Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint
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Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint
I had a few questions from experience.
-do you guys remove all glass, including door, quarter panel, front and back and sunroof??
-If so how much does it ususally cost for a glass person to come and remove and re-install this?
I just want to get a price i should expect (before negotiations..lol) for this.
-do you guys remove all glass, including door, quarter panel, front and back and sunroof??
-If so how much does it ususally cost for a glass person to come and remove and re-install this?
I just want to get a price i should expect (before negotiations..lol) for this.
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (Pworld)
You definately should R&I glass when painting. The shop I write for we usually charge between $75-$100 to R&I windshields and backglass, quarter glass is usually cheaper, like $40-$50. Not sure on the sunroof though, haven't had to write one yet.
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (iceman7329)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iceman7329 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No reason to pull all the glass really unless your restoring a classic or something imo</TD></TR></TABLE>
better than taping off the trim IMO
better than taping off the trim IMO
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (E-Rok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-Rok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
better than taping off the trim IMO</TD></TR></TABLE>
On a honda, pull the windshield trim, on the rear fold the rubber up and tape it to the glass so its out of the way. Pull the side window trim and your ready for paint.
better than taping off the trim IMO</TD></TR></TABLE>
On a honda, pull the windshield trim, on the rear fold the rubber up and tape it to the glass so its out of the way. Pull the side window trim and your ready for paint.
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (iceman7329)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iceman7329 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
On a honda, pull the windshield trim, on the rear fold the rubber up and tape it to the glass so its out of the way. Pull the side window trim and your ready for paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It all depends on how thorough you want to be. In my case, the project is a restoration and I'm doing a color change, so removing all glass and trim is key for a thorough or complete job. I know my car inside and out, so if there was a portion of my car that was overlooked, it would bug me forever.
Not to mention, the line where you tape it off, hidden behind trim or not, will be prone to peeling/chipping. Removing the glass is the best way to go.
On a honda, pull the windshield trim, on the rear fold the rubber up and tape it to the glass so its out of the way. Pull the side window trim and your ready for paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It all depends on how thorough you want to be. In my case, the project is a restoration and I'm doing a color change, so removing all glass and trim is key for a thorough or complete job. I know my car inside and out, so if there was a portion of my car that was overlooked, it would bug me forever.
Not to mention, the line where you tape it off, hidden behind trim or not, will be prone to peeling/chipping. Removing the glass is the best way to go.
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (E-Rok)
A good quality shop will ussually pull the glass or at least rope it so you can tell the glass was painted around, IMO pay and get it pulled it pays to do it right in the long run.
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It all depends on how thorough you want to be. In my case, the project is a restoration and I'm doing a color change, so removing all glass and trim is key for a thorough or complete job. I know my car inside and out, so if there was a portion of my car that was overlooked, it would bug me forever.
Not to mention, the line where you tape it off, hidden behind trim or not, will be prone to peeling/chipping. Removing the glass is the best way to go.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Word to that...I'm **** and if I were doing a color change, all my glass is coming out. It does help to have connections in the business though. You can also tape the reveal moldings to the glass and get paint under there (which is what we would do to a customer car). It all really depends on how picky you are.
It all depends on how thorough you want to be. In my case, the project is a restoration and I'm doing a color change, so removing all glass and trim is key for a thorough or complete job. I know my car inside and out, so if there was a portion of my car that was overlooked, it would bug me forever.
Not to mention, the line where you tape it off, hidden behind trim or not, will be prone to peeling/chipping. Removing the glass is the best way to go.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Word to that...I'm **** and if I were doing a color change, all my glass is coming out. It does help to have connections in the business though. You can also tape the reveal moldings to the glass and get paint under there (which is what we would do to a customer car). It all really depends on how picky you are.
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (iceman7329)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iceman7329 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No reason to pull all the glass really unless your restoring a classic or something imo</TD></TR></TABLE>
Im restoring a 12 year old honda, thats a classic these days
Im **** and with doing a color change i dont want to ever see the old color again, the public might never see it. but if i pull my car apart i dont want to look at the old paint telling me in the face "Hey P, u did a half *** job and im here to remind you!!" haha....
Is there any windows i can pull myself?? such as the windshield or should i leave that to pros? the windshield and all hte back half windows will be replaced , on the door windows will be re used.
Im restoring a 12 year old honda, thats a classic these days
Im **** and with doing a color change i dont want to ever see the old color again, the public might never see it. but if i pull my car apart i dont want to look at the old paint telling me in the face "Hey P, u did a half *** job and im here to remind you!!" haha....
Is there any windows i can pull myself?? such as the windshield or should i leave that to pros? the windshield and all hte back half windows will be replaced , on the door windows will be re used.
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Re: Removing Windows and Sunroof for Paint (Pworld)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pworld »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Im restoring a 12 year old honda, thats a classic these days
Im **** and with doing a color change i dont want to ever see the old color again, the public might never see it. but if i pull my car apart i dont want to look at the old paint telling me in the face "Hey P, u did a half *** job and im here to remind you!!" haha....
Is there any windows i can pull myself?? such as the windshield or should i leave that to pros? the windshield and all hte back half windows will be replaced , on the door windows will be re used.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you don't plan on reusing the windshield, that'll make it easy for you to pull. I got mine out with only a few cracks. We pulled all of the trim off first. Now, I'm sure there is a better way to do it, but this worked for me. We heated a thin, metal paint scraper with a propane torch and slid it between the glass and the car. Every foot or so we pulled it out and re-heated it, as well as heated the glass on the portion we were about to pry on. Like I said, maybe not the best method, but very effective.
The door glass is held in by two bolts. You'll just have to have the door panels off to get to them, obviously.
I don't have any experience with the rear glass or quarter glass, so I can't offer any help on that.
Im restoring a 12 year old honda, thats a classic these days
Im **** and with doing a color change i dont want to ever see the old color again, the public might never see it. but if i pull my car apart i dont want to look at the old paint telling me in the face "Hey P, u did a half *** job and im here to remind you!!" haha....
Is there any windows i can pull myself?? such as the windshield or should i leave that to pros? the windshield and all hte back half windows will be replaced , on the door windows will be re used.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you don't plan on reusing the windshield, that'll make it easy for you to pull. I got mine out with only a few cracks. We pulled all of the trim off first. Now, I'm sure there is a better way to do it, but this worked for me. We heated a thin, metal paint scraper with a propane torch and slid it between the glass and the car. Every foot or so we pulled it out and re-heated it, as well as heated the glass on the portion we were about to pry on. Like I said, maybe not the best method, but very effective.
The door glass is held in by two bolts. You'll just have to have the door panels off to get to them, obviously.
I don't have any experience with the rear glass or quarter glass, so I can't offer any help on that.
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i did a color change 2 yrs back. never pulled out any glass (it was still fresh). no chips around edges, never pulled the new trims out after paint. either way, highly recommend replacing all trims, strips, and clips with new ones. all windows, hood, door panels, and trunk (anywhere and everywhere thats getting painted). you prolly gon break most clips while pulling out. good luck.
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