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Windshield, installation |
DavidSweden |
Jul 26 2016, 08:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 8-June 14 From: Sweden Member No.: 17,452 Region Association: Scandinavia |
The windshield on my car needs replacing before I invest in a new one I have a question regarding installation.
The current windshield has a rubber seal around instead of the chrome trim. Can anyone tell me if the install procedure is the same as for the chrome trim and can I reuse the rubber? The car is a 76 are the windshields the same for all models? Thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1300.photobucket.com-17452-1469542714.1.jpg) |
Darren C |
Jul 26 2016, 09:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 26-December 14 From: Chichester UK Member No.: 18,255 Region Association: England |
Can anyone tell me if the install procedure is the same as for the chrome trim?
With the aftermarket rubber seal the screen will most probably have been bonded in using a modern sealant. This will need to be cut out with a cheese wire tool. The chrome trim is clipped in using a series of “use once” plastic clips. Chances are these clips have been removed by whoever fitted the rubber seal. If you would like to go back to a chrome surround its always best practice to get a new set of clips anyway. and can I reuse the rubber? Cutting out the bonding agent/sealant risks damaging the rubber, but it’s a low cost item so you’d be wise to get a new one if you want to stay with the aftermarket look, especially as with such an expensive job, it would be a shame to spoil it by using an old re-used cheap rubber seal. The car is a 76 are the windshields the same for all models? Yes. Porsche Centre are by far the best (and I found) the cheapest for a new GENUINE windshield, plus it fits and has Porsche optical quality. Good luck Check out my Build-off thread for picture/information on windshield replacement. |
worn |
Jul 26 2016, 11:27 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,152 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yes. Porsche Centre are by far the best (and I found) the cheapest for a new GENUINE windshield, plus it fits and has Porsche optical quality. Good luck Check out my Build-off thread for picture/information on windshield replacement. I can say that I bought one from Rock Auto, which was convenient and it made it to me intact via China. Very thin glass. You are making the right move. I am using butyl sealer tape for the install. |
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