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September 1, 2007Editor’s note: This article is based on a presentation given by Mitch Becker, technical instructor, Abra Auto Body & Glass, Minneapolis, at the 2007 National Auto Glass Conference & Expo. Write him at mbecker@abraauto.com. The decision to repair rust or corrosion on a vehicle should not be taken lightly. New metals, materials and manufacturing techniques make training an...
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Plus, common terms definedJuly 1, 2007Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series addressing technical questions regarding windshield repair, courtesy of the National Glass Association’s National Windshield Repair Committee. For answers to these and other repair-related questions, visit www.windshieldrepair.org. Q: I am thinking of investing in a windshield repair business. While researching the possibility, I...
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Universal underside moldings provide techs new optionsJuly 1, 2007Advances in auto glass systems and technology pose many challenges for auto glass technicians. Vehicle manufacturers use “exposed edge” or “naked” glass and flush-set designs to create a distinct look, address water-management issues and provide sleek aerodynamic styling. One of the biggest challenges facing technicians today is the successful removal of encapsulated glass...
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May 1, 2007Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series addressing technical questions regarding windshield repair, courtesy of the National Glass Association’s National Windshield Repair Committee. For answers to these and other repair-related questions, visit www.windshieldrepair.org. What causes a completed repair to look watery around the edges, and how can this be avoided?Commonly...
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March 1, 2007Tech alert: 2007 Toyota FJ CruiserBob Beranek, president of Automotive Glass Consultants in Sun Prairie, Wis., and technical consultant for the National Glass Association, McLean, Va., offers the following advice regarding windshield removal and replacement on the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser: “Most of the feedback I have received from the field is that the side moldings are not the problem with...
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January 1, 2007As a windshield repair technician, you know how to repair a windshield break, but do you know what causes the glass to break in the first place? Understanding the science behind windshield repair can help you not only perform successful repairs but also educate your customers about the process. What makes glass break?Several forces and contributing factors cause glass to break. First, let’s...
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A glossary of termsDecember 1, 2006A pillar: A support for the vehicle’s roof located on either side of the vehicle at the very front. The sides of the windshield are bonded to the A pillar. Accelerated aging: A set of laboratory conditions designed to produce, in a short time, the results of normal aging. Usual factors include temperature, light, oxygen and water. Acetone: A colorless, volatile, water-soluble, flammable...
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Safety innovations change the way auto glass technicians service vehiclesDecember 1, 2005Gone are the days when you would see only front-impact air bags in vehicles. Today, vehicle manufacturers add air bags and supplemental restraint systems to their cars to provide additional occupant protection during collisions. The average 2006 model-year vehicle offers four-to-six air bags as standard or optional components. The 2006 Toyota Camry, for example, comes standard with seven air bags...
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December 1, 2005Pre-inspectionOne of the most important steps in a successful installation, pre-inspection can mean the difference between good and bad customer relations, as well as a safe or unsafe installation. An experienced technician looks at the inspection as a liability procedure and as an indication of how the installation is to proceed, if it can be done at all. Items to look for are:• Dents and...
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September 1, 2005Problem: Scratches to the paint on vehicles equipped with reverse moldings.Solution: “Reverse moldings, or the lack of moldings, on some cars make it harder to cut out the glass without damage,” says Bob Beranek, president of Automotive Glass Consultants in Sun Prairie, Wis. “But with care and skill, it can be done more often than not.” To avoid scratching the paint, tape...
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Great Glazing: Custom interior officeThis commercial office space in Tulsa, Okla., features a 42-foot-long, custom, continuous art mural that spans 14 glass panels suspended from the ceiling. Created by Tulsa artist May Yang, the mural is based on local Oklahoma themes, transitioning from rural landscape to the Tulsa skyline. Great Glazing: Joliet Junior College Campus...
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Building on the success of the Top Glass Fabricators rankings introduced last year, Glass Magazine is expanding its coverage to include the Top Metal Companies, featuring the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products in the United States and Canada. The Top Metal Companies include those that manufacture, fabricate and sell curtain wall, storefront and entrance, commercial interior...
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In an effort to spotlight the people who make the Glass Magazine Award-winning products and projects possible, this year’s program included people-centric categories, for which the industry submitted their picks for best installer, production supervisor, project manager and sales rep.After narrowing down the nominations to three finalists in each category, the Glass Magazine editors asked the...
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