Brian P Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Anyone go and do this themselves? It can't be that hard, but the worst would seem to be getting the old one out. I was doing a rear window on my friends car, using that "piano wire" between the metal and seal to cut it out, but it took forever. These guys doing windshields in 30 minutes must be doing something differently. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hot + Cold = 0wn3d h4rdc0r3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hot + Cold = 0wn3d h4rdc0r3! http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:6Nw67i2h8BEJ:www.westburypharmacy.com/Merchant2/mivagraphics/274-209.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 ^ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO Funny guy, right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 i always stand outside when i get my windsheilds replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Once you get all the hardware out of the way then you can use the device you are using for 90% of the window. Installers use what is called a cold knife...long shaft with a razor blade at the end to cut away at the stubborn urethane. They also use an electronic type cutting knife(more so in back windows). Obviously you want to be inside the vehicle when it comes to the bull work...you can use your head while pushing the window. I hope you have some good glass gloves to protect you from the small glass splinters which are a PITA. Vacuum up the debris and then cut off any remaining urethane before cleaning the surface with alcohol...prime her up and lay a fresh bead of urethane on the mating surface(the urethane might have to be heated up to a certain temperature). Finally get a 2nd person to help you set the glass(we used those big suction cups)and your done. Reassemble all the hardware and dont wash your car for at least 1-2 days to let everything cure properly. Goodluck if you want to make an attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Hot + Cold = 0wn3d h4rdc0r3! http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:6Nw67i2h8BEJ:www.westburypharmacy.com/Merchant2/mivagraphics/274-209.jpg Icy Hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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