Winshield removal
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From: Covington USA
Winshield removal
So, took the Bron in to have the windshield fixed today. Turns out that they remember all too well my truck. Apparently, back in September when the original owner had the glass put in he was told to not drive it for two hours, not to drive the freeway for at least 10, and not to use the defroster for 24.
When they saw the windshield, they said they knew it would be back because the original owner said he could not avoid the freeway for any length of time, so he took it and drove the freeway immediately. The urethane was not cured yet, so the force of the 60+ mph caused the urethane to blow inward causing it to lose its seal.
They fixed it for free, and sent me on my way. I sat in the parking lot for two hours and took a nap, then drove home on the backroads a 35mph the whole way home. Funny, but I passed the original owners house on these backroads. Wonder what he had to take the freeway for.
Anyway, so far so good. Thanks for the info on all of this. Especialy from you 66 Ranger.
When they saw the windshield, they said they knew it would be back because the original owner said he could not avoid the freeway for any length of time, so he took it and drove the freeway immediately. The urethane was not cured yet, so the force of the 60+ mph caused the urethane to blow inward causing it to lose its seal.
They fixed it for free, and sent me on my way. I sat in the parking lot for two hours and took a nap, then drove home on the backroads a 35mph the whole way home. Funny, but I passed the original owners house on these backroads. Wonder what he had to take the freeway for.
Anyway, so far so good. Thanks for the info on all of this. Especialy from you 66 Ranger.
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From: Texas panhandle
Winshield removal
Glad to help. I use a urethane that cures in about an hour on most of my installations because of people like the previous owner of you Bronco. It seems like no matter what you tell people, they all know more about your job than you do.... This adhesive costs more money but it's worth it to me to know that the job is done right and it won't be coming back cause it leaked.
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Winshield removal
You guys are amazing. Where do you guys get your knowledge?
In my option, this forum has brought together some bright minds very knowledgeable in the mechanical and technical fields. It is great to share this knowledge with others with the same interests.
Thanks Dekuma, 66Ranger, and you other guys for your help. I appreciate all your help. I am following your advice on the windshield removal and will be purchasing want you said. I hope the weather will let up some. I am unfortunate not to have a garage and am at the mercy of the weather all the time. I think I spend more time hopping around my truck on half frozen toes then Jeremiah did in the wilderness.
Will let ya all know my progress on this Windshield soon.
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In my option, this forum has brought together some bright minds very knowledgeable in the mechanical and technical fields. It is great to share this knowledge with others with the same interests.
Thanks Dekuma, 66Ranger, and you other guys for your help. I appreciate all your help. I am following your advice on the windshield removal and will be purchasing want you said. I hope the weather will let up some. I am unfortunate not to have a garage and am at the mercy of the weather all the time. I think I spend more time hopping around my truck on half frozen toes then Jeremiah did in the wilderness.
Will let ya all know my progress on this Windshield soon.
Old Diver
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From: Texas panhandle
Winshield removal
Good luck with your project. I might caution you that when you are using the molding removal tool, be careful with the hook and make sure it is under the clip and not against the edge of the glass. If you hook the edge of the glass it will chip or break it and this will give you a stress point. I also want to caution you that the chances of you, with your inexperience, pulling this off are slim at best. I've been doing this for 15 years and I won't do it unless the customer understands that we will probably break the glass and he will have to buy a new one. I always have a new one in stock, just in case. I bought this experience with blood, sweat and sore muscles. Once again, good luck and I hope it works out for you. Keep us posted.
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From: Effingham,IL USA
Winshield removal
i just fixed my leaky windshield with a tube of silicone from auto zone made especially for windshields. i didnt take the chrome trim off, just siliconed the top of the trim where it meets the roof. go slow and get a good bead on the whole thing. wipe any excess sealant with a rag. that stuff flows really well and is almost invisible when dry. the key is not to use too much. if you want to take the trim off in the future just cut the silicone with a razor blade to separate it. this worked 100% for me- my windshield used to leak at a half dozen places, after i siliconed it i havent had 1 drop drip out and its rained a couple times. make sure you get the stuff made just for windshields- its a lot thinner than the regular silicone.
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