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Tiny
COLTEN MURPHY
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  • 2004 FORD ESCAPE
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  • 224,000 MILES
Hello all, I've got a new windshield for my vehicle after it rolled. At this point, it appears that I've lost the arc in the front of the roof. Any tips on how to get it back to original? Can post pictures on request.
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 AT 1:15 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

That is going to require a body shop. There are exact specs for the roof line that need to be put in place. They use a port a power to move around the roof to get it to position then check the measurements.

If you do not get it exact, you will break the new windshield when you either turn or go over a bump as it will twist the glass and it will fracture.

Roy
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 AT 1:23 PM
Tiny
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I've been given the option of having all the dents and whatnot (including the cross brace in front) potentially pushed back out or essentially they cut the A pillar and just above the door all the way across so that a new one can be cut the exact same and welded on. Thoughts? Which could be stronger?
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Saturday, April 13th, 2019 AT 5:36 PM
Tiny
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I would have them push it back out. I do not like it when they cut the A pillar. It is best left alone.

Roy
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Saturday, April 13th, 2019 AT 5:38 PM

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