[DCEite]

The rear window glass of my 6.5 yr old WagonR is starting to peel off from the bottom.
Whenever i close the doors, a noise emanates from the windows due to vibrations.
FastTrack Noida (M.A.S.S.) is quoting 800 for glue and 1200 as labour charges.
So as to refit the window with glue replacement.

Would like to know - are they taking me for a ride ? Is the glue used so expensive, and labour charges of 1200 ?

Should i take second opinion from Carnation ?

[suman]

Originally Posted by DCEite

Should i take second opinion from Carnation ?

No harm in taking a second opinion - what about Windshield Experts, aren't they usually cheaper than any company workshop?

[benbsb29]

I would say the total cost including glue is on par for what the dealers charge, but i would strongly suggest instead of the dealer, getting this done from Windshield Experts in your city.

They would do the job better, but not sure of their charges. Check them out as well.

[Cesc]

Take it to Windshield Experts instead. The glue for sure is close to 800 (AFAIK it is 720). You should be able to save on the labor charges if you go to Windshield Experts. Plus you will be able to get the job done expeditiously in front of your eyes.

[DCEite]

Just called Windshield experts at sec 58 Noida. They are quoting Rs. 1720 (glue+labour)

Is it better to approach Windshield experts - i don't really care about price, what i need is a good job.

[Cesc]

Originally Posted by DCEite

Just called Windshield experts at sec 58 Noida. They are quoting Rs. 1720 (glue+labour)

Is it better to approach Windshield experts - i don't really care about price, what i need is a good job.

They do a professional job. My friend needed to get the front windshield on his NHC replaced and I had accompanied him. I liked the quality of workmanship plus the speed of work - we were ready to leave after 2 hours of our arriving at their workshop.

Only thing is they reuse beadings whereas the dealers generally replace them. However since yours is the rear windscreen (which I think does not have any beadings) there is nothing additional for you to gain if you go to the dealer. If I were you I would go to WE.

[phamilyman]

This whole professional job story is a load of crock. TASS are professionals too, for e.g But even then, you ALWAYS need to stand on their head. Even MASS ain't perfect in this because the actual greasemonkey is alwaysa fool.

I would heartily recommend this sardarji in Munirka auto parts market (opp bus depot) - he only deals in glass (20+ year old shop) - he has a laminated Swift front windscreen in 2200 incl fitting :-)

His number is available on google too methinks.

/reference from SS-T fwiw.

[condor]

How can windshield glass peel off ? Autoglass is designed to crumple into pieces, not peel away like it had layers. Pls post some pics of the problem, atleast so we can see what is happening.

[Sankar]

Condor, DCEite means the glass which is glued to the hatch frame is getting detached.

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by DCEite

The rear window glass of my 6.5 yr old WagonR is starting to peel off from the bottom....

this is shocking !!! How can this happen? I mean, this is supposed to remain stuck permanently (for life). They are supposed to be using high-quality industrial-grade adhesives for this. This is not some part which should require replacement in a car at all (unless damaged in an accident).

Was there any impact (accident/otherwise) on the glass, where it was not strong enough to damage the glass itself, but probably caused it to stress the adhesive layer ???

Originally Posted by DCEite

...Would like to know - are they taking me for a ride ? Is the glue used so expensive, and labour charges of 1200 ?...

I dont know about actual charges, but yes, it will be a bit expensive, I guess. Some tedious manual labour is involved.

And the surface pre-treatment has to be done well, for the glue to be good for life.

[Cesc]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

This whole professional job story is a load of crock. TASS are professionals too, for e.g But even then, you ALWAYS need to stand on their head. Even MASS ain't perfect in this because the actual greasemonkey is alwaysa fool.

I would heartily recommend this sardarji in Munirka auto parts market (opp bus depot) - he only deals in glass (20+ year old shop) - he has a laminated Swift front windscreen in 2200 incl fitting :-)

Well you would expect the 'master of one' to do a better job than 'jack of all trades'. Each one speaks from his/her own experience. When I was there at WE, I saw those guys replace 3 windscreen in a matter of 2 hours - that of my friend's City, an Accord and a Camry. Each job was cleany and efficiently done. So I definitely do feel they do a professional job.

And if you go to Naharpur - they have the so called 'laminated' windshield for Swift for 1400 bucks.

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Some tedious manual labour is involved.

And the surface pre-treatment has to be done well, for the glue to be good for life.

Not exactly tedious. It's a pretty simple job. They will saw off the glue underneath the old windshield with steel wires, thoroughly clean the surface, reapply fresh glue to the windscreen and stick it back. The process takes 30-45 mins and you have to let the glue dry a bit before driving off (usually wait for around 2 hours). The glue dries completely in around 2 days so till then you have to drive a bit cautiously. The best way is to get the job done in the evening and let the glue settle through the night.

[DCEite]

Originally Posted by condor

How can windshield glass peel off ? Autoglass is designed to crumple into pieces, not peel away like it had layers. Pls post some pics of the problem, atleast so we can see what is happening.

Sankar is right:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Condor, DCEite means the glass which is glued to the hatch frame is getting detached.

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

this is shocking !!! How can this happen? I mean, this is supposed to remain stuck permanently (for life). They are supposed to be using high-quality industrial-grade adhesives for this. This is not some part which should require replacement in a car at all (unless damaged in an accident).

Was there any impact (accident/otherwise) on the glass, where it was not strong enough to damage the glass itself, but probably caused it to stress the adhesive layer ???

Yes it came as a shock to me as well. Is it such an inferior adhesive used by Maruti, because i didn't have any accidental damage whatsoever.
The only thing i can think of is my cleaner - he has a habit of closing the boot door with huge force maybe that had weakened the glass due to air pressure. Though even this reason is not digestible easily.

[sandeepmdas]

Could there be a chance that the glue (that's peeling off) is not OE, and it was applied by/in a MASS? Means..the window glass was broken before PDI and repaired before delivery.

I know this is a totally useless investigation.

Thanks

Yours truly
Doubting ThoMass

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by Cesc

...saw off the glue underneath the old windshield with steel wires, thoroughly clean the surface, reapply fresh glue to the windscreen and stick it back. The process takes 30-45 mins and you have to let the glue dry a bit before driving off (usually wait for around 2 hours)....

This is exactly what I meant by 'tedious process' I was of course comparing to the other jobs that a MASS mechanic can do (without much tedium) using power-tools (lifting car on hydraulic jacks/using power wrenches to unfasten/bring down the engine-gearbox etc.)

Originally Posted by DCEite

...has a habit of closing the boot door with huge force maybe that had weakened the glass due to air pressure...

If the glue had been applied properly in the first place, I dont think this should cause it come loose.

[suman]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

This whole professional job story is a load of crock.

I presume that you have never used WE which is why you have summarily dismissed them in your usual style. I've used them on more than a couple of occasions (for that "treatment" they do to mend small cracks) & I would agree with Cesc that -

Originally Posted by Cesc

Each job was cleany and efficiently done. So I definitely do feel they do a professional job.