Any good tips on how to seal a windshield gasket? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 12-01-2011, 07:31 AM

I had a new windshield installed and it leaked on both sides. Took it back and they put more sealer in it. Still leaks! (not as bad) I think they are using the sealer sparingly by the looks of things.

Rather than go through this ordeal again, I thought I'd just seal the dang thing myself. (that's how things usually end up getting done right!)

Looking for the best way to get sealer in both front and back side of the gasket? Inject it in somehow? Use some kind of a tool to pry the gasket away? Other ideas?

Thanks,

Bob

TobyArnot · 12-01-2011, 08:01 AM

Hello Bob,
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You're not alone, :
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492910

There are others but this is not uncommon.
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Good Luck

**RenoKeene** · 12-01-2011, 09:38 AM

I wish someone would come up with a better setup than what we are getting. I'm trying to build a show truck (at least in my eyes) and this is killing my project. Imagine walking up to what you think is a beautiful piece of work only to look inside and see a wrinked up POS gasket. If mine doesn't get straightened out soon I'm going blow a gasket!

Sorry for the rant....

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-01-2011, 10:11 AM

Bob,

From my experience most of the leaks are in the top corners of the seal where the seal meets the 90 degree corner. I would suggest sealing the corner and about 4" down on each side I like the black ureathane like the roofing guys use.

Jim

fast_dev · 12-01-2011, 05:43 PM

bob, we have windshield urethane here and im told klines has a primer solution to swab on the pinchweld to help the urethane seal. or you could contact kurtz brothers glass in tamaqua they will come to you and fix it and are very good and very reasonably priced. 570-225-6209

12-01-2011, 07:31 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Any good tips on how to seal a windshield gasket? I had a new windshield installed and it leaked on both sides. Took it back and they put more sealer in it. Still leaks! (not as bad) I think they are using the sealer sparingly by the looks of things. Rather than go through this ordeal again, I thought I'd just seal the dang thing myself. (that's how things usually end up getting done right!) Looking for the best way to get sealer in both front and back side of the gasket? Inject it in somehow? Use some kind of a tool to pry the gasket away? Other ideas? Thanks, Bob __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-01-2011, 08:01 AM	#2
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: Any good tips on how to seal a windshield gasket? Hello Bob, . You're not alone, : . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492910 There are others but this is not uncommon. . Good Luck

12-01-2011, 09:38 AM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Any good tips on how to seal a windshield gasket? I wish someone would come up with a better setup than what we are getting. I'm trying to build a show truck (at least in my eyes) and this is killing my project. Imagine walking up to what you think is a beautiful piece of work only to look inside and see a wrinked up POS gasket. If mine doesn't get straightened out soon I'm going blow a gasket! Sorry for the rant.... __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-01-2011, 10:11 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Any good tips on how to seal a windshield gasket? Bob, From my experience most of the leaks are in the top corners of the seal where the seal meets the 90 degree corner. I would suggest sealing the corner and about 4" down on each side I like the black ureathane like the roofing guys use. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

12-01-2011, 05:43 PM	#5
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	Re: Any good tips on how to seal a windshield gasket? bob, we have windshield urethane here and im told klines has a primer solution to swab on the pinchweld to help the urethane seal. or you could contact kurtz brothers glass in tamaqua they will come to you and fix it and are very good and very reasonably priced. 570-225-6209 __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater



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