Windshield Question??
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: Franklin Mass
1999 C280 Sport
Windshield Question??
I am going this Saturday to have the windshield replaced on my 99C280 sport. My question is are they going to need to replace the top moulding or will they use the original one. I would rather keep the original one there as it is a tight fit and looks good. I hope that the glass place can do the right thing and save it and not use that crappy plastic one that falls off after a few months. Replies appreciated. 
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
1994 c280
upper trim
On my 94 c280 I replaced the windshield myself and everyone I called for quotes tried to sell me that piece as well for about an additional $100. On mine it came right out and was definitely reusable! Total job was $120! I just didn't trust any windshield shop to do it right so I did it myself.
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Southern California, USA
98 Mercedes c230
I had mine done a few years ago and they re-used the trim. It looked fine.
they did however give me a crappy piece of glass that had tiny bubbles and smudges in it. They replaced it with a similar bad windshield. It has never looked right and it seems to be inside the glass.
Make sure they give you reputable glass.
Brian
they did however give me a crappy piece of glass that had tiny bubbles and smudges in it. They replaced it with a similar bad windshield. It has never looked right and it seems to be inside the glass.
Make sure they give you reputable glass.
Brian
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: Franklin Mass
1999 C280 Sport
I had the job done Saturday and they did a great job. Took 2hrs total from the time I got there till my "Departure" time. The adhesive had to cure for 45min before I could drive it and I also had to wait 24 hrs before washing. It appears that the prior owner of the car had 2 windshields replaced B4 this one in 2003 and one in 2006. Shop ran the vin# and got the info.
