Windshield in before paint??
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Windshield in before paint??
Gonna finally be Painting my truck after about a year and a half of doing rust repair and bodywork. You think it would be a good idea to put the windshield and back slider back in before final color goes on, or paint, then install glass?? Was just curious cause don't wanna be scratching up things trying to put them in?? Any suggestions??
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She is gonna be blizzard white pearl. A Toyota color. I personally really like the color, and I think it will look great on the truck after all rocker moldings, wheel well moldings and upper dent moldings installed.
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After paint, but the glass installers i have spoke to in the past say ,before, then they don't have to be as careful about scratching it. I assumed they just never wanted to take time to protect the new paint.
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Paint is also your final layer of protection, pay as much attention to the areas that you won't see, that includes cleaning, prep and primer. It's worth the extra time and effort to keep your truck protected. Looking forward to seeing it shine 
So, Yes paint first.
So, Yes paint first.
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Another vote for paint first. Nothing screams cheap paint job more than overspray/tape lines on window gaskets. No matter how good a paint job.
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If the windshield is out then paint away and have the glass installers be careful with there install tools and tricks, nothing worse than a new paint job and a even newer scratch. DUH
If it in and you want or need to leave it in (new seal and glass) and do not want to risk a break or pay again $$ for a removal just to paint).
I have heard of a trick to hold up the outer edge of the rubber seal with a piece of string or cord just put it like 3/16th" in or under it all the way around, so the paint will get under it????
Probable only work on a new seal??
Just a trick, not a proven tip, and old painter guy told me this....maybe BS?? Maybe a Earl Scheib/MACCO trick??
If it in and you want or need to leave it in (new seal and glass) and do not want to risk a break or pay again $$ for a removal just to paint).
I have heard of a trick to hold up the outer edge of the rubber seal with a piece of string or cord just put it like 3/16th" in or under it all the way around, so the paint will get under it????
Probable only work on a new seal??
Just a trick, not a proven tip, and old painter guy told me this....maybe BS?? Maybe a Earl Scheib/MACCO trick??
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Always paint before installation. If you want to wait and do final body pain after glass is added, get a good primer and get some of the paint you will be using for the body and at least spray around where the gaskets will sit. All the prevention you can do in those areas will pay off years down the road.
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If the windshield is out then paint away and have the glass installers be careful with there install tools and tricks, nothing worse than a new paint job and a even newer scratch. DUH
If it in and you want or need to leave it in (new seal and glass) and do not want to risk a break or pay again $$ for a removal just to paint).
I have heard of a trick to hold up the outer edge of the rubber seal with a piece of string or cord just put it like 3/16th" in or under it all the way around, so the paint will get under it????
Probable only work on a new seal??
Just a trick, not a proven tip, and old painter guy told me this....maybe BS?? Maybe a Earl Scheib/MACCO trick??
If it in and you want or need to leave it in (new seal and glass) and do not want to risk a break or pay again $$ for a removal just to paint).
I have heard of a trick to hold up the outer edge of the rubber seal with a piece of string or cord just put it like 3/16th" in or under it all the way around, so the paint will get under it????
Probable only work on a new seal??
Just a trick, not a proven tip, and old painter guy told me this....maybe BS?? Maybe a Earl Scheib/MACCO trick??
yes it does work. But, you would get better coverage with the glass out.
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Yes we all know that, thanks for covering it again, I am only suggesting the other way to save him money in case that is a issue. No one mentioned any other route but "paint with it out".
I like trying to be the other side of the coin and think outside of the box.
Just maybe he got all new glass and seals and said "damn I cant afford to pay for a remove and reinstalled after a new paint job, oh what to do"?
Yea I am sure he can remove and reinstall in 10 min by himself, like all the rest of us right?
Insert (chuckle)
I like trying to be the other side of the coin and think outside of the box.
Just maybe he got all new glass and seals and said "damn I cant afford to pay for a remove and reinstalled after a new paint job, oh what to do"?
Yea I am sure he can remove and reinstall in 10 min by himself, like all the rest of us right?
Insert (chuckle)