window explosion - anyone else?
#21
Originally Posted by KEVYNWITHAWHY
all of this makes total sense, however, the window installer told me i MUST leave the window cracked for atleast 24 hours because the pressure will build and burst holes in the freshly laid silicone. i was also told that by two seperate friends that have had windows replaced. i guess we'll never know. i like your explanation typhoonorchid
Additionally, the difference in pressure that causes air to make its way through wet silicone and air to blow out a window is night and day.
#22
Originally Posted by KEVYNWITHAWHY
all of this makes total sense, however, the window installer told me i MUST leave the window cracked for atleast 24 hours because the pressure will build and burst holes in the freshly laid silicone. i was also told that by two seperate friends that have had windows replaced. i guess we'll never know. i like your explanation typhoonorchid
#24
I was at a car show with the Impala SS a few years back and saw this very thing happen with one of those "S10 Blazers" (?). Just sitting there in the heat and BLAMMO! The thing just blew out. Got a good reaction from the folks who just walked past.
I hope our cars aren't prone to the same thing. I might start making sure I leave the windows cracked in above 80 degree temps when I'll be gone for a while. Glad I have the knock-off E-Sams!
Tim
I hope our cars aren't prone to the same thing. I might start making sure I leave the windows cracked in above 80 degree temps when I'll be gone for a while. Glad I have the knock-off E-Sams!
Tim
#25
Yesterday while driving home, i noticed that i have a foot long crack in my windshield now. no reason, no impact point. no xtreme weather. just is. i'm so fed up i want to scream!!! does toyota just use the cheapest freaking glass they can get?!! this is getting really old. rear and front windows replaced in two months. neither one explained.
#27
Originally Posted by KEVYNWITHAWHY
all of this makes total sense, however, the window installer told me i MUST leave the window cracked for atleast 24 hours because the pressure will build and burst holes in the freshly laid silicone. i was also told that by two seperate friends that have had windows replaced. i guess we'll never know. i like your explanation typhoonorchid
There have been a number of reports of the tC's sunroof spontaneously exploding. I have not heard of an official cause, but it sounds like maybe it's the same thing. I just hope it doesn't happen to me all that glass on your head would be scary!
#28
Re: window explosion - anyone else?
Originally Posted by KEVYNWITHAWHY
and my deduct. is 500 so i can use my insurance. now the insurance is telling me i need to talk to an adjuster and convince them to pay more than the average price of glass.
There is just as much crap flying around the roads there as here in Phoenix. The cost of just one windshield will equal the $3 more a month you'd pay for zero glass coverage plus they woulda covered your back window.
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