Windshield go to guy, Washington?

[Lenie]

Any of you guys know a go to guy that installs windshields here in good ol' Washingtion. Been reading a few horror stories on windshield installs on these old cars and would prefer to go w/someone who's actually installed a few windshields on Camaro's/Firebird's if possible.:poke: Unless you can tell me I've got nothing to worry about:guns:

[sds machining]

Any of you guys know a go to guy that installs windshields here in good ol' Washingtion. Been reading a few horror stories on windshield installs on these old cars and would prefer to go w/someone who's actually installed a few windshields on Camaro's/Firebird's if possible.:poke: Unless you can tell me I've got nothing to worry about:guns:

Kevin at Auto Glass Past and Present..

http://my.sema.org/organizations/profile/view/id/137279

[Lenie]

Kevin at Auto Glass Past and Present..

http://my.sema.org/organizations/profile/view/id/137279

Thanks, appreciate it. Kinda hoping to find one a tadd closer.

[glassman]

Don't know any body up there but if you'd like, you can pm me and I'll give u my cell. I did auto glass for 15 years and have done my fair share of "cars featured on grass"...mike

[Lenie]

JUST DO IT!

to install the front and back glass is very easy on these cars.

#1 set the glass in the hole, then space it evenly side to side and top to bottom. while it is sitting in position, cut two shims for the bottom out of a wooden dowel, i like paint stirrers as they are flat and easy to tape into position. tape the dowels/spacers into position, so when you lay the glass in the hole and the urethane is there you can basically just drop it into the correct position top to bottom. do not let the dowel go all the way to the bottom of the glass bed to where it will touch the urethane. clean the glass inside and out, before you install it. cut the tit on the tube of urethane so it is about 7/16 hole, the glass bed is about 7/16 wide. lay a nice bead of the urethane around the entire glass bed. you may want to practice for a foot or so, on a piece of cardboard! lay down a bead about 3/16 to 1/4 tall all the way around the bed for the glass. you will need a helper. you on one side him on the other. sit the bottom edge on the wooden shim, lower it towards the bed, then drop the glass into position when it is about 2" from the bed, then slide it side to side to even it out left to right. the shims at the bottom will have it sitting centered top to bottom. now with open palms put a little pressure on the glass to seat it in the bed you can slap it a few times to seat it...always use an open hand when slapping or applying pressure to the glass to seat it in the urethane. you will be able to see it seat in the urethane so you know you have good adhesion and a water tight seal! if you have any spaces where it is not touching the glass, and cant seat it with pressure on the urethane, use the glass install tool to force a little more urethane under the glass in that spot from inside and out, but if you laid down a nice even bead, you should not have any issues with this.

buy one of these install tools http://www.dkhardware.com/product-4030-216-tapered-tip-windshield-stick-setting-tool.html

once the glass is installed in position, take the glass tool wrap a piece of paper towel around the end dip it in thinner and clean any excess urethane out of the groove around the glass, between the glass and sheet metal so there is room to install the reveal moldings after the urethane has cured overnight....repeat on the front glass and you are golden!

you may want to check u tube for an install video, it is a very easy operation, do be afraid of it bro! good luck, rm

Thanks for the detailed write up, guess I just need to grow a pair. Got my one piece headliner in and it's tight, just don't want to get urethane all over.


Don't know any body up there but if you'd like, you can pm me and I'll give u my cell. I did auto glass for 15 years and have done my fair share of "cars featured on grass"...mike

I should just fly you here:idea: Thanks, I may get ahold of you.

[JayR]

Try Todd Block @ Performance Auto Glass in Tacoma 253 377 9195

[Lenie]

Try Todd Block @ Performance Auto Glass in Tacoma 253 377 9195

Thanks

[Musclerodz]

FYI, your glass is shipping Monday.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Thanks Mike.

Any of you paint a one inch band on your windshield before installation? Thought we had a thread on how to on the forum pages but I can't seem to locate it.

[Musclerodz]

Thanks Mike.

