Windscreen replacement question, Rubber surround? Options

[DaveO90s4]

Hi all,

I've done a a search for "+windscreen +replacement" but can't see an answer to my question, as follows:-

When I have my cracked windscreen replaced do I need to have new rubber surrounds in which to install it? The windscreen supplier says 'no, it is bonded into place' but I'd really like to be sure.

If I do need rubber surrounds or other related parts while doing the job, any suggested suppliers? I see the inner lower rubber piece looks tired and cracked)

Thanks yet again,

Dave

[Mikey914]

If you use the windshield replacement rubber, you will not need the clips and the setting block. You will need to set with urethane. Some frit the edge of the glass as the urethane bead is exposed. If your installer can make a very good bead, it's not a noticable. This is what I did with my green car. It's less expensive mainly due to the chrome, but if it's not executed well will look like crap. Really depends on what you plan to do with the car. If you plan to remove to repaint in the next few years, it may be the way to go, personally I like the chrome better.