Cutting a Windshield

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by 5150

I found a guy at a glass shop about 20 minutes away. He said he would give it a try. Said he's done it in the past, but can't guarantee the windshield. I asked him how he would perform the process and he stated pretty much the same that 68shortstep's instructions were.

I guess we'll see

Originally Posted by lofly'a

do tell, what method did he use to cut the glass.

That would be my guess.

PICS MAN! PICS!

[rambler]

Originally Posted by 5150

Had it cut down today guys. Guy got it on the first try(thank you Jesus!!). Took about 20 minutes and it cost me about $20. Can't beat that. Coincidentally, he was right across the street from the window tinting place. I brought it across the street and it's there now getting tinted and having the vinyl put on it. Not going to use the rubber. Just going to set it in there with some polyurethane.

great job! I think I would have tipped him as well! I've cut glass and installed windshields before, but never cut one down..and would not want to even try it. (broken one installing, so be real careful if you do use the rubber seal) got to show some picks of the finished product!

[hotrodhomi]

Originally Posted by 5150

Had it cut down today guys. Guy got it on the first try(thank you Jesus!!). Took about 20 minutes and it cost me about $20. Can't beat that. Coincidentally, he was right across the street from the window tinting place. I brought it across the street and it's there now getting tinted and having the vinyl put on it. Not going to use the rubber. Just going to set it in there with some polyurethane.

We need pictures, or it didn't happen

[5150]

Here you go, got it tinted and put some vinyl around the edges since we are just going to sit it in there without the rubber.

I do need to clean up the top of it a little bit. What's the best way?? Sandpaper? what grit?

[tucnnuts]

if you need something to kind of fill the gap left from where the seal was ...a glass man has this trim stuff i used on mine...i think its off new model stuff ..had it by the roll and different sizes too...worked great on mine...