Any of you paint a one inch band on your windshield before installation? Thought we had a thread on how to on the forum pages but I can't seem to locate it.Our glass guy paints a black primer band around the edge to make sure the urethane will adhere to the glass. New glass is already comes painted. You could ask him to paint a wider band, mind you it might be streaky looking on the inside since it is applied with an applicator brush.

[Lenie]

Thanks Mike, didn't know the new glass already came w/the black band. Just wanted to hide the glue. Thanks again.

[Musclerodz]

Thanks Mike, didn't know the new glass already came w/the black band. Just wanted to hide the glue. Thanks again.

not the old style for our cars, new glass for modern cars is already painted

[preston]

Maltby Auto Glass in Maltby near Monroe does the old style rubber seal windshields which is what I assumed you were talking about, but it sounds like you are putting in a modern flush style.

[youthpastor]

Lenie- Tahoma glass here in our complex- they paint the band and everything. They are solid- I would bring the car in not use the mobile crew. FYI

that's who we use exclusively

[Lenie]

Thanks everyone for the responses, really appreciate the help.

[glassman]

The black band serves several purposes. One, the urethane will breakdown in the uv's so the band protects it. Two, it hides the factory slop (although since robotization the beads are almost perfect). Three, bonding to the glass for both impact and structural rigidity.

Regular "primar" may pull the black away from the glass as the urethane cures (it shrinks). Good luck, sounds like the guys in tohama are your guys. Post pics...

Mike a

[GregWeld]

Maltby Auto Glass in Maltby near Monroe does the old style rubber seal windshields which is what I assumed you were talking about, but it sounds like you are putting in a modern flush style.



Ya know -- I used Maltby Glass for the '55 I built for my buddy Rick ---- I can't recommend his work... Nice guy and everything - plus you get to have breakfast at the Maltby Cafe... but his work was real average and took way too long. I think he just does stuff part time.

[glassman]

Plus, rubber gaskets never came on a camaro...

[DBasher]

mmmm...cinnamon rolls!

[Lenie]

Ya know -- I used Maltby Glass for the '55 I built for my buddy Rick ---- I can't recommend his work... Nice guy and everything - plus you get to have breakfast at the Maltby Cafe... but his work was real average and took way too long. I think he just does stuff part time.

My kid took me to the Maltby Cafe, great breakfast joint:thumbsup:

[preston]

Greg who do you recommend for doing old style windshields then ?

Also, I have a problem leak in my 2003 Dodge truck backglass, mobile installer replaced the glass but leak is just as bad so I need to find a shop that will actually take the time to investigate the problem if anyone has suggestions. I am in Kirkland.

[GregWeld]

The guy that did the windshield in my brother in laws Camaro did a perfect job -- TWICE...

Problem is -- I'm in Sun Valley and his contact info is in my shed at Bellevue. I'll be back there first of April if you can wait??

[preston]

Yeah I"m not worried about the old style windshield that's just future reference hopefully I won't need that work again for a long time. Just for the record I was happy with Maltby putting it in, he worked around my very tight roll cage and put in the front and rear with no issues although I did leave the car with him for a couple of days.

I need to get this truck window straightened out asap though but that is a more traditional issue.

Speaking of recommendations, I originally got a ref to Maltby from Fenders & Fins in Woodinville. I was planning on having some piece work done there (bodywork and prime some doors and panels off the car) and was just wondering if you had heard anything un-positive about them or had anyone else I should check into for this kind of stuff. I liked the vibe I got from the owner there and talked to a satisfied customer. I'm just looking for track/street quality work anyway.

For all the customization and fab I do, I'm kind of a homebody and really am not that tied in with other enthusiasts in the area so I'm always eager to know who does good work. Besides Divers that is, LOL.

[GregWeld]

Okay ---


Here's the guy I use -- he comes to you... does a great job -- it's DONE bing bang -- he does hot rods etc so gets the whole paint thing etc.



Mike @ Quality Auto Glass

206-523-3655

206-369-7545