Rear Windshield Replacement Q?
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Rear Windshield Replacement Q?
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Has anyone ever done a DIY rear windshield replacement on an Integra sedan? I imagine it would be the same as a civic or accord sedan, or maybe the same as a lot of other sedans as well. The 21 year old glass on my sedan is really showing its age with scratches which makes it really difficult to see out of at night with glare, the rear defroster lines are broke somewhere in the window in places, and the trim is starting to get brittle and tear apart. I priced getting a shop to come out and do this for me, i want to say it was right around $500.00. So, its a good bit of $$$ for a preference item right now.This weekend, i was at a upull yard and there was an integra there that was in really good shape. They want $30 for front or rear windshields. I've never attempted this before, but i'd like to give it a shot if it is DIY feasible. Assuming i can get it out in one piece from the yard, how difficult is this to complete on my own with another friend or 2 helping?
Has anyone ever done a DIY rear windshield replacement on an Integra sedan? I imagine it would be the same as a civic or accord sedan, or maybe the same as a lot of other sedans as well. The 21 year old glass on my sedan is really showing its age with scratches which makes it really difficult to see out of at night with glare, the rear defroster lines are broke somewhere in the window in places, and the trim is starting to get brittle and tear apart. I priced getting a shop to come out and do this for me, i want to say it was right around $500.00. So, its a good bit of $$$ for a preference item right now.This weekend, i was at a upull yard and there was an integra there that was in really good shape. They want $30 for front or rear windshields. I've never attempted this before, but i'd like to give it a shot if it is DIY feasible. Assuming i can get it out in one piece from the yard, how difficult is this to complete on my own with another friend or 2 helping?
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Re: Rear Windshield Replacement Q?
This seems like the best forum to put this in.
Has anyone ever done a DIY rear windshield replacement on an Integra sedan? I imagine it would be the same as a civic or accord sedan, or maybe the same as a lot of other sedans as well. The 21 year old glass on my sedan is really showing its age with scratches which makes it really difficult to see out of at night with glare, the rear defroster lines are broke somewhere in the window in places, and the trim is starting to get brittle and tear apart. I priced getting a shop to come out and do this for me, i want to say it was right around $500.00. So, its a good bit of $$$ for a preference item right now.This weekend, i was at a upull yard and there was an integra there that was in really good shape. They want $30 for front or rear windshields. I've never attempted this before, but i'd like to give it a shot if it is DIY feasible. Assuming i can get it out in one piece from the yard, how difficult is this to complete on my own with another friend or 2 helping?
Has anyone ever done a DIY rear windshield replacement on an Integra sedan? I imagine it would be the same as a civic or accord sedan, or maybe the same as a lot of other sedans as well. The 21 year old glass on my sedan is really showing its age with scratches which makes it really difficult to see out of at night with glare, the rear defroster lines are broke somewhere in the window in places, and the trim is starting to get brittle and tear apart. I priced getting a shop to come out and do this for me, i want to say it was right around $500.00. So, its a good bit of $$$ for a preference item right now.This weekend, i was at a upull yard and there was an integra there that was in really good shape. They want $30 for front or rear windshields. I've never attempted this before, but i'd like to give it a shot if it is DIY feasible. Assuming i can get it out in one piece from the yard, how difficult is this to complete on my own with another friend or 2 helping?
It's pretty tedious if it's your first time, but with time it can be done. They sell a sawsall looking tool with a blade at the end that sneaks in under the glass without damaging, and splits the seal. You will need to take off the interior panels to get a better view.
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Re: Rear Windshield Replacement Q?
Saved much more than that if i attempt the install myself, i was getting quotes in the $550+ range. I snagged this up for less than $35 with tax.
This tool worked awesome where it could, but that ended up only being along the bottom. It cut through the entire bottom adhesive in less than a minute.
https://www.harborfreight.com/windsh...ool-60298.html
There wasnt quite enough room to fish it in where i needed along the sides and the top.
This worked everywhere else.
https://www.harborfreight.com/profes...kit-96339.html
i bought a kit that had real basic piano wire, but that kept breaking. This braided stuff was a miracle. I sawed through that adhesive on the three sides of this windshield in less than 25 minutes. All in all, including removing the interior panels to get to the glass and bit of trial and error because i have never done this before, me and my dad got this out and paid for in less than 90 minutes. I never could have done this without another set of hands, so i was real glad he was able to make the trip with me lol
This tool worked awesome where it could, but that ended up only being along the bottom. It cut through the entire bottom adhesive in less than a minute.
https://www.harborfreight.com/windsh...ool-60298.html
There wasnt quite enough room to fish it in where i needed along the sides and the top.
This worked everywhere else.
https://www.harborfreight.com/profes...kit-96339.html
i bought a kit that had real basic piano wire, but that kept breaking. This braided stuff was a miracle. I sawed through that adhesive on the three sides of this windshield in less than 25 minutes. All in all, including removing the interior panels to get to the glass and bit of trial and error because i have never done this before, me and my dad got this out and paid for in less than 90 minutes. I never could have done this without another set of hands, so i was real glad he was able to make the trip with me lol
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