I have no idea how to describe it...it goes around the full perimeter of the glass...looks like someone used a 2" blade of some sort when they were putting in the new glass. It feels like it's something that should come off...I tried a little rubbing alcohol, nothing.

They did a crappy job on the inside of the glass...the black glue is wavy and not even Just another reason that I'll be pulling it and putting a new base gasket at some point.

Hope you can see it in the pics.

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take it back....


Single Side Foam Installation Tape .25 X .25 X 18 Ft prevents squeeze out of urethane

It's all over the interior trim too. That $&!# is a mess to clean up when it hardens.

I've only used the butyl rubber to install windshields in 914s. I believe I typically get 5/16". It comes in a roll along with spacer blocks. The spacers keep the windshield from sagging and I usually leave them in place. Make sure that if you pull the windshield, that you install new clips for the trim.

Hopefully, whoever you paid to do that job will man-up and do it right.

As for the crap on the glass, not sure what to tell you. Might try a tiny amount of nail polish remover to see if that cuts it, but be careful around your trim.

That is upsetting to see. Have you tried some window cleaner and maybe some 0000 steel wool? Try a very small spot first. Regardless of that, the goop they used to secure the glass looks like a 5-year-old did it. I would definitely dispute the charge if you charged it and have another shop do the window correctly.

OOOps.

I thought folks on here mentioned several times they the shouldn't be clued in anyway as they will crack due to body movement ?.
Don't see an easy way to clean that mess up...hope it wasn't fitted by a so called professional.
Not sure how you would get this screen out ,could you heat up the urethane make an entry point hole and cut the joint using fishing line or similar,I've never done it.

Looks like they got glue on the glass then scraped it off. Not good. It should be butyl tape. I wouldn’t touch it. I’d take it back and tell them to make it right.

I'll 2nd mepstein. Take it back before you do anything, and take it up with the shop manager.

If I were going to try a solvent, I'd start with lighter fluid (naptha), chemically it's not very hot and shouldn't harm anything, and maybe a single edge razor blade.

dont touch it take it back... thats why modern windshields have a black out one inch wide black out around them to hide the mess,,, I gave em the benefit , of saying at least they should have used a barrier...

seen em both ways proper,,butyl/urethane

i hate urethane,,butt it can be done correctly

Big no-no.

Your glass has now stiffened your windshield hoop. Good for your windshield hoop, bad for your windshield. They often crack after this improper installation.

Originally, they were installed with butyl tape. It is an easy two person job, and a doable one person job.

At this point, you’re basically fuched. Uninstalling will break it.

I’d guess they’ll tell you they can’t legally do a butyl tape install. So check your laws before you go.

Sorry... you can probably get them to cleanup their mess though...

This window predates my ownership...I have a receipt for a place called Glass Doctor in Danville, IL. 3/2013 is the date. Think that would hold up?

The dash is a mess all around, so it needs to come out at some point...looks like they also used the existing gasket...trim is popped up on one side too.

I have other fish to fry on this project, I'll reach out to them, on behalf of the previous owner...it's a shit job using nice sigla green tinted glass....

That changes everything. They might help you out but I wouldn’t expect them to.

It will crack. Then you will get to put in a new one. Urethane should never be used on a 914

Just last week I was driving with my left hand upon the top left corner of the windshield. The movement was barely noticeable, but movement non the less. Place your finger tips right where the aluminum frame meets the glass then drive around a bit.

Are you sure the discoloration is on the surface of the glass?? and not in the mid layer of the safety glass itself. See if you can remove it from the surface with a new razor blade which won't mar the glass but 'plane' the residue off.