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05-06-2007, 09:59 AM
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Large Flat Spot in Center of Windshield
After being caught in a rainstorm last weekend in my 06 Elise, I discovered that there is what appears to a large flat spot in the center of the windshield. The windshield wiper does not contact this ellipse shaped spot when crossing the windshield and as a result there is a large water covered area. The windshield wiper edge appears to be about 0.010" above the windshield in this spot. The spot is approximately a little larger than a standard size football. I changed the standard wiper blade to a Bosch Icon 424A and still have the same problem. It appears that the windshield was laid on a flat surface while the glass was still semi molten during manufacture. I consider this to be a safety problem due to poor visibility and I am afraid the windshield will need to be replaced by the dealer.
 I have no idea how cooperative they will be warranty wise and if they are, what the lead time is for a windshield. What if any problems has anyone encountered with windshield replacement by the dealer and has anyone else experienced a similar problem with a flat spot? I have searched the site for this type problem but came up empty handed. Any help would be appreciated.Dave
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05-06-2007, 10:08 AM
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05-06-2007, 10:33 AM
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05-06-2007, 10:47 AM
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We have a windshield wiper?
Actually, I have to say my wiper isn't very good either. Course it could be because it is 2 years old. The few times I used it, I noticed there being gaps in the contact path with the windshield. I just figured I needed to replace it. I second the RainX idea, though. You will hardly have to use your wipers again. |
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05-07-2007, 10:08 AM
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That happens when they temper the glass.
THere's an industry name for it. They call it bad tempered glass.
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