the rear I can see what looks like numerous tiny scratches in the paint. I’m guessing it’s failure of the 25 year old clear coat but it’s odd that it doesn’t show except at certain angles.

corvette

imidazol97 said:

Have you checked your spare lately?
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My cord for the 12-volt charger I carry in each car wouldn't reach from the Malibu inside plug to the trunk, so I parked the trunk next to the Cruze's driver door to be able to barely reach.

I highly recommend getting a cordless air compressor, especially if there is one that matches with your preferred brand of battery powered tools.

xwesx

corvette said:

I highly recommend getting a cordless air compressor, especially if there is one that matches with your preferred brand of battery powered tools.

Those are very good, but maybe not so much for one that you would keep in the car(s) as a matter of course. I'd have to recommend this Viair unit, which has high-quality components, a very long cord, and is quite compact. It's a little workhorse!

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

xwesx said:

corvette said:

@xwesx - oh, evil (but possibly helpful) idea, explain to the body shop that you are traveling and if it's not done perfect this time, they will need to pay someone in Alaska to fix it. They won't like it! If you went through insurance, I know for a fact that the "like a good neighbor" company's direct repair program contract specifically allowed the customer to refuse to go back to the same shop for corrective repairs.

Oh, thanks! If it isn't spot on this time, that will have to be what happens, because we're quickly running out of time in this part of the country....

The funny thing about the hood being such a drama queen is that the impact caused only a slight crease on the front right (passenger) corner, but it split the paint there. So, they had to fix the crease and then paint/blend the hood. And, no, @oldfarmer50 , it is definitely not a cloud (in the sky), but one could easily mistake it for that. Except at that angle and in sunlight, it doesn't really even show up. Unfortunately once you know, you know!

It’s funny how sun angle can bring out defects in paint. The trunk lid on my convertible looks fine from most angles but when the sun gets low shining from the rear I can see what looks like numerous tiny scratches in the paint. I’m guessing it’s failure of the 25 year old clear coat but it’s odd that it doesn’t show except at certain angles.

I try not to look too close at those things so it doesn't bother me too much. If the paint is faded, I don't know about it! Or, maybe white doesn't show it as much.

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

driver100 said:

tjc78 said:

In all seriousness he has not logged in since Aug 4th. Does anyone have his personal email address? Doesn’t seem to be on his profile.

Good investigative work, I had no idea it had been that long. I'll try to keep up. Thanks for checking though.
I also had to do some work on getting my will up to date, some people will get less and some more...don't ask JMonroe - you are not in it. I wanted a phrase if I died first I didn't want my wife to give my car to her new boyfriend. The lawyer just laughed!!!!!

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Just for that I’m writing you out of mine.

jmonroe

If I am still in it you better change it before you forget. Some people separate or get divorced and they forget to change their will, and the partner they left get an unexpected bonus. Unfortunately, your memory is pretty good, but it will cost you a few $hundred bucks to change it...might as well leave me in it!

ab348

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No new posts for a very long time.

kyfdx

ab348 said:

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No new posts for a very long time.

SSSHHHHHH

stickguy

I better spend the day asking for lease numbers on every car I’ve ever heard of!

Michaell

stickguy said:

I better spend the day asking for lease numbers on every car I’ve ever heard of!

Please, don’t.

graphicguy

Boy....these windshield replacement companies must be doing bang up business. They sure make it difficult to even schedule for a quote.

oldfarmer50

graphicguy said:

Boy....these windshield replacement companies must be doing bang up business. They sure make it difficult to even schedule for a quote.

When I needed a chip fixed I called Safelite and the automated system wouldn’t let me talk to anybody. I went to a mom & pop place where they fixed it while I waited.

imidazol97

xwesx said:

corvette said:

I highly recommend getting a cordless air compressor, especially if there is one that matches with your preferred brand of battery powered tools.

