Derek , As with most things there are always more than 2 ways to skin a cat , My comments (opinion )was based on the fact that many guys replacing their glass haven't been doing it for years as a profession and may only install 1 windshield in 1 project truck with limited help and may never install another for the life of their truck . a blunt plastic glass tool (maybe send one with the new gasket ) may save an expensive paint repair . also 2 pieces of masking tape and a tape measure should be all one needs to center a windshield and use gravity to their advantage ,mild dish detergent or silicone spray will greatly enhance the ease of installation when applied to the opening many service manuals advise the use of mild lube .and as I already said to each their own I was only trying to give 35 years of experience and thought to the casual DIYer ...
