ok...im putting a new windshield in my tII...and i need some advice. what sealers should i use? i bought some urethane stuff in a caulking cartridge...but in the directions there are like 10 other things it says you need...so...what all do i actually need?

thanks

pat

 

good question... im getting ready to replace the windshield in my gtus as well. anybody have an idea??

 

Have a windshield shop do it. This is one thing that is not worth learning. Ome mistake and you trash a good windshield.

Plus a used windshield is already micro-pitted 99.9% of the time, then you end up doing a buch of work for less than perfect results.

Most of the time you can find an installer that will install a new windshiield for less than you can buy it for.

My last one was 185 installed last year

 

$185? I thought it would be more. I've got a crack in mine, maybe I'll actually get it fixed...

 

well..i got a nice windshield with the car...i dont wanna pay a bunch of money for a new one..all i wanna do is put this one in this weekend...if i dont like it, then i can think about getting a new one. for now..i havent even gotten to drive this car yet...i want it fixed.

pat

 

normal price is 225-250

 

how much for just the installation anyone know? my old man works at PPG and can get windshields for like $70

--Paul

 

I'd let the pros do it.

 

I'd let the pros do it.

 

bump'n it up...lol

 

my father professionally installs autoglass for a living. I've installed many many windshields with him. We use PPG and safelite autoglass. Using a used windshield is ok if you want to save money. I would be that changing the window in your Rex is about $185-225. We use a specialized tool to remove the window from its seal. There are tools out there that are hand and available, I'm not sure what they are called. As far as setting the new windshield. Remove all the plastic grille by the wipers before hand. Remove rear view mirror. Remove molding CAREFULY (SAVE) if there is one (cant rem. off top of my head) Cut out the old windown, level off the old urethane with a razor blade. Clean the new windshield, apply the old molding to the replacement window. Using a caulking gun and urethane designed for sealing auto glass is all you need to set it. Run a bead along the old urethane and have the nozzle pointing totally straight so it keeps the urethane and a pointed edge as it is applied. Have a friend or someone else help you set the window, there are usually stops near the botton where the windshield will rest. Place the window on the stops, make sure it is evenlly centered, then press that baby in there nice and tight. Take some heavy duty tape and put it on each upper corner to hold the window up and on the stops. It usually takes about 2 hours total depending on temp. for the urethane to dry. Replace the plastic that surrounds the wipers and any other parts removed. It sounds a lot more easy than it is, I can't explain it really as well as I could show you, I hope I've helped. PM me and I can ask my dad if you need more detailed questions.

 

i could always drive down to WV and install your new window myself though....jk, or seriously. up to you.

 

ok cool thanks a bunch man.

pat

 

not a problem, just PM me if you have any questions, at last I can answer a question about something I actually have experience in, LOL....

 

its in...no problems...hard part was getting the old one out....lots of small cuts (and a few big ones)....

 

we used to charge like $120 at my dad's old shop.
I remember we bought my windshield for $50. Installation wasnt that hard but I dont really remember since it was 2 years ago.
Good luck!

 

anybody know where I can find new windshield trim?