Repairing in Extreme Heat

[magicogar]

Just wondering who in here does repairs in temps of 90 or above in direct sunlight where shaded areas are none to be found?

[Coitster]

I used to and decided it was a good time to buy a EZ-UP Tent. I always put it over the car and let it cool down for about 10 to 15 minutes. During that time I am doing all the paperwork and stuff, then I fix the chip. Its not a good idea to fix a chip if the glass is over 100 degree's.
David
Coitster

[mafsu]

I do them, but I don't like it. If I'm on a car lot I will put my umbrella over the windshield and run the a/c in the car for 5-10 minutes this cools the shield down.

[Repair1]

Heat man I can

[a1repair]

Greetings Magicogar & fellow WSR Techs,

Ninety degrees here in Vermont is rare. When ever it reaches that temperature up here, we stay home and celebrate. The heck with repairing windshields.
Actually, one does need to be careful when it gets that hot, repairing windshields and drinking beers is a bad combination.

All kidding aside, I tip my hat to those of you who have to repair glass in such extreme heat! (In the winter I envy you) It's not easy I'm sure.The chances of cracking it further goes way up, and you can burn yourself too.

[repare-brise]

Blind Squirrel

GHow much do those tent's cost? Here in Canada the price is too much for my tastes. And being north of Vt, we also dont get more than 10 days a year over 90, but it seems that those are the day's that the wholesalers need you services(you know the lots with 5-800 cars, no shade for miles, and tarmac that's nice and black). On those days I start the car, cool down the ws with the ac, and put a wet towel about 6 inches away from the break to act as a heat sink(gets the glas down to ambient temp) if the car doesn't have ac I open the doors(more air-flow than the windows) and do another repair,or chat up the sales people.

Merci

[Bois]

I bought an E-Z Up brand canopy (10X10) from WalMart for just under $100. The problem I have is that its a bear to put up. Almost needs 2 people. Maybe it's still too tight and will loosen over time. Anyhow, because it's tight, I'd probably damage a car trying to put it up to shade a single car. It is nice, however, for "tent" location all day.

Dale...

[magicogar]

Sorry, I forgot to mention that the glass isn't the problem. I can cool down the windshield with no problem at all. I'm trying to see how you all can tolerate the heat while doing the repairs. I've done repairs in the shade with temps in the upper 90s and was sweatin' like crazy. I can't imagine doing this in direct sunlight when shades are not accessible.

[mafsu]

Rather it be 100 than 20 with 15mph winds. I'll make that trade any day.

[dgarza]

magicogar,
I have the same gripe and unfortunatley being a moble tech there is not much you can do about it. Here in Oklahoma we have the same heat you do and I am a hot natured person to begin with. while doing repairs in the summer I sweat like a hog. Also the fact that your leaning over a mirror for the sun doesnt help! I remember the first month I did repairs I got a really nice tan on my face and neck. its really not the heat so much as the humidity and im sure you know about that being in Louisiana.