windshield install, any tips? Options

[djm914-6]

I received the AA kit and instructions but the trim clips part seems a little confusing. Maybe it'll all make sense when I get into it.

Thanks

[charliew]

My 75 seems to have perfect trim. I really don't see any rust specks around it but really want to know as it is going to get a repaint at some point. I want the trim to stay straight if at all possible. After reading this and the other thread it seems the only way to get the trim off without screwing it up is to cut the clip rivet with a putty knife or something. I will talk to my local favorite family owned glass shop before I start. Also all the brothers have been to urethane schools to be the best they can be on urethanes and their associated primers. I try to do everything myself and breaking the windshield is something I have experienced and wasn't too happy about but saving the trim is higher on my list. Damaging the trim and living with some dingy looking trim is not something I want to live with.

There is a good chance that my windshield has too many very small specks too reuse.

Has anyone ever removed the trim and had it remain pristene?

Also I am familiar with the metal stud and the spacers as I think thats what my 69 camaro had but the 914 seems to use only plastic.

I will need to think about this as the car most possibly will end up on the rosesserie but I have not really decided yet about changing colors. It's malaga red and maroon even though my son is a aggie is not my facorite car color. If I have the windshield removed when does it come out to do the channel? Before I start dissassembly or after it's on the rotesserie?