Anyone installed their own glass before?

"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
11/09/2015 at 14:15 • Filed to: None

I’m about to embark on the scaaaary task of re-installing my original rear window. Tonight is the final cleanup night at auto body class, then I’ve gotta do it. Local glass shops don’t want to touch it because liability BS and it’s not their glass... WTF. So, I’ve googled, youtube’d, asked lots of questions and now I turn to the experienced members of Oppo to check my list and see if there’s anything I missed.

Products:

http://3mcollision.com/how-to/glass-i…

http://3mcollision.com/3m-single-step…

Instructions:

Also, put in the moulding clips before the window, and push the trim onto the clips immediately to see if there are any misalignments that need addressing before the urethane cures.

My window before removing the trim:

And with the window missing...

I’ve removed the rust and welded in new metal, put fiberglass bondo in all the low areas and little holes leftover from welding, and tonight I’m doing the final cleanup and smoothing, and putting an epoxy primer around the entire windowframe. Next week I’m going to put the window back in and I’m trying to make sure it’s a one-time deal... This could be the most important body repair I’m making to this car.

So, what did I forget?

DISCUSSION (6)

crowmolly > deekster_caddy
11/09/2015 at 14:22

What’s your timeframe on getting the car in paint?

deekster_caddy > crowmolly
11/09/2015 at 14:25

I still have a lot of work to do before it’s ready for paint. I need the rear window back in now, though. I’m supposed to drive it on a 700 mile trip in two weeks and I’m not doing that with missing glass...

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > deekster_caddy
11/09/2015 at 14:50

I’m going to have to reinstall the Ranchero’s windshield at some point. Right now it’s hiding in the shop attic, bedded in comfy over-ceiling blow-in insulation. Similar design with a rubber gasket and snap-in aluminum trim fascia.

Leon711 > deekster_caddy
11/09/2015 at 15:12

When I was 18 I replaced the windscreen on my 1988 vw polo, outside when it was snowing,with barely any tools. It took hours because I was so cold. It should a breeze for you.

deekster_caddy > Leon711
11/09/2015 at 22:41

Thanks. I’ve got myself all worked up over this one because I’m not finished yet and feeling pressured about time... For some reason it makes me nervous because glass...

Leon711 > deekster_caddy
11/10/2015 at 13:41

I understand the concern, just relax.

Don’t bend the glass and take your time.