Hood/Fender Fit

[Quadracer392]

Originally Posted by oldguy64malibu

Next project will be my replacing the windshield. Any tips on doing this will be appreciated.

I worked for safelite for several years and like hank said the best thing you can do is let a reputable glass company do it for you. Make sure they use a quality urethane like SIKA or DOW and make sure they wear rubber gloves, the oil and sweat from your bare hands can get on the glass and the oil can cause urethane to separate from the glass causing leaks. If you can find your own glass most places shouldn't charge more than $50 to install it.

[Hank70SS]

Originally Posted by Quadracer392

I worked for safelite for several years and like hank said the best thing you can do is let a reputable glass company do it for you. Make sure they use a quality urethane like SIKA or DOW and make sure they wear rubber gloves, the oil and sweat from your bare hands can get on the glass and the oil can cause urethane to separate from the glass causing leaks. If you can find your own glass most places shouldn't charge more than $50 to install it.

I think I paid $75 for them to R&R the rear glass, I supplied the glass. You're right about using a reputable shop. The glass has to be perfectly clean then a primer is applied where it contacts the urethane. I believe they also use a primer on the body where the urethane is applied.