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Who has bought from one day glass?
« on: October 16, 2008, 07:19:05 pm »
I'm ready to order glass for my cab and I would like to know how accurate I need to be and what color I should be getting (solar gray or dark gray).

For instance I measured a width of 28.5 which leaves roughly a 1/16 gap, is that enough of a gap or too much if I plan on getting a seamed edge (not rounded)?


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Re: Who has bought from one day glass?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2008, 02:04:08 am »
Ok, how about anyone that has bought glass for their cab, what info and tips might you offer up?

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Re: Who has bought from one day glass?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2008, 07:31:22 am »
Safety glass. I wish I had thought to specify that mine was safety glass. Also, don't be afraid to get something a bit darker than you might first think. A bright monitor will shine through, and the dark glass will hide what you don't want seen.
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Re: Who has bought from one day glass?
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2008, 08:52:00 am »
Also, I highly highly highly recommend that you make a template out of MDF and bring it to your local glass shop (don't just order the glass over the phone).  Things aren't always perfect when you take measurements - the template will ensure the glass fits perfectly.

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Re: Who has bought from one day glass?
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2008, 12:02:29 pm »
What color did you guys go with?

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Re: Who has bought from one day glass?
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2008, 12:10:57 pm »
Gray smoked.  The shop I went to had a few samples to choose from and I just picked the gray one.  It looks great.

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Re: Who has bought from one day glass?
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2008, 01:33:48 pm »
I ordered from them. Solar grey tempered. It really makes the colors "pop", contrast is better, etc. I didn't have to adjust the brightness or contrast of the monitor either. Highly recomended  :burgerking:
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