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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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Replacement windshield markings

I'm currently stationed in the Netherlands and had the windshield replaced in Germany. I specificly asked them to order the US spec window and confirmed that was what they'd installed when I picked Maggie up. Looking at the glass, there's a label in the outside, lower right corner (driver's corner), however, it appears to be in German. Written on it is "Saint Gobain", "Sekurit" and "DOT32", among other things. I would like to know if this glass will pass the US Customs inspection once I bring her to the States or did I get the schnitzel?

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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Not 100% but the DOT32 should cover it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Your windshield markings are the same markings as all OEM 1st Gen windshields; I have an original 2003 year windshield with the same markings. The name of the windshield manufacturer is Saint-Gobain Sekurit.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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ram, thanks for that tidbit. Now, for the $64k question: Any problems with it?

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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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DOT

Originally Posted by Poppa Bear
I'm currently stationed in the Netherlands and had the windshield replaced in Germany. I specificly asked them to order the US spec window and confirmed that was what they'd installed when I picked Maggie up. Looking at the glass, there's a label in the outside, lower right corner (driver's corner), however, it appears to be in German. Written on it is "Saint Gobain", "Sekurit" and "DOT32", among other things. I would like to know if this glass will pass the US Customs inspection once I bring her to the States or did I get the schnitzel?

Cheers!!
DOT is Dept of Transportation USA. Therefore I wouldn't think it would have those markings unless it was approved.
 
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