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| matteyp |
 Feb 23 2011, 09:11 PM
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Nothing a little JB Weld can't fix...  Group: Members Posts: 263 Joined: 8-June 09 From: WA Member No.: 10,450 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
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.
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| Eric_Shea |
Feb 24 2011, 12:53 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I installed mine as per the factory manual. It works well if (like everything) you prep well.
One of the things I would recommend if you decide to do it this way is to "dry fit" the windshield before you put the butyl down. Do this with a friend and measure the gaps on each side. You may even want to make up some spacers out of wood (shaved dowels etc.) so each of you have the same gap. When we did mine, my friend Dave and I got to that "oh shit" moment where we had to guess and call out from across the car... "I've got about 1/4" you? Yup same here." "Plop..." into the butyl it went. Luckly, our eyeball measurements were pretty much spot on. Start with a very clean track. You can see some of the last butyl remnents in this shot. All of that was cleaned out with a heavy solvent: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net-1110-1298573634.1.jpg) Another tip. Use new clips. I used a 5mm socket to push them in. Makes it much easier and no wasted. broken clips.: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net-1110-1298573634.2.jpg) Rubber blocks are under the windshield and you can see the new clips on the side: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net-1110-1298573634.3.jpg) Make sure your butyl is the proper thickness. If it's too thick, the trim will sit too high and wont want to snap into the new clips you just installed: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net-1110-1298573635.4.jpg) Hope that helps. |
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| sawtooth |
Feb 24 2011, 01:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 297 Joined: 25-June 08 From: Boise, ID Member No.: 9,211 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
What's the best way to remove the old windshield?
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matteyp Windshield install Feb 23 2011, 09:11 PM
ConeDodger I used the original butyl rubber rope method. You ... Feb 23 2011, 09:48 PM gothspeed I have the same questions as the OP ............ I... Feb 24 2011, 07:46 AM mojorisen914 The paint you want to use is the Frit paint. Like ... Feb 24 2011, 07:51 AM toon1 I also installed my windshield recently.
I use... Feb 24 2011, 09:04 AM
ConeDodger
I also installed my windshield recently.
I us... Feb 24 2011, 10:48 AM gothspeed
I also installed my windshield recently.
I us... Feb 24 2011, 11:28 AM
SirAndy If you use the black rubber trim like mentioned in... Feb 24 2011, 05:33 PM Root_Werks
What's the best way to remove the old windshi... Feb 24 2011, 02:22 PM mepstein :D Feb 24 2011, 01:20 PM sawtooth I figured that was coming... <_< but what i... Feb 24 2011, 01:23 PM Drums66
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...Ya I love the sound of breaking glass :ev... Feb 24 2011, 05:23 PM mepstein There are some threads about removal. They crack e... Feb 24 2011, 01:31 PM sawtooth
There are some threads about removal. They crack ... Feb 24 2011, 01:33 PM Rex-n-effect I recently removed mine. I started at the lower ri... Feb 24 2011, 02:42 PM matteyp Ok so if I use the rubber seal do I need to silcon... Feb 24 2011, 03:53 PM Joe Owensby Don't use silicone to fill the holes. It cre... Feb 24 2011, 04:50 PM |
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