<VV> windshield installation tips needed

[John Howell]

Did you clean and paint the metal while the windshield was out ? Late model 
windshields do not use a rubber gasket, they use a special sticky rolled up 
sealer, this stuff will stick to anything, you can get the sealer at most 
auto parts stores. You unroll it into the metal channel where the windshield 
goes and you use rubber spacer blocks on the bottom edge, you clean the 
inside edge of the glass where the sealer will touch with alcohol, set the 
bottom edge of the windshield onto the rubber blocks, they keep the bottom 
of the glass from touching the metal, then CAREFULLY lay it back into the 
channel. You want to make sure the windshield is centered because when it 
contacks the rolled out sealer there is NO moving it, this is basicly what 
holds the windshield in and seals it to the body, when it touches IT IS 
THERE to remove it you will have to cut it out so make real sure it is going 
where you want it before you let it touch the sealer! If you do everything 
right it won`t leak, old seals dry out with age then they leak and the rust 
starts. This is not a complete step by step but just a summary of what you 
need to do. It would be best to get written instructions on the details. 
Good luck   John
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Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:58 AM
Subject: <VV> windshield installation tips needed


>I need tips on installing the windshield in my Corsa coupe. I did this a
> while ago and just was going to snap on the stainless trim when I noticed
> there  was water on the inside of the bottom edge of the glass. I pushed 
> gently
> and  found that the glass was not sealed. I have removed the windshield 
> and
> am going  to try again. I have seen that Clark's sells a primer to help
> with the sealing.  Is there a product I can buy at my local Lowes or Home 
> Depot
> or FLAPS that will  do the same function?
>
> Bill Sanders
>
>