I just pissed someone off, need to vent...

[FredK]

thanks atomic (and even Ben Careful)!

The window does seem to be adhered in some spots to the gasket, so I will definitely break the seal before pushing the window out. My car was subjected to a crap respray in which the windshield gasket wasn't properly masked, so I had to get a nylon prybar in there to break the clearcoat anyway.

EDIT: Dude, the window is put in dry from the factory.

[xLibelle]

uhm, no.

guys, my original window was installed WITH this black rubbery sealant both before and after the gasket.
I couldnt even get the gasket to open up for me to let the old windshiled out, i had to cut it out. Also had to scrape a bunch of leftover sealant out of the frame.
So i want it back in the way it came out but i can see how it could be ok to reinstall w/o the sealant.
I like how one person makes a single sided perspective with explination and everyone jumps the bandwagon because it sounds good and they dont know better. Thanks for the support in humoring a "proper" window install and making me look like an ass. For the record, the guy was a complete asshole to me as soon as he walked up.

[atomic]

Anyone know where to get this tool or what it looks like? I traded out both front and rear windshields and had a hell of a time putting that lock strip back in. I never did get the rear corner pieces back in.

Unique swivel tip lets you install windshield gasket locking strips a lot easier.

Part Number Description Price
47000 lock strip tool $17.95


Fredk try to run a small thin piece of nylon/plastic (they have a tool for this) to break the gasket free of the windshield. I have had them break on me before removing if you do not break the seal on the inside and outside of the gasket all the way around the windshield. Sometimes the gasket gets stuck to the windshield and can break it while pushing it out unless you break it free.





:p

[FredK]

thanks for the tip erik! hopefully I don't drop my windshield onto the ground while pushing on it!

[erik325i]

ooh. On a related note, if the window isn't glued, how do I remove it from the gasket? I already removed the lockstrip.

Once the lockstrip is removed, just press up from the inside and press the window out of the car. It will either push the windshield out of the gasket, or will take the gasket with the windshield. Either way, it's pretty easy.

-Erik

[Ben Carufel]

ooh. On a related note, if the window isn't glued, how do I remove it from the gasket? I already removed the lockstrip.

You already removed the lockstrip? Then it should just push out from the gasket. Carefully and slowly push from the inside and you should be able to pop it free from the gasket.

[erik325i]

Anyone know where to get this tool or what it looks like? I traded out both front and rear windshields and had a hell of a time putting that lock strip back in. I never did get the rear corner pieces back in.

I bought mine from Bav Auto if I recall correctly. It didn't help much. I found it easier to just use soapy watter and a flathead screwdriver.

-Erik

[e30 Luv]

Helps to have the lock strip install tool or else you will be cursing with a soapy water covered spatula trying to get that bugger in.

Anyone know where to get this tool or what it looks like? I traded out both front and rear windshields and had a hell of a time putting that lock strip back in. I never did get the rear corner pieces back in.

[erik325i]

hahaha

[FredK]

ooh. On a related note, if the window isn't glued, how do I remove it from the gasket? I already removed the lockstrip.

[mrsleeve]

No glue was used when they put mine but they did put a very small bead of silicone in under the gasket.

[Funkmasta]

I would call with an apology... Depending on his character, you may have a comprehensive claim tomorrow morning.
Maybe a gift certificate to Applebees?

[atomic]

So the windshiled installer just left my house with a slight attitude. I surely can say i helped but it was coming to him.
I didnt care for his attitude or his work and he appeared to know nothing about installing a bmw window.

Is there a wrong way to install the window? He didnt want to use any glue material, stating the gasket does the job. Then after i convinced him i wouldnt accept it w/o the glue stuff (he had some in the truck), he did a horrid job putting in the gasket (w/o glue) and had to take it back out to get it right, which is when i relieved him of his services.

Does this 'glue' go before and after the gasket or does it not matter?

I'm obviously going with another company this time though.

Oh damn no wonder the windshield installer was pissed ..... He was right !

Only the e30 M3 had glue in windwhields all other are held in place by the lock strip in the gasket


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[Dave]

Oops, you made a boo-boo.

I have removed/replaced several e30 windshields. You dont use any glue - the gasket indeed does the job.

Helps to have the lock strip install tool or else you will be cursing with a soapy water covered spatula trying to get that bugger in.

[M42Technik]

John is right on all counts, sorry dude.