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The roads of America?s freeway system can be rough on our automobiles. Potholes and debris can cause flat tires, or a rock can be thrown up from a passing vehicle. Unfortunately, not all rocks just bounce off the windshield. Sometimes the glass cracks Cheap Willian Jersey , and sure enough that crack will spread. If you have ever dealt with such a crack, you know the frustration of watching it inch across the entire span of the windshield. Either you must replace the windshield voluntarily or a cop may pull you over and write you a fix-it ticket.
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Prices can differ dramatically, so call for several quotes before deciding where to take your business. You can take your vehicle to a dealership or a body shop Cheap Victor Moses Jersey , or you can have a mobile windshield repair company come to your home or office. The last offers you the convenience of not using your gas to drive to a shop, or spending your time waiting while the replacement is completed. And, because they specialize in windshield replacement, they have the process down to a cost-efficient and timely science.
When you call for a price quote, there are several other questions you should also ask. How long has the company been in business? Do they remove the wiper blades during the installation? Will they remove all of the previous bonding material? How long will it take for the window to set before it can get wet? How long will the entire process take?
Once you?ve picked a business Cheap Tiemoue Bakayoko Jersey , or you?ve narrowed it done to two, call your Better Business Bureau for a report. All businesses will have a disgruntled customer or two, but don?t hurt yourself by going to a company that has had numerous complaints lodged against it that were not satisfied to the customers? satisfaction.
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Shortcuts can be disastrous. If the installer does not wear gloves, dust or dirt can get mixed in with the urethane. If all of the old urethane is not removed, it can prevent the windshield from sealing properly. If the window gets wet before it has set long enough, it may not properly seal. Any of these mistakes means putting your life at potential risk in a future accident because the windshield may be more apt to fly out of its frame.
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As we start the new camping season its always good to review some tips on keeping dry. Nothing makes a campout more unbearable than getting your gear all soggy! Although most people camp during the summer months when it's warm and dry there are times during the season when you will get rain. But, fear not! Here are some tips to staying dry that I have learned from my 25+ years camping with the Boy Scouts.
TIP #1
? Did you use seam sealer on your tent? Remember to seal all tent seams on an annual basis. Purchase some ?fresh? sealer from a sporting goods or camping store. During your first outing in the spring, re-seal all your seams with a liberal amount of sealer.
TIP #2
? Are you putting a ground sheet or cloth under your tent when you camp? It's not just enough to put the ground sheet under the tent, you've got to tuck the edges under the tent so when it rains the water will not collect on the ground sheet and run under the tent. :-(
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TIP #3
? When inside the tent during a rainstorm, make sure your gear, sleeping bags, mattress, etc. are not touching the tent walls. Why? Well Cheap Michy Batshuayi Jersey , the tent walls and rain fly are designed to deflect the water droplets off the tent and onto the ground. If you upset this design by putting your pack, sleeping bag or other gear against the wall, water will pool and soak through the tent wall!
I learned this the hard way! I was in a small tent and didn't realize that my sleeping bag was resting against the tent wall. During the night it rained and I slept through it. In the morning I had a wet spot at the foot of my sleeping bag and a puddle on the floor of my tent. :-(
TIP #4
? When you enter the tent after being out in the rain, take off your wet clothes and put them in a corner or at the front of your tent with your wet shoes. Some tents have a small vestibule that is ideal for this. By using this tip, you will 'localize? all your wet gear and keep the other gear dry.