will be painting soon, windshield rubber question

[weider1717]

Ok to do the job right looks to be like the rubber around the windshield and back glass needs removed to paint up under there where rust likes to start and to really make it right.

I have to have the windshield and back glass removed to change the rubber though correct? and if I'm not mistaken its a 50% chance they may break my windshield when they remove it...what do you guys do in this area?

[Your41Plague12]

I'm not sure what you're talking about with the chance of breaking the windshield. Just take the lock ring out and you should be fine to remove it. They're super easy, and I haven't had one break yet. The back window is a MAJOR pain in the rear end to get back in though.

[dmwphoto]

the easiest way is have a good mobile glass guy do the remove and re install for you. painless and cheap.

[baclay9]

My front windshield was glued in and broke when I removed it. I am not sure why it was glued. It didn't have a gasket with a lock strip so maybe that had something to do with it?

[Your41Plague12]

Originally Posted by baclay9

My front windshield was glued in and broke when I removed it. I am not sure why it was glued. It didn't have a gasket with a lock strip so maybe that had something to do with it?

I'm sure it was replaced then and a PO glued it in. That shouldn't be like that. There should be no glue present.

[rs72z]

If you are going to replace the gasket, just take a utility knife and cut the gasket all the way around the glass. Then the glass will come out no problem.

[weider1717]

I see what you guys are talking about now my 96 z71 wasnt like that this should be easy! thanks

[weider1717]

any idea where I would get the oem style gasket so it remains without glue like a replacement.

[undr8ed]

I've seen them on the bay for $20 with the chrome strips... I can't comment on quality tho, but the price seems fair...

[Zebb]

Originally Posted by baclay9

My front windshield was glued in and broke when I removed it. I am not sure why it was glued.

Mine was glued also. Whatever they used for sealant was the worst stuff to get off. It hardened up like seam sealer. That glass didn't make it either.

[Cramitthefrog]

This is just my $.02 and my experience installing hundreds of these, do NOT go cheap on the gasket or lock strip. The low end gaskets will not fit well and often will not cover the full radius of the corners, the chrome lock strip will yellow and peel very quickly. As far as the glue in windshields there was some concern years ago of gasket only windshields coming out in major collisions and rollovers therefore many vehicles that had gaskets got the windshield glued in when it was changed. If you find that yours is glued you can still save it, or should I say increase you odds of saving it by running a pull knife around the windshield between the gasket and glass.

[weider1717]

What chrome strip are you guys talking about all I see is a black gasket? mine is the original windshield for a fact.

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by weider1717

What chrome strip are you guys talking about all I see is a black gasket? mine is the original windshield for a fact.

You probably have the base gasket, that doesn't use a lock strip. The deluxe gasket uses a lock strip that goes in the center of the gasket to lock the glass in.

[weider1717]

thanks! so I guess I just cut away with a razor and pop her out. good deal.

[grs]

steelerubber.com sells a real good gasket. I think national makes it. Some windshield gaskets have a black lock strip. Mine did. See my picture on how I removed the rear glass. I also removed the windshield the same way. Cut piece of hose the correct size. Place along the inside of the gasket. Then carefully push it out.