Suction Cup Lifter for Windshield Options

[bbrock]

After a year of waiting, I finally have a windshield ready for me to pick up only about 100 miles away. I will swing by Harbor Freight and pick up some suction cup lifters for the install. Call me paranoid, but they have a variety of choices and I want to make sure I get some that work. None are expensive which increases my paranoia. which ones have a proven success record?

[rgalla9146]

As a member of the windshield self-install club (with a solid win/loss record)
allow me.
First, clean the flange thoroughly, remove all residue, wipe with wax/ grease
remover.
Second, lay glass in place on the flange (no butyl yet) and CENTER it with
whatever you can. Centering the glass accurately is critical to trim install
later. 1" pieces of paint stirrers work for me. Tape the spacers in place.
The rubbers that come with the 3M butyl kit are a bit too thick.
Third, lay one piece of 2" wide tape on the bottom center of the glass extending
straight across the gap onto the cowl. This tape acts as your guide / target
to first contact as the glass is lowered into place
Make sure that you have a spacer or spacers near the center bottom of
the glass.
Fourth, install butyl as uniformly as you can.
Fifth, with an assistant, lower the glass close to the frame allowing the center bottom to touch first (accurately centered !)
Allow glass to settle on full perimeter. Check for full contact on butyl.
Sixth, relax.

[HansJan]

As a member of the windshield self-install club (with a solid win/loss record)
allow me.
First, clean the flange thoroughly, remove all residue, wipe with wax/ grease
remover.
Second, lay glass in place on the flange (no butyl yet) and CENTER it with
whatever you can. Centering the glass accurately is critical to trim install
later. 1" pieces of paint stirrers work for me. Tape the spacers in place.
The rubbers that come with the 3M butyl kit are a bit too thick.
Third, lay one piece of 2" wide tape on the bottom center of the glass extending
straight across the gap onto the cowl. This tape acts as your guide / target
to first contact as the glass is lowered into place
Make sure that you have a spacer or spacers near the center bottom of
the glass.
Fourth, install butyl as uniformly as you can.
Fifth, with an assistant, lower the glass close to the frame allowing the center bottom to touch first (accurately centered !)
Allow glass to settle on full perimeter. Check for full contact on butyl.
Sixth, relax.

I forgotten the name of the stuff. But it best to primer the flange first.