Windshield Repair Forum

If you had it to do over again what would you do different?
How long have you been in the trade?
How many different kits have you had since you've started?
Which kit did you start with and which kit do you currently use?
Last but not least, where are you from?

Please reply. This is a good way to get to know you better, thanks for the time!
CHPRFIXR

chprfixr,

I can honestly say I am happy with career in aviation and would not do anything different if I had to do it over. Although I would have served our country first.

I have been involved in technical circles since I was a boy growing up with a father as a master technician, then I and still am in the aviation industry for 14 years now as a technician and now maintenance supervisor and a little over a year ago started in the WSR industry.

I have used about a half dozen or so at an expo in FL.

I started with a DELTA KIT and am I extremely pleased with it to this day and see no reason to change.

I am from Northeastern PA.



Pay it foward,

Brian
www.safeglasstechnologies.com

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I would still have entered the field when I did. My initial investment was $150 for a used kit with all the essentials of getting started including 2 bridges and injectors. I know now that my training was lacking in a number of areas, but through the internet and especially these forums, I soon was able to self-train and correct errors in procedure.

The one thing I would do differently is this: I would have invested the money I spent for the Glass Technology VP-5000 system in several of their 20-20 manual systems. Not because there is anything wrong with the VP-5000... it is a terrific unit, and has served me very well. The reason is that the 20-20 injector system is capable of producing excellent repairs too, and that is the goal ... quality repairs. The 20-20 system was, in fact, my first upgrade from the first equipment I purchased. I was (and still am) happy with it, and had not considered purchasing the VP-5000. My husband, though, thought that it looked more impressive to have the more elite system, and encouraged me to make the investment, (even though I tried to tell him that people werent as interested in the equipment, as how the finished repair looks). It works great, and as I said, I have no problem with it... I just dont think I need it. So.. when hubby retires from his job and joins me in wsr, the VP-5000 will be his, and I will use the 20-20.
Now, I don't want any one to think that the VP-5000 isnt worth what GT sells them for. It is a quality system, and they back it with a generous warrantee, and excellent customer service and technical support. I just dont think I personally needed it.
I cannot think of any other significant thing that I would do differently. Windshield repair was a God-send at the time I stumbled into it, and has continued to be a blessing to me day by day. I love that I provide a valuable service to my friends and neighbors, that in most cases their insurance will pay for.
Well, enough already... I love this business!

It snowed this week... I love it when it snows... they put CINDERS on the road !!!!!!!!!