Alfredo is a bad ass!! I’ve owned and operated a autoglass shop In north Texas for 38 years. Much respect sir for someone who is not a hack like 90% of the autoglass installers. Especially the ones with the catchy jingle lol!
Just did one of these,last installer epoxied the moldings on, needless to say the moldings came off in pieces, good informative video!!! The clips are stronger than the moldings themselves.
I wish I saw this before letting them replace my windshield. The guy took the frame out, but when he put it back, it was loose. Looks like the clips broke, and when I was driving, you could hear a strong wind, and eventually, the top frame flew away. If you can tell me the part number, that would be awesome. I have to get someone to replace the whole frame. So upset, I let them change the glass. I have the 2021 MX-5, only 7 months old, and driving with the top frame missing. Super angry, and need to see it fixed.
Mazda also does recommend replacing the side and top moldings on the MX-5s. In the service information they state doing so for 2 reasons. One is the plastic clip or the retaining support for the clips. The second is for the thick double sided tape that comes pre applied to the moldings. They are impossible to save and will most likely have to add more on top of the already destroyed tape if you dont have replacements. Something to keep in mind if customers ever ask.
Hey, amigo! Very very helpfulAa When you have a car you've never done before, do you have anywhere to research from or reed something about it ? Or you just do it?
Yup. They come painted but they're not cheap. I dont know why Mazda went this direction... about 600 USD for all 3 pieces. And even Mazda says they're a one time fitment.
En español por favor los latinos ocupamos más esos tutoriales ya que acá hay muchos talleres chicos que vamos empezando en este oficio , pero aún así se agradece , saludos desde México
Hope you then sent that vehicle for the camera to be calibrated as manufacturer states all cameras to require calibration if the windshield is replaced .
Most vehicles need to be recalibrated for anything that changes the position of the camera even the slightest bit. Suspension work. window replacement. Some vehicles even require it to be recalibrate every time you get or need a simple alignment. I have yet to see a vehicle needing recalibration about getting new tires and I do this everyday. All in due time I'm sure.
That's a bunch of bs, just a way for dealers and safelite to make more money, after windshield replacement if calibration was needed your dashboard would light up saying safety system failure. How come when recalibrating it never tells you the position?? It's just press the button and bam your recalibrated,such bs just another way to make more money on uneeded procedures!!!!
@@stevepiacenza2426 not bull shit. Pretty sure if it was your car you would want it done right You wouldn't change a tyre and not balance it! Just shows what kind of a fitter you are! God help your customers 🙏
Alfredo is a bad ass!! I’ve owned and operated a autoglass shop In north Texas for 38 years.
Much respect sir for someone who is not a hack like 90% of the autoglass installers. Especially the ones with the catchy jingle lol!
All your videos are extreamly healpful. Really appreciate you attention to detail and talking through everything
I’ll be replacing these pieces soon (used Miata and those pieces are very scratched/worn) and this video will be my guide, thank you so much!
Just did one of these,last installer epoxied the moldings on, needless to say the moldings came off in pieces, good informative video!!! The clips are stronger than the moldings themselves.
Thanks, for sharing great advise Mr. Alfredo
Very Helpful. Thank you bro!
I wish I saw this before letting them replace my windshield. The guy took the frame out, but when he put it back, it was loose. Looks like the clips broke, and when I was driving, you could hear a strong wind, and eventually, the top frame flew away. If you can tell me the part number, that would be awesome. I have to get someone to replace the whole frame. So upset, I let them change the glass. I have the 2021 MX-5, only 7 months old, and driving with the top frame missing. Super angry, and need to see it fixed.
Mazda also does recommend replacing the side and top moldings on the MX-5s. In the service information they state doing so for 2 reasons. One is the plastic clip or the retaining support for the clips. The second is for the thick double sided tape that comes pre applied to the moldings. They are impossible to save and will most likely have to add more on top of the already destroyed tape if you dont have replacements. Something to keep in mind if customers ever ask.
I just tell them it’s needs replacing. You try to save a customer by saving Mouldings and they end up not appreciating the extra effort
Thanks 🙏🏻
Saved me man thnx
Very helpful!
The best
Hey, amigo! Very very helpfulAa
When you have a car you've never done before, do you have anywhere to research from or reed something about it ? Or you just do it?
Can you make a quick video on how to sharpen The equalizer blades thank you
Great video. You need to fade in your audio a bit quicker in each shot. Hard to hear you for the first 5 seconds or so.
Just had mine fly off because the last guy tried to glue it on and didnt even do that right. Where do you buy the moldings from? Straight from Mazda?
Yup. They come painted but they're not cheap. I dont know why Mazda went this direction... about 600 USD for all 3 pieces. And even Mazda says they're a one time fitment.
En español por favor los latinos ocupamos más esos tutoriales ya que acá hay muchos talleres chicos que vamos empezando en este oficio , pero aún así se agradece , saludos desde México
Learn English culera I speak 3 languages
now I'm scared to let anyone touch mine
Dang. And I thought the Lexus SC430 was a pain in the butt.
Hope you then sent that vehicle for the camera to be calibrated as manufacturer states all cameras to require calibration if the windshield is replaced .
We recalibrate every vehicle with ADAS. Check out our other videos. We explained the process of recalibration using our recalibration system.
Most vehicles need to be recalibrated for anything that changes the position of the camera even the slightest bit. Suspension work. window replacement. Some vehicles even require it to be recalibrate every time you get or need a simple alignment. I have yet to see a vehicle needing recalibration about getting new tires and I do this everyday. All in due time I'm sure.
That's a bunch of bs, just a way for dealers and safelite to make more money, after windshield replacement if calibration was needed your dashboard would light up saying safety system failure. How come when recalibrating it never tells you the position?? It's just press the button and bam your recalibrated,such bs just another way to make more money on uneeded procedures!!!!
Total bs
@@stevepiacenza2426 not bull shit. Pretty sure if it was your car you would want it done right
You wouldn't change a tyre and not balance it! Just shows what kind of a fitter you are! God help your customers 🙏
that engine bay is fcked its super dusty man
LOL, all car engine bay will get dirty after a few years. Nothing wrong with it.