Windshield install Options

[matteyp]

Hey guys so I was wondering if I could get some insight on windshield installation. I've read in the lupwalli threads that if u use the black rubber seal you need to paint the edges of the windshield so it doesn't show or something. Is this true? Also do u need to fill in all the clips holes with silicone or something? Do u also still need to use the butyl? Thanks for the info.

Matt

[toon1]

I also installed my windshield recently.

I used the urathane adhiesive instead of the butyl tape, both work good.

I decided on the urathane because it's a glue and they are using on new vehichles.
It was kind of tricky to use but worked good.

If you are going to go with the urathane, have a pro do it.

The Butyl tape is much easier to use.

ALSO there are two spacer blocks that go under the widshield,between the frame and the windsield that keep the glass from eventually settling/creeping down onto the body/windshield frame.

If you use the black rubber trim like mentioned in the classics thread, you won't need the the blocks or the trim clips

[gothspeed]

I also installed my windshield recently.

I used the urathane adhiesive instead of the butyl tape, both work good.

I decided on the urathane because it's a glue and they are using on new vehichles.
It was kind of tricky to use but worked good.

If you are going to go with the urathane, have a pro do it.

The Butyl tape is much easier to use.

ALSO there are two spacer blocks that go under the widshield,between the frame and the windsield that keep the glass from eventually settling/creeping down onto the body/windshield frame.

If you use the black rubber trim like mentioned in the classics thread, you won't need the the blocks or the trim clips

I used the urethane glue for the rear window and it worked great, I prefer it over the black tar rope (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) .......................... now I need to find that 'classics thread' you mentioned to see how the front windshield is installed ............ using the black rubber trim that 914rubber sells.