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> Windshield replacement, chrome or not to chrome
Hine62
post Jun 26 2013, 07:59 PM
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What are the odds of saving the existing chrome pieces around the windshield? or should I go with the black rubber replacement?

I'll have to hire someone to do the replacement either way...
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post Jun 26 2013, 08:10 PM
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There are threads that document removal techniques. If your careful, it can be saved.
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post Jun 26 2013, 08:39 PM
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its not chrome its aluminum. if it looks like crap you can polish it out pretty easy. there are tutorial threads here on how to remove it and locate the clips
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post Jun 26 2013, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(Hine62 @ Jun 26 2013, 09:59 PM) *


I'll have to hire someone to do the replacement either way...


Do NOT let just any window hack touch your windshield, pay to get someone who has a freaking clue on how to change a 914 windshield .

The trim is expensive and a hack with a tube of urethane will totally fuck it up.
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post Jun 26 2013, 10:41 PM
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I went with the plain rubber from 914Rubber.
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post Jun 26 2013, 10:46 PM
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You can do it and save it. Just had a thought about using a razor blade to cut the clips since you should replace them anyway. I'm not a big fan of the rubber, but since it's not my car, do whatever you like the look of. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I'll try to remember to test out my thought on a car tomorrow.
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post Jun 26 2013, 10:47 PM
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One of the easiest jobs I have ever done on my 914... Search for the threads.
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post Jun 26 2013, 10:53 PM
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I recall that 914Rubber offer new Aluminum surround??
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post Jun 27 2013, 01:47 AM
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Yep,
I have both.
I recently did the rubber on mine. It's ok, but the chrome looks better, Just a matter of price.
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post Jun 27 2013, 02:06 AM
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If authenticity is not a concern and your trim is less than perfect, there is another option. I will eventually wire-wheel the fire damage off of mine, because the finish is ruined. I'm eventually going triple black on the exterior of the car. I'm blacking everything out, even the door handles. With the trim, I'm going to PlastiDip it. If you can't afford to drop $200 for new trim, PlastiDip. If you don't like the look, or change your mind, it is always removable. If it gets scratched, just touch it up. You can re-do the trim as many times as you like and it comes in all kinds of colors. And it is cheap to do and re-do. PlastiDip will stick to anything. You can do it while the trim is in place too, just mask it off and go.
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post Jun 27 2013, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 26 2013, 10:46 PM) *

You can do it and save it. Just had a thought about using a razor blade to cut the clips since you should replace them anyway. I'm not a big fan of the rubber, but since it's not my car, do whatever you like the look of. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I'll try to remember to test out my thought on a car tomorrow.

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IMHO it is the only to safely remove the trim without damaging it. You will need to then remove the windshield, install new clips. AA has a kit for this.
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post Jun 27 2013, 10:17 AM
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Yup, just tried it. Works better than anything else I've tried. Look for a picture of someone's project with the windshield out for the clip locations, then just slide a razor blade between the trim and the body and tap down with a hammer (WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES). Once all the clips are cut, the trim will pretty much just lift out.

Unless, of course, some jackass glued it in like the one I just did. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Also, I'm not a fan of urethane glass installs on our cars. I prefer the original butyl because I think the chassis flexes too much and the urethane is too rigid, so the glass tends to break. The butyl lets the glass float and keeps some stress out of it. Plus a messy urethane install can keep the trim from going in, or if you put the trim in early it can stick to the trim, making it impossible to remove later.

ALSO, whoever does this work (you should do it) needs to be aware that new trim clips need to go in BEFORE the glass, and the trim clips must have a gap away from the glass so that they can flex open when you push the trim in. If the installer simply rests the bottom edge of the glass against the clips you'll never get the trim in correctly.
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post Jun 27 2013, 10:27 AM
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The spacers (914 541 907 10) are NLA on Pelican. Where do you get those these days?

FWIW, here is the classic thread for anyone who struggles with searching this site as much as I do.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=74816
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post Jun 27 2013, 11:16 AM
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I usually just eyeball it and that works fine. If you feel like getting technical, see the pic from the manual. BUT those factory spacer blocks assume you're using factory glass. Some aftermarket glass is bigger. So you end up having to visually check it anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


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post Jun 27 2013, 11:42 AM
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Got it. Thanks for the info on the spacers.

So, the 19 clips are just there to hold the trim in place?
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post Jun 27 2013, 12:12 PM
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I just installed my windshield.


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post Jun 27 2013, 12:28 PM
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How hard is it to REMOVE the windshield (without breaking it)?
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post Jun 27 2013, 12:35 PM
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I used fishing line wire. Made a gap somewhere and put it through, then attached pliers on each end and sawed and pulled. Two people of course. Never broke one taking it out, just putting the trim on once.
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post Jun 27 2013, 12:35 PM
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How hard is it to REMOVE the windshield (without breaking it)?


Be gentle. After 40 years it still sticks pretty good. It can be done, but requires time and finesse...
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post Jun 27 2013, 01:23 PM
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I used fishing line wire. Made a gap somewhere and put it through, then attached pliers on each end and sawed and pulled. Two people of course. Never broke one taking it out, just putting the trim on once.


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