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If you're like me I'm sure you've seen some back windows that you thought would be tough to shrink but turned out to be simple :bubbles Yet at the same time you've worked on a vehicle that looked simple but turned out to be difficult :hmmm

From my experience one of the most intimidating looking windows that turned out to be very simple is a mazda RX8

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While the altima coupe looks simple it's actually a decent challenge and much more difficult than the mazda

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What are some other vehicles you've worked on where they turned out to be much easier or much more difficult than you originally thought?

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The first time I did a Toyota MR-2 (the 2nd gen) with that little short curved backglass.  It laid out just fine and I thought great, no problem.  Then I went to install it and it was at least 1/4" short   :facepalm  First time I learned about the glass being "bigger" on the inside if the curve is outward.  It was a good learning experience :thumb 

 

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This is another one that is RATHER difficult.  Like the Altima,,  the 4-door version of this car isn't that bad.  But don't let this backglass fool you :nope It is a clinic on slow shrinking.  There is a lot of compound curve there.  Tough to do !! 

 

2002 Chrysler Sebring Coupe

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This is another one that is RATHER difficult.  Like the Altima,,  the 4-door version of this car isn't that bad.  But don't let this backglass fool you :nope It is a clinic on slow shrinking.  There is a lot of compound curve there.  Tough to do !! 

 

2002 Chrysler Sebring Coupe

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Is that basically the same as the dodge stratus coupe? I believe I did one that looked similar and I think it was the stratus and like you said it's much more difficult then it looks at first.

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