Aloha guys!
I'm looking into set ups for windshield repair to compliment my body and paint and PDR business's. I'm semi retired living on the island of Kauai and we have major problems getting any service repairs of any type here soooo back to work I go... Lots of rain and some fair amount of humidity... Looks like I want to go with the Delta kit and maybe a moisture remover. We have a lot of problems with glass stains here caused by salts. Will this become a major contamination issue? If so any way to clean or neutalize the salts?? What is the best setup for the conditions I mentioned. I will need training tapes and manual as I won't be flying to the mainland for schooling...
Any help is appreciated... Mahalo Jim Boulton Princeville Hanalei ,Kauai, Hawaii
Humidity and salt spray in Hawaii
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glassdoctor
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I wouldn't expect the salt/rain issue to be a problem, but I do live 1000 miles form the nearest saltwater. 
So you should not have to worry about cleaning the breaks, etc... putting any cleaners, etc into the damage is a no-no.
The dry-star is a good idea for you. It rains about every afternoon there, right? Practice with it on a scrap w/s to get the feel for how it works.
I'm sure Jeff is proud of me.
So you should not have to worry about cleaning the breaks, etc... putting any cleaners, etc into the damage is a no-no.
The dry-star is a good idea for you. It rains about every afternoon there, right? Practice with it on a scrap w/s to get the feel for how it works.
I'm sure Jeff is proud of me.
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CPR
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DaveC
Jim,
Delta's video and manual can provide you with the necessary info. to effectively complete repairs. Attending a training session could certainly "fast-track" you, but if you practice, practice and practice, and realize that you can call Delta (in the middle of a repair) and get live help, you shouldn't suffer.
Of course, if you are willing to spring for air-fare, room and board, I could suffer with spending a week or two out there and would gladly impart with all that I have learned;)
Delta's video and manual can provide you with the necessary info. to effectively complete repairs. Attending a training session could certainly "fast-track" you, but if you practice, practice and practice, and realize that you can call Delta (in the middle of a repair) and get live help, you shouldn't suffer.
Of course, if you are willing to spring for air-fare, room and board, I could suffer with spending a week or two out there and would gladly impart with all that I have learned;)
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jboulton
Hey! Thanks for the quick response!!
I was just on E-Bay and someone is selling a GlasMech GM-3000 kit for 550.00... Doesn't look like he's including the video and manual though and I won't pick up a kit without one!!
Glad to hear that the salt issue shouldn't be a problem.....
I had sent messages to six guys in E-Bay and the response to that injector system was varied as is life! Figure if it looks like crap.. Why step in it....
Mahalo nui loa Jim
I was just on E-Bay and someone is selling a GlasMech GM-3000 kit for 550.00... Doesn't look like he's including the video and manual though and I won't pick up a kit without one!!
Glad to hear that the salt issue shouldn't be a problem.....
I had sent messages to six guys in E-Bay and the response to that injector system was varied as is life! Figure if it looks like crap.. Why step in it....
Mahalo nui loa Jim
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jboulton
WOW! Quick u are
Just got the word on GM-3000 and seller says he will include the video and manual..... Is this a good deal? (550.00) Or should I just wait and talk with Delta tomorrow?? Decisions decisions
Jim
"Time flies like an arrow....
Fruit flies like a banana...."
Groucho
Jim
"Time flies like an arrow....
Fruit flies like a banana...."
Groucho
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jboulton
Aloha! CPR! and all who replied!
Hey thanks for the get back! We noobs appreciate it!
I notice you have signed with Delta 300 and GM injector... Does that mean you have combined those in one applicator? Sorry for stupid question in advance... I have mucho experience in auto body and ziltch with glass repairs and equipment.....
I was looking at what looks to be a 'good deal' on e-bay... Guy selling a GM 3000 sys. for 550.00
I checked out the web site gor GM and it just doan look user friendly brae!
I probably won't be doing volume repairs as izzz a small island and no middle income people here... You are either rich and a movie star or poor sumbitch... The law here is no breaks in de glass or no pass vehicle inspection.
I was supposed to be retired and living the good life with lots of half naked woman running around but..... To many people with car problems and no one to turn to with out mortgaging home....
Nothing is made here on island and everything is shipped here.. Naturally everyone who touches item adds a weeee little to the shipping costs.....
No can get anyone to ship glass here so puts damper on windshield replacement.... So I knock out the dents. fix de collisions, open de locked doors. and rebuild de saxophones.... now maybe I fix de rock chips....
Jim
Hey thanks for the get back! We noobs appreciate it!
I notice you have signed with Delta 300 and GM injector... Does that mean you have combined those in one applicator? Sorry for stupid question in advance... I have mucho experience in auto body and ziltch with glass repairs and equipment.....
I was looking at what looks to be a 'good deal' on e-bay... Guy selling a GM 3000 sys. for 550.00
I checked out the web site gor GM and it just doan look user friendly brae!
I probably won't be doing volume repairs as izzz a small island and no middle income people here... You are either rich and a movie star or poor sumbitch... The law here is no breaks in de glass or no pass vehicle inspection.
I was supposed to be retired and living the good life with lots of half naked woman running around but..... To many people with car problems and no one to turn to with out mortgaging home....
Nothing is made here on island and everything is shipped here.. Naturally everyone who touches item adds a weeee little to the shipping costs.....
No can get anyone to ship glass here so puts damper on windshield replacement.... So I knock out the dents. fix de collisions, open de locked doors. and rebuild de saxophones.... now maybe I fix de rock chips....
Jim-
optic-kleer
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Jim
definitely go for Delta. Easy to use, easy to learn, reasonably priced and the best back up and support for any product I have ever bought.
I love that last post!. Forget WSR, you should just make a movie of your life!.
Regards
Eric howe
Optic-Kleer
England
definitely go for Delta. Easy to use, easy to learn, reasonably priced and the best back up and support for any product I have ever bought.
I love that last post!. Forget WSR, you should just make a movie of your life!.
Regards
Eric howe
Optic-Kleer
England
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maxryde
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keep us posted as to what channel that will be on!!!!!
My best mentor one said " be fair with your priceing but never too low, be honest with your customer/competition, when the day is done be sure you have done "good works", and always leave something of value on the barganing table!!
While my friend and trainer/ mentor Ray has moved on, his words live.
While my friend and trainer/ mentor Ray has moved on, his words live.
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