TexasEd 200 Report post Posted February 7, 2023 Lots of good info here on butyl vs urethane sealing. I think my current glass has at least some butyl sealer. I’m getting a paint job and new headliner so the glass is coming out. Windshield needs to be replaced but back glass is fine. All my windows are clear/ non-tinted but it would be nice to have the ribbon of tint at the top. Geting ready to call glass companies. I already ordered the rear gasket. I think I can do that myself but may want installer to do the front. what should I be asking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 200 Report post Posted February 7, 2023 I found one local shop so far that can get the Carlite tinted with Blue shade band at the top and willing to do the work on an old car. Install cost is reasonable when you take into account the glass is over 63% of the total when I look at the price at NPD. He said he would put the Urethane on the pinch weld instead of the glass. Seems like it would be best not to dictate that to a pro. Leaning on paying for the windshield install but doing the back glass myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 187 Report post Posted February 7, 2023 I found that the front glass was easier for me than the rear glass. I found too that it is easier with a helper. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 200 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 I ordered a few extra clips but will try to clean the adhesive off of the original ones and reuse. I read here or somewhere to use diesel to clean it. I’ll put some in a jar with the parts and soak them overnight unless there is a better suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 834 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 I used a penny to scrape most of the adhesive off the back side of windshield trim, then used solvent to make it purty. Anything softer than stainless or aluminum will work as a scraper and not leave marks. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 66 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 For rear window install the following may be helpful after learning from my mistakes from misinformation on other forums: 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,232 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 Hopefully Ridge will chime in, he has a great method that doesn't take long. He did my back glass and it doesn't leak. I did my front glass, and well, ya, it has a leak, so... 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites