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Posted by 91blackonblack (Member # 11591) on
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Anybody have a good way of taking out the front windshield?an how do i take the molding around it off whats the best way without bending it.were do i start to take it off frm?the top?sides?an what should i use to do it?an is it one whole piece? an what can i use to take the front windshield off with? will a crowbar bee koo to use? i jus wana know becaise wen i take it to the body shop i wana save some money an time for them to get started?an good advice would be good thnx.
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on
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I believe you start at the bottom on the moldings and just be careful as shit. And as for the wind shield. Yours is broke kick that shit out nigga. If you don't want to kick it get some strong but thin wire like the wire to hold a brake caliper up. Slide it through the sealant on the bottom and just pull up and pull all around till you can pop the windshield off
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on
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You'll save yourself a huge headache by paying a glass company to come do it, it's only like $150.
Posted by 91blackonblack (Member # 11591) on
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Well a glass company said they would come take it out an put it in for $75.but I'm trunk to take it to the body shop.idk ill figure it out
Posted by 91blackonblack (Member # 11591) on
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Anybody knows were u can buy the tool to take the front windshield Off @?
Posted by 7-Up Man (Member # 8345) on
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Harbor Freight sells the window removal tool. First there is a knife like device to cut through the all the goo to safely remove the glass. You may also want to grab a couple of suction handles if you plan to replace it also.
Posted by 91blackonblack (Member # 11591) on
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OK thnx
Posted by BAD ASS 5.HO (Member # 10947) on
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Quan, b smart. those tools are garbage you easely brake the glass with m. go to home depo and get a couple of feet of braided wire or cut the wire that opens the hood. you only need the inside. hit me up iff u think of duin it this way u save a couple buks and the chance of craking the glass
Posted by RAP66 (Member # 3360) on
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I have both of the HF glass tools & they absolutely suck, was removing my front window to seal up a leak and cracked my front glass. $100 bux and they glass guy came out to install brand new glass. Pay the $$ and let the glass guy do it.
If you still want to do this, you need to get the adhesive (check the date on it, old adhesive wont stick) or find some Butyl which is not really that good. Call a friend, some beer, piano wire, use the wire to cut the old glue to lift the window out.
[ August 18, 2012, 11:50 AM: Message edited by: RAP66 ]
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