Those are very good, but maybe not so much for one that you would keep in the car(s) as a matter of course. I'd have to recommend this Viair unit, which has high-quality components, a very long cord, and is quite compact. It's a little workhorse!

That compressor has a longer air hose and a longer power cable. I'd have to check more if the actual air compressor is better than what I've got. it's a good choice.

jmonroe1

graphicguy said:

Boy....these windshield replacement companies must be doing bang up business. They sure make it difficult to even schedule for a quote.

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They’ve sent all their employees out on the roads drumming up business driving around uncovered trucks full of pebbles. It’s a minimum pay job but somebody’s has to do it.

jmonroe

corvette

graphicguy said:

Boy....these windshield replacement companies must be doing bang up business. They sure make it difficult to even schedule for a quote.

Like @oldfarmer50, I have a local glass company where they have a real human that answers the phone. No issues with them at all, and they can usually schedule me within a day or so.

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

Boy....these windshield replacement companies must be doing bang up business. They sure make it difficult to even schedule for a quote.

When I needed a chip fixed I called Safelite and the automated system wouldn’t let me talk to anybody. I went to a mom & pop place where they fixed it while I waited.

I have used Safelite a few times and I think that they want all the calls to go through their central office so that they can direct you to a dealer, and that way head office gets their cut. You can't call an individual location. If you go in, they'll give you an estimate. It is a job you want done properly and I am pretty sure Safelite has perfected fixing a chipped windshield, mom & pops are a bit riskier, and if you have tried a kit you will know it is best that someone who knows what they are doing fixes your windshield.

imidazol97

Scheduling was easy the last time I remember. I called my State Farm office. The lady gave me a number to call. She may have given me an incident number. I think this can all be done now on my online Statefarm.com account.

I called. The lady at SAfelite schedule a date and time. Easy. Chip was drilled, suctioned, and filled with a material with similar refractive index to the glass. Hard to find after the fix.

I believe all windshield damage is covered by your insurance in Ohio.

imidazol97

Many trucks carrying gravel and stone have signs on the rear trying to fool people about rock damage. They are responsible for damage for rocks dropped from their vehicles. But they put a sign saying they're not responsible for damage from material thrown from the road. That may be true: they're not responsible for a stone their tire hits that's already on the road, but they are responsible for things they had on their bed and frame that drop.

I've been behind trucks and when they hit a rough spot that jostles the truck, stuff drops and hits the road splattering anyone close behind them.

When my son was at Ohio State I often drove things to and from his apartment. I'd see trucks stop on the ramp to the expressways to clean off the sides and frames of the trucks. They must have really increased enforcement about dirty trucks there at that time.

kyfdx

When I needed a windshield replaced, I got a list of places from State Farm, and they were all 800 numbers, and impossible to tell where they were located. It's like they had no history.

Went to the local place

tjc78

My last windshield I still had Progressive insurance. I did it all through the app… spoke to no one. Guy came a few days later. I was really impressed with Safelite. They did the recalibration and everything all in my garage.

This was my 2019 S60 (man I miss that car)

andres3

I still miss my B8.5 S4 ----- such a perfect car..... as long as you don't have to fix anything expensive.

jmonroe1

tjc78 said:

My last windshield I still had Progressive insurance. I did it all through the app… spoke to no one. Guy came a few days later. I was really impressed with Safelite. They did the recalibration and everything all in my garage.

This was my 2019 S60 (man I miss that car)

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Then why did you backup into a garbage truck?

jmonroe

graphicguy

oldfarmer50 said:

graphicguy said:

Boy....these windshield replacement companies must be doing bang up business. They sure make it difficult to even schedule for a quote.

When I needed a chip fixed I called Safelite and the automated system wouldn’t let me talk to anybody. I went to a mom & pop place where they fixed it while I waited.

Same experience with Safelite. They are wasting all the money for marketing. Looking for a local place, now. Funny, the dealership doesn't want to do it.