Windshield seal recommendations

[MykeNytemare]

Anyone have a preference or experience with the different places that sell the windshield gaskets? My windshield leaks and I want to remove the windshield and reuse the glass. A local place with an experienced glass guy will do it, but I want to provide them with the best gasket possible so the job turns out as good as it can.

 

[texas69bee]

Sorry I am unable to find the article in Mopar Muscle Mag. They talked about how to install the glass. Its not just using the weather strip but a butyl inside the weather strip. Hope this helps.

 

[snakeoil24]

Let the glass guy buy the gasket!

 

[pturner]

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i agree with snakeoil24. also use a local person that will still be in business for a while. tell him what you expect, knowing you are able to get in his face when it leaks.
I have talked to an older glass and restoration guy in our town and he told me to PLEASE bring my Roadrunner to him when I was ready to put the glasses in. he said there was a lot of experience necessary to seal the windshield and still be able to install the trim.
it is not a money thing with him, he just loves the old Mopars
just my2 cents
pt in Tennessee

 

[MykeNytemare]

Thanks. I will see if he will want to get the gasket so he can stand behind his work.

 

[wannadrag]

Pretty sure the gaskets are all made at the same place so there's not much for options.The new glass is thin and doesn't seal to good so don't break the factory stuff.

 

[texas69bee]

As you can see its not about just the gasket. Letting someone else by it and blaming them later cause it leaks doesn't fix your problem if the process is wrong.

 

[MykeNytemare]

The factory one has been mangled and leaks and has silicone in the channel so unfortunately I think getting a new one is the best idea. I'll deal with the glass place guy this week and see what he says.

 

[Michael789]

You need to understand that rubber butyl is not the correct ..material for a windshield installation. It seals out leaks but doesn't bond the windshield into the frame, this is important because the butyl will not hold the glass in place if you have an accident with a lot of force. That's why it's really hard to get the windshield out in the firstplace it's because it's not set with butyl. I have to replace mine because it has a crack and that's how I found out about butyl being incorrect for windshield replacement , hope this helps.

 

[texas69bee]

I wasn't saying the butyl is what holds the glass in place, I was stating that its more than just a gasket thrown on a piece of glass to prevent it from leaking. Most cars that are built now do not have a rubber seal. They are held in with butyl or a urethane. Don't expect the guys in the little red truck to come over, slap on a seal they brought with them and your problems are over. Yes!!! You do need a new seal, but fill it first.

 

[snakeoil24]

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As you can see its not about just the gasket. Letting someone else by it and blaming them later cause it leaks doesn't fix your problem if the process is wrong.

Still have the glass guy buy the gasket, if they know what they are doing they will want it that way. A real glass guy wants their own parts. paying to have the glass installed by a professional you expect to get it done right regardless!

 

[cudatom]

Not sure if only one manufacture makes the gaskets or not. Steele wanted $200 for mine while Van's Auto wanted $95. People I have talked w/have used both and neither seemed better or worse than the other.
Also as some one else said the new glass is thinner than the original glass(mine had clouded and needed replaced). I'll know when mine comes back from paint weather the thinner glass creates any issues. The car will only be a fair weather driver but I still need to wash it and don't want leaks.

 

[747mopar]

I know that the 69 Chargers have a crappy windshield design and using just a gasket wasn't enough. I had the glass guy out a few times to no avail and eventually fixed it myself by filling the gasket groove with butyl rubber. I believe the biggest problem was the new windshield was thinner making the gasket a loose fit so if using the original you should be alright.