. . . but I have to say, you are REALLY lucky that that guy was willing to do your windshield job and explain to his workers how to do it. I can't tell you how many windshield shops I called - even ones that cater to classic cars - who didn't want to have anything to do with my windshield.
I hear ya . .
Way back in time, I purchased a new windscreen for my Lotus Excel which included installation.
When it came time for delivery, I got a call saying they they wouldn’t be able to install because it was a “foreign scary car” which was my interpretation.
After pressing them on the issue, they agreed to have one of their installers assess the situation without any further commitment on their part. The “assessor” would be able to visit within about two hours and look at it on his way to his next job.
I agreed and the guy duly turned up. I explained how it all went together with the sides of the windscreen covered by those fibreglass “spats” (for want of a better word). He said it all looked fine and installed it the next afternoon without a problem. He even supplied the top & bottom capping trim which looked brilliant. It was just some flattish generic trim that came off a roll in his van!
So, I think what happens is that the vast majority of installers are likely independent contractors and perhaps many of them aren’t prepared to take the risk on something unknown when they can install Toyota windscreens all day long and avoid the hassle.
Anyway, Glenn, the car looks great.
Somehow they always look much more complete with the windscreen in.
