Carguy8888

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The reason I am asking is the manager at my local Safelite told me " I had to put the original glass back in a Firebird because recently there were holes in the body. You can't see them until you take the glass out and he had to go to a body shop". I did not ask him what year that car was.
I am changing the windshield only due to pitting before I install a new Smoothie q hood and have the nose painted. If rust did turn up on my A pillar I guess I would have the body shop fix it at the same time. The oem molding looks to still be available for a convertible. Hopefully, I will still be able to find a Pilkington glass. Any suggestions fellas?

Crf450r420

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grab a magnet and know for sure on your own, but try holding your hand out the window at 70 and ask if plastic could hold the windshield at 150.

Carguy8888

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I'll take that as a yes, lol.

Crf450r420

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Yes, the only way plastic could be strong enough is to be a very thick carbon fiber impregnated plastic and that would cost way more than steel.

Carguy8888

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Then I guess I have to hope my pillar is not rusted.

Carguy8888

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Is this a common problem?

scj

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Carguy8888

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Thank you, I am less worried now. Also, Pilkington sublet our part number to a Chinese company. So at this point I might as well just get any brand and hope. I found the OEM moldings but I'm not sure it's worth it for the Chinese glass?