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Windshield replacement is not really a diy project.
Buy the time you buy all the tools and the windshield
You could have a glass company do it. If you crack or
break the new one,now your back to the drawing board.In our area we have a good glass show that will replace most for just over $100 and they know what they are doing. I’ve never done it and for the price to get it done right, it’s not worth me even trying. I’ve been in cars where windshield was replaced and not done right and you soon get wind noise and then water (rain) starts seeping in too. Please consider this post an “add too” or not a “disagreement with” College Man. His answer is right.
Thanks for the advice guys, got a quote for $350 on the high end and $250 on the low end. There are sites that I can buy the glass for $130. Salvage yards are less than that. There are DIY sites on changing windshields. The only tool required is a cable saw and hand tools. I think if it had complicated accessories built into the glass I would think twice. I still may try this, i need to save money where I can.
[quote=”Rob913meg” post=95641]Thanks for the advice guys, got a quote for $350 on the high end and $250 on the low end. There are sites that I can buy the glass for $130. Salvage yards are less than that. There are DIY sites on changing windshields. The only tool required is a cable saw and hand tools. I think if it had complicated accessories built into the glass I would think twice. I still may try this, i need to save money where I can.[/quote]
Keep us posted on your progress.
I know hobbyists that do this so nothing impossible here. The thing though, you need to know how much to cut down the old sealant and how much new sealant to apply. So, once you’ve done a couple you will probably be as good at it as anyone. But, the experience comes with a couple of messy jobs.
So, if you decide to pay to have it done, you are paying for glass and experience.
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