Windshield Repair Forum

Anyone uses the HotShot Kit from Glass Technology, and how good is it?
Thanks for your feed back.
Tomm

I started with that kit and it,s not bad. I had problems with it popping off the the glass and the seal on the pressure release knob. I traded mine in for a Delta injector and am happy with the choice I made.

Anyone else have any suggestions on this kit, I'm thinking seriously about buying one, as a newbie I see it as the best deal in regards to all the hardware you can get for the price.

Poo Poo

of course their not really worth anything! but here goes anyway.

You get what you pay for! You also invariably get out of something what you put into it. I did some repairs with several different manufacturers products before deciding on Delta. Yeah, Deltas not cheap. They are however really really good. There are other companies out there that are probably just as good, but the customer service won me over to Delta as well as a nice product. In the end it kinda boils down to what you want to do.

I can and will vouch for the company that I went with simply because they provide the type of customer service to me that I provide to all my clients.

This endorsement niether payed for or sponsored in any way by Delta!

Jeff, you can mail the check to...

Sean "Auto Ego" Yoder

I definetly want to get a Delta B300 as soon as I can afford one, but in the interim, I was thinking that by getting the Hotshot I could get a good resin from GT, (it has been posted various times on this forum that GT has good resin) , get a UV Lamp, 12 volt drill, mirror, pit polishing wheel & compound,drill bits, 12-volt extension cord, misc. seals, glass pick, UV Resin and case.
Isn't this a better option for a beginner than for the same amount of money just buying a B-300, 50-repair resin vial, scribe, mylar squares and UV lamp from Delta?

Please don't flame me, I'm learning here, and YES I have been reading the forum, and I've come to realize that there is a diverse group of people here with different type of equipment, and people who piece together own kits from different manufacturers!

It definately wasn't ment to be one.

If you know you want Delta stuff, why not wait a little longer and go ahead and get it? Even if it's just the 1 bridge setup.

I honestly don't have a clue about the hotshot. As far as GT, it's good stuff. After using it for awhile I really don't see much difference between the 3 resins I have tried so far.

Again, I'm not gonna say anything bad about a product I don't have a ton of experience with. I do know however that I can get the same results time after time with what I use every day.

In the end it's personal preference. If you practice and get your repairs to a repeatable high standard. Doesn't matter what equiptment you use.

Sean

I am not familiar with the Hot Shot, except what it looks like from viewing it on their website. I do own and use the 20-20 and the VP-5000 systems, and both have performed very well for me since I purchased them in 1997. My advice probably echoes what you have heard from others: If you are serious about windshield repair, buy the best equipment you can afford. Then you can concentrate all your efforts on building your business without thinking about upgrading your equipment later. Another thing you can do is visit E-bay on a regular basis, looking for systems for sale. People sell out for a variety of reasons ... it wasnt the right business for them... they retired...they bought it for their kid, who wasnt interested...etc.... Whatever the reason, you can get some pretty good deals, without too much risk...just be sure the seller knows that all the vital parts are there===for instance, an injector without the plunger is worthless===so you want to know what the product looks like and be provided with a very good photograph of what you buying.

Hi Tomm , I understand your need to economize, I started with the single bridge Delta kit. This kit has absolutely everything in it you will need to do quality work. ( except a step ladder, glass cleaner and a towel ) There is not a single item in it that you won't use. The thing that I like the most about this kit is the packaging. When you get wrapped up in doing repairs its easy to get flustered and misplace tools,resins,ect. With Delta's organized foam box, its easy to make sure everthing is in its place before you leave a job. The bridges set up fast and everthing is very simple. Most everyone that sees my kit are impressed. I'm making money and recently added another bridge and other Delta items to keep up. I really can't imagine trying to work out of a tackle box of piece meal mixture of different equiptment. My advice get the best you can afford (new or used) and upgrade as you can afford it... "You can't be a mechanic in a Mercedes dealership with K-Mart tools." Good luck, you've come to the right place to learn 8) 8) Bob

When things are rolling along well, get more than one brand injector. Each has its advantages. Delta's is VERY precise and works great when you need to know exactly what is going on in the chip. The Glass Mechanix injector is great for pumping large quantities of resin into nasty breaks.