wvumtnbkr Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Anybody know a good windsheild person to remove my windsheild and reinstall it a few weeks later? I've checked with the major brands. They won't do it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Sampson Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 You can do it yourself with a small wire (guitar strings work) just need to get it started and work your way around the window frame. 80% of the time it works- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karman1970 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Safelite told me they do it all the time for race cars. We had already removed (and broken) the windshield ourselves, so called them to get us a new one. The installer said next time just to give them a call and they will come yank it out (for a fee). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted June 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Damn. That was not the answer I got. Maybe I'll stop by.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Shawn Sampson said: You can do it yourself with a small wire (guitar strings work) just need to get it started and work your way around the window frame. 80% of the time it works- A slight variation I use @ the junkyard, 70% sucess Snip the hood pop cable @ the hood latch, pull handle w/cable center through and out of car, carefully burrow a heated pick or cut a dozen strokes @ the easiest part of the glue to make it easy to stick cable through, grab the T handle inside the car, vise grips outside, with a helper carefully saw it out, be super diligent through the bottom corners where the glue is thickest. Install reverse order, but with $10 of windshield urethane off amazon. (or whatever 2 tubes cost) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelerZ Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Just buy this kit: https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/powerfist-windshield-removal-kit/A-p8428021e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatainium Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 I just removed a windshield using a tool like this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRDR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_YWVcDbZE35RF4 Although it's slow going and challenges your perception of suffering, it gets the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 54 minutes ago, thewheelerZ said: Just buy this kit: https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/powerfist-windshield-removal-kit/A-p8428021e Have one, works but only after practice, mine sits unused, a mistake happens fast. For awhile this was my go to but you will sweat your ass off repeatedly hacking the same spot , works well otherwise https://www.amazon.com/ATD-8562-Professional-Urethane-Cut-Out/dp/B000OUXAGM/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=windshield+tool&qid=1561003152&s=automotive&sr=1-11 With these, you really need the length along the bottom https://www.amazon.com/Long-Utility-Razor-Blades-Pack/dp/B013IPDWQM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=long+utility+blades&qid=1561003401&s=automotive&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 I have the tools mentioned above, windshield wire is still my "go to" and seems to have less chance of breakage with a little care: https://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-87425-Windshield-Cut-Out/dp/B000JFUW9U/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=windshield+wire&qid=1561030917&s=automotive&sr=1-3 Reinstall windshield with butyl tape: https://www.amazon.com/3M-08620-Window-Weld-Ribbon-Sealer/dp/B0039752R2/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=butyl+tape%2C&qid=1561031027&s=automotive&sr=1-10 Add retaining tabs for safety and have MUCH less hassle next time - or changing trackside at a race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelerZ Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Team Infiniti said: Have one, works but only after practice, mine sits unused, a mistake happens fast. For awhile this was my go to but you will sweat your ass off repeatedly hacking the same spot , works well otherwise https://www.amazon.com/ATD-8562-Professional-Urethane-Cut-Out/dp/B000OUXAGM/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=windshield+tool&qid=1561003152&s=automotive&sr=1-11 With these, you really need the length along the bottom https://www.amazon.com/Long-Utility-Razor-Blades-Pack/dp/B013IPDWQM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=long+utility+blades&qid=1561003401&s=automotive&sr=1-1 Interesting you say that. Im going to go ahead and knock on wood here..... right out of the box this tool has worked perfectly for us and we havent really had any "mistakes". Myabe we are working on bought time!! Again, knock on wood! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Excellent! Perhaps my technique is of issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 I have used stripped copper wire and two socket extensions as handles. Plus a few razor blades to get the corners. Good results if i took my time. Used regular cheap silicone to put it back. Used cheap local independent windshield guy from yellow pages when I needed to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd K Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 You can also use wire leader for fishing, generally stronger and thinner than guitar string and copper (use 30lb). Don't use the multi-strand. 2 people and some patience and a heat gun make it a quick process. Make handles using 1" dowel with a hole and wrap the wire. Done many, many windshields this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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