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camaromaybe · 11-14-2012, 04:11 PM

I just had my windshield replaced on my 2010 camaro by Safelite and I noticed a gap into between the "windshield frame" and the windshield glass. I miss the flush look of the factory glass and worry about any impact this may have on vehicle.

For those who've had their windshield replaced or just knowledgable in these matters, should I be concerned or am I just being paranoid?

Josh_Trick · 11-14-2012, 04:23 PM

Call them up and tell them you aren't happy. I had a company put a windshield in my Saturn once. They used the "cheap" glass without even letting me know there was a better option. When I complained about ripples in the glass and poor workmanship they put the high quality window in at no extra cost. It can't hurt for you to say something to them about it.

Dawn55430 · 11-14-2012, 04:25 PM

I'd get it double-checked before you go somewhere in the rain, or at least run some water over it to make sure it's really sealed. The Safelite guy who replaced mine in my Monte did a horseshit job. Managed to slice some seal he wasn't supposed to and the first rain I had a flooded interior, then he tried to say it was a faulty windshield not his workmanship. But I had a body shop check it out and they told me what he did wrong. Insurance made me have the same guy come back to fix it, but I was never happy. Looked like crap too because he put so much caulking in the gaps.

linc400 · 11-14-2012, 04:38 PM

I had mine replaced and thought they forgot some trim or something was not right. Then I checked out all the other brand new Camaros on the lot, and they all looked the same from the factory with the same gap.

AdamZ · 11-14-2012, 04:40 PM

Tell them your not happy with it.

Russell James · 11-14-2012, 04:51 PM

Looks the same as my OE glass, they don't sit flush with the A-pillar.

FL1CK · 11-14-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

Looks the same as my OE glass, they don't sit flush with the A-pillar.

Had mine replaced as well, the "gap" is normal even on the original glass...

justind511 · 11-14-2012, 08:08 PM

had mine replaced also with glass by pilkington and i thought they messed up also, but then i went to check out new ones on the lot and they are the same with the gap

RED DEMON SS · 11-14-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn55430

I'd get it double-checked before you go somewhere in the rain, or at least run some water over it to make sure it's really sealed. The Safelite guy who replaced mine in my Monte did a horseshit job. Managed to slice some seal he wasn't supposed to and the first rain I had a flooded interior, then he tried to say it was a faulty windshield not his workmanship. But I had a body shop check it out and they told me what he did wrong. Insurance made me have the same guy come back to fix it, but I was never happy. Looked like crap too because he put so much caulking in the gaps.

99% of windshields no longer have a gasket seal, they are installed using SIKA Fast II Glass Urethane, they only come with an appearance molding on top so this would not be the issue. The issue would be the way the glass was set into the opening with urethane hopefully with no gaps in the urethane when he set his bead & placement from top to bottom & side to side?

Sir Nuke · 11-14-2012, 08:40 PM

What you are seeing is NORMAL.....IF you want it to look more flush, get s tube of black RTV sealant and put a bead all the way around and using your finger or some smoothe tool, remove the excess and smoothe out the bead.

two_wheel_mayhem · 11-14-2012, 09:11 PM

Did they get it off center?

05stram · 11-14-2012, 09:32 PM

Gap is normal that glass has to expand and contract and the metal does too. Do not want the too together. I know they will not expand that much but the gap is normal for most modern cars

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-15-2012, 09:29 AM

camaromaybe,

I agree with Dawn55430. If you feel like this may be an issue, a trip to the dealership will not hurt to get it checked out.

Please let us know what your decide to do!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Rocky1974 · 11-15-2012, 09:40 AM

Mine has that gap, and my windshield has not been replaced.

11-14-2012, 04:11 PM	#1
camaromaybe CamaroBaby Drives: Silver 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MD Posts: 30	Windshield Replacement Paranoia I just had my windshield replaced on my 2010 camaro by Safelite and I noticed a gap into between the "windshield frame" and the windshield glass. I miss the flush look of the factory glass and worry about any impact this may have on vehicle. For those who've had their windshield replaced or just knowledgable in these matters, should I be concerned or am I just being paranoid? Attached Images __________________ I <3 Made in USA

11-14-2012, 04:51 PM	#6
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Looks the same as my OE glass, they don't sit flush with the A-pillar. Last edited by Russell James; 11-14-2012 at 05:36 PM.

11-14-2012, 08:40 PM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,724 View My Garage	What you are seeing is NORMAL.....IF you want it to look more flush, get s tube of black RTV sealant and put a bead all the way around and using your finger or some smoothe tool, remove the excess and smoothe out the bead. __________________

11-14-2012, 09:11 PM	#11
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Did they get it off center? __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

11-15-2012, 09:29 AM	#13
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	camaromaybe, I agree with Dawn55430. If you feel like this may be an issue, a trip to the dealership will not hurt to get it checked out. Please let us know what your decide to do! Brandon Chevrolet Customer Service __________________ For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

11-14-2012, 04:23 PM	#2
Josh_Trick Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS, 1994 Saturn SC2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Posts: 42 View My Garage	Call them up and tell them you aren't happy. I had a company put a windshield in my Saturn once. They used the "cheap" glass without even letting me know there was a better option. When I complained about ripples in the glass and poor workmanship they put the high quality window in at no extra cost. It can't hurt for you to say something to them about it.

11-14-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	I'd get it double-checked before you go somewhere in the rain, or at least run some water over it to make sure it's really sealed. The Safelite guy who replaced mine in my Monte did a horseshit job. Managed to slice some seal he wasn't supposed to and the first rain I had a flooded interior, then he tried to say it was a faulty windshield not his workmanship. But I had a body shop check it out and they told me what he did wrong. Insurance made me have the same guy come back to fix it, but I was never happy. Looked like crap too because he put so much caulking in the gaps.

11-14-2012, 04:38 PM	#4
linc400 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary convert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 268	I had mine replaced and thought they forgot some trim or something was not right. Then I checked out all the other brand new Camaros on the lot, and they all looked the same from the factory with the same gap.

11-14-2012, 04:40 PM	#5
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	Tell them your not happy with it.

11-14-2012, 08:08 PM	#8
justind511 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS non-RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern VA Posts: 123	had mine replaced also with glass by pilkington and i thought they messed up also, but then i went to check out new ones on the lot and they are the same with the gap

11-14-2012, 09:32 PM	#12
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	Gap is normal that glass has to expand and contract and the metal does too. Do not want the too together. I know they will not expand that much but the gap is normal for most modern cars

11-15-2012, 09:40 AM	#14
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 1,548 View My Garage	Mine has that gap, and my windshield has not been replaced. __________________ 2010 RJT 2SS M6, Kooks Long Tubes, NPP Exhaust, CAI Cold Air w/Jannetty Scoop, RotoFab Washer Bottle, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MGW Shifter w/ZL1 Shaft and Knob, 2015 SS Sedan Steering Wheel and Air Bag, 2012 Heater Hose Conversion, 2012 Power Seat Conversion, RS Head Lights,Gen5DIY RS Conversion Harness, LED Fog Lamp Bulbs, Backup Camera Kit, NLP Spoiler, SLP Splitter, ZL1 Rockers and Diffuser, Color Matched Shark Fin, RS Roof Mouldings, Painted White Stripes, WCC LS3 Emblems, Heritage Grille and Blacked Out Tail Light Panel w/Retro SS Emblems, 416 RWHP, 411 RWT, Tuned by BlueCat.