Hey guys . Im stuck here i live in the sticks and got to pull the windshield out of the civic. and grind down lot of the rust. Any tips on putting it in ?? I know cutting the tip of the urathane in a V.

 

heres a tip

dont drop it

 

Rolf. I think its pretty simple . Seen it done a million times.

 

If you don't have experience with it, I would recommend having it professionally installed. It might not seem like it at first glance, but the windscreen is an important safety and structural component of the car, and installing it is something that it best left to an experienced professional.

 

Thats One thing ill let somebody do to my car is windsheilds. Idc how much it costs. Im sure you could google instructions.

i found this
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/dent9.html
and this
http://www.type2.com/bartnik/glass.htm

I didnt read any of it but im sure it would be helpful.

 

Im gonna see if the guy can install it on saturday. If not im gonna have to do it. Im only home on the weekends so limited on what i can do

 

Many installers are completely mobile, and you can arrange to have them do the work at your place of employment, your home, or another location.

 

clean surfaces with acetone to create a good bond and seal

 

dont do it I am an autoglass tech and i repeat dont do it if you have not atleast had a years experience for one i dought your going to be able to cut it out without breaking it for 1.

For 2 dont use acetone on the car.

3. If you decide to get brave make sure you arent using a primer released urethane if you are make sure you prime the pinchweld and everything you can to make sure the windshield seals properly.

4. before installing the windshield make sure to scarpe all the rust you can off the pinchweld. But if its rusty you are almost guaranteed to have a leak down the road. only proper way to fix the rust is have it professionally taken care of at a body shop.


overall just find a mobile installer to come to a location you are at during the week and have them do it. dont go cheap with a windshield. ive seen people come to my shop that have had there winshield fall on the hood because they tried to do it themselves.

 

I work for a car dealer so I probably got a hook up on price, but I paid something like 200$ for (NEW) glass, and molding installed on my 240sx. I've watched the guys do many windshields and I would personally not recomend trying it yourself unless you have been trained. If a windshield has never been replaced before it is more than likely to crack forcing you to buy a new one anyways. Just pay to have it done and it takes like less than an hour, do it yourself and spend probably a weekend.

 

The car's gotta sit inside (heated) for like 24 hours...for the windshield to "set"

Are you going to be able to do that with yours?