What do you folks think about....GT???

[Jeremiahswindshieldrepair]

My business would be a third or less than what it is now if I had only 1 bridge. I can't tell you how many times a day I am using more than 1 bridge at a time and out of those times very few people would stick around for me to spend the full repair time on each of their three chips. I can do your average chip in about 8-12 minutes ... I can do 3 average chips in about 12-15 minutes. If I had a single machine type bridge I could do 3 repairs in 45 minutes. That makes people who are in a hury very unhappy. I feel manual machines are not only cheaper, but easier to use and carry around. When i do fleet accounts I carry 7 of my bridges with me and use them all at the same time very frequently. There is no way ou could physically carry 7 of those machine based bridges... therefore my day is going to be over and I will be fishing at the river when you are still halfway through your day if we had the same work to do.


just a thought.

[screenman]

I have been using the same plastic injectors for about 6 years I just change the seal sometimes maybe not enough.

I think manual is so easy compared with other systems but that again is only my small opinion, but whatever kit you get please get some training.

[maxryde]

I'm a manual system voter too! While it may impress some folks to display alot of gear the true display is quality repairs and I agree with Jeremiah on the speed issue. You can do a good repair(s) and still make folks upset when they are in a hurry!1
I have four bridges and will soon add a few more for fleet use. Keep it simple and use the manual bridge, at times a little manipulation is required on any equipment to get good repairs and I have seen equipment take away from the tech"s ability to do the tough breaks, Sooooo.....

[Gr8tTech]

Manual system is the only way to go if you are intrested in making serious money in this business.

That elimnator looks nice but is not practical and will end up taking much more time to do repairs than a manula system. What if you are doing multiple cars?? You have to do them one at a time.

I was so much more pleased with Delta's system than GT's though. Not really even a comparison in my opinion.

[Bois]

I just recently saw GT's Eliminator video. While it may take some of the guess work out of the pressure/vacuum cycles, I believe that someone new to windshield repair should begin with the basics - manual systems, training and more training. Maybe I'm old fashion but learn the basics; manually adjusting the ejectors, etc. helps learn the repair process. Later, you could add automation.

PS. If you buy at a discount, will GT provide support?

Dale...

[mafsu]

I replace my injectors about once a year. I replace the tips when the get too flimsy or torn. About once every two weeks.

[rola76]

Wow, what a wealth of knowledge. From what I've read, it seems the best choice for me is to go with a manual system. Then maybe add automation if I feel it's necessary. For a beginner starting this trade, which company system would the members here recommend as a good system to use for a person such as I? I mean a complete business kit (Esprit, GW, GT, Delta??) Also, what would be the recommended amount of bridges needed to do a good amount of daily quantitiy work at one time?

Thank you everyone for sharing your experience! This is really a great forum and I'm glad to be here!

[GlasWeldTech]

Well here we go again. I like Glas Weld.

[Jeremiahswindshieldrepair]

I like Delta because they have a stainless steel injector that NEVER needs to be replaced. I have never had to replace one in over 15,000 chips.

[mafsu]

I don't use Delta's equipment, however if I was just starting out and wanted to go with one company Delta would be my choice.
As to the aforementioned choices:

I don't like the looks of GW's equipment, while some will say it pulls more vaccuum than the others I would argue that it isn't necessary to pull more vaccuum than the others to do a great repair. Their setup seems clumsy to me. I have not used their equipment so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

I love esprit injectors, their resin however is extremely pricey and no better than Delta's.

I haven't used GT's equipment but seems from looking at it, it would take more maintenance than Delta's. I don't like the idea of using o-rings inside the injector. I believe their resins are the best on the market.

Delta offers the best all around choice. Their injectors are very nice and easy to maintain. Their Resins are a close second to GT's. Most importantly is their service, they even provide phone assistance to folks who bought their Delta equipment used. That's customer service.

Whatever system you choose, get training. That's money well spent.