removal and install of windshield
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removal and install of windshield
Looking to replace my windshield. Have been quoted $205 out the door is the lowest I have found.
that said, I would like to try and do it cheaper.... should I try? I assume I would need a new molding? where could I get this? The online places I find say windshield weatherstripping, but don't show a picture, so I have no idea.
What about the glass? used from pick-n-pull? I assume I would have to cut it out myself? Will I need special adhesives? Is this something I should just leave to the pros?
that said, I would like to try and do it cheaper.... should I try? I assume I would need a new molding? where could I get this? The online places I find say windshield weatherstripping, but don't show a picture, so I have no idea.
What about the glass? used from pick-n-pull? I assume I would have to cut it out myself? Will I need special adhesives? Is this something I should just leave to the pros?
Last edited by jimbo74; 12-07-2015 at 07:05 PM.
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Personally I'd leave that to the pros. it's fun on certain items... doing it yourself if you've got the time to shop cheaper for all the proper stuff, but for $205. complete, ain't too bad n he's got the tools, adhesive and the moulding and will likely be done in an hour, would take me the better part of the day plus time gathering what is needed .
My son inlaw did mine a few months ago, knew what he was doing since he had been working for an auto glass shop "Big Ray's" here in town for a couple 3 years. His boss Ray gave him the windshield for me at cost which was really nice plus the trim and adhesive to do it, still cost to me was right about $125.
Pay the man, watch and learn is my .02
My son inlaw did mine a few months ago, knew what he was doing since he had been working for an auto glass shop "Big Ray's" here in town for a couple 3 years. His boss Ray gave him the windshield for me at cost which was really nice plus the trim and adhesive to do it, still cost to me was right about $125.
Pay the man, watch and learn is my .02
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You can call a wrecker and they will pull a windshield for you but there are no guarantees on scratches, etc. on the glass. If the glass has decals on it you'll get the decals too. If it has a purple tint too bad...it's yours. :P
If you know somebody who does this for a living they can come to your house and do the job for a few bucks in glue and a case of beer. It is all knowledge, very little in tools.
Watch out if you have rust around your windshield or evidence of leaks like wet carpet. I took a car in once and they gave it back to me with the old windshield taped in. The whole bottom edge for the windshield was GONE. I was able to rebuild it and have them finish the job but it was quite a surprise.
Steve
If you know somebody who does this for a living they can come to your house and do the job for a few bucks in glue and a case of beer. It is all knowledge, very little in tools.
Watch out if you have rust around your windshield or evidence of leaks like wet carpet. I took a car in once and they gave it back to me with the old windshield taped in. The whole bottom edge for the windshield was GONE. I was able to rebuild it and have them finish the job but it was quite a surprise.
Steve
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I did seal up a bad install once, but it didn't have molding, and it was on an old Toyota truck....
I really want to get this done as cheap as possible, as I am not trying to spend more $ on a van that I still have other problems with, but.... is $205 about right? That quote I got was out the door, and included mobile service as well....
I just thought of something I will try and look into, there are usually guys in a connex outside of pick-n-pull, that do windshields, might check them out.....
I really want to get this done as cheap as possible, as I am not trying to spend more $ on a van that I still have other problems with, but.... is $205 about right? That quote I got was out the door, and included mobile service as well....
I just thought of something I will try and look into, there are usually guys in a connex outside of pick-n-pull, that do windshields, might check them out.....
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yeah, the only problem with that is over time, it will end up costing more, as the insurance company likes to invisibly ding people for those
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