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Windshield thickness question 850

posted by  someone claiming to be ken winston on  Mon Mar 25 08:04 CST 2019 [RELATED]

Hi there,
We were thinking about changing our 1997 850 windshield, owing to scratches.
However, I've heard that windshield thickness across the auto industry has decreased, particularly since about 2000, for weight reduction/fuel efficiency/cost savings.
Does anyone know the OEM windshield thickness for the 850 series?
Are current windshields (Volvo brand or aftermarket) the same thickness as ones made in 1993-1997?
(While there must be an original thickness, I'm thinking that a thinner windshield could just use spacers, especially on the outer side, to make up the difference.)
Thanks!!!







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Windshield thickness question 850

posted by  KlausC on  Tue Mar 26 09:23 CST 2019
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LOL, I don't think anyone has measured the thickness of replacement glass. We do recommend NOT buying off brand glass. Use Pinkerton labeled glass - it doesn't have to have VOLVO written on it, but they are the original supplier.

Have the installer apply the goop nice and thick.
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Windshield thickness question 850

posted by  herbertcat on  Wed Apr 3 13:44 CST 2019
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Pilkington??








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Windshield thickness question 850

posted by  KlausC on  Wed Apr 3 14:28 CST 2019
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Whatever
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If it's not leaking water - I'd hessitate to touch it. 850 1995

posted by  Three5bangers on  Tue Mar 26 10:17 CST 2019
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I guess the scrathes are REALLY bad.







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