Detroit Iron
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Has anyone here replaced their own windshield?
I was afraid that might be the case, the bug window was doable but your right... it was a pain in the ***.I have replaced my own windshield in the past. You need a "piano wire" cutter and some good suction cups to get it right. Also, removing ALL of the old seal and residue is very important to ensure proper sealing on the new one. That being said, I will never replace my own windshield again. If you don't do it everyday, it's a pain in the ***. I would pay a professional. Plus, if they break the new one, they replace it. If it leaks, they repair it. Otherwise, it's all on you. Good luck.
I have replaced my own windshield in the past. You need a "piano wire" cutter and some good suction cups to get it right. Also, removing ALL of the old seal and residue is very important to ensure proper sealing on the new one. That being said, I will never replace my own windshield again. If you don't do it everyday, it's a pain in the ***. I would pay a professional. Plus, if they break the new one, they replace it. If it leaks, they repair it. Otherwise, it's all on you. Good luck.
How did you cut the old seal to remove it? That to me has always been the hardest part. I have replaced quite a few over the years, in cars and big trucks, just not worth the hassle, in my opinion.I did my 68 Chargers windsheild. I did not use the rope or wire method. I had a NEW gasket that fit well and simply lubed up the gasket and started at the bottom. I slowly worked the bottom and the corners in then across the top to the top corners. Had it in in maybe 20 Min? I almost would have been pissed at myself for paying someone to do it. I took my time and did not press on the window and let the window go into place with a bit of effort.
How did you cut the old seal to remove it? That to me has always been the hardest part. I have replaced quite a few over the years, in cars and big trucks, just not worth the hassle, in my opinion.
Pay someone to do it. I do my own, but did auto-glass for a few years...back in the 80's. Ask around your area for someone experienced at OLD auto glass. Cheap, generally isn't the answer.
what method do you use, suction cups and that string dispenser thing with a handle? and how much easier would it be if there was a second person to help push it in? and maybe this is an obvious question but it is harder to install bigger windows like this one? I generally like to do things myself if possible, and learn that way. the main issue beyond it being pitted is that it needs to come out do some rust repair around the window frame. so I would have to either remove it myself anyway or have the glass guy come twice.Pay someone to do it. I do my own, but did auto-glass for a few years...back in the 80's. Ask around your area for someone experienced at OLD auto glass. Cheap, generally isn't the answer.
what method do you use, suction cups and that string dispenser thing with a handle? and how much easier would it be if there was a second person to help push it in? and maybe this is an obvious question but it is harder to install bigger windows like this one? I generally like to do things myself if possible, and learn that way. the main issue beyond it being pitted is that it needs to come out do some rust repair around the window frame. so I would have to either remove it myself anyway or have the glass guy come twice.
In addition to the weatherstrip seal ? Where does it go exactly ?you need to seal it with that bedding caulking or it will leak