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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man
Let me clarify , the video shows them starting at the top ,well you don't have to your starting out fighting gravity ,second the video shows them pushing the seal off the glass edge onto the truck again the glass has to get back into the gasket to seal so that's more work and wrong , Third they stop the video before they do the corners and then show the finished install "problem ?", and if I remember correctly they are using a hook tool ? well that just leads to scratches and torn gaskets SO..... , To each their own but the video is wrong ,Look at the service manual .  |
Just wanted to respond with some thoughts about our video since it was brought up.
We produced this video specifically to help guide people on this forum because so many were having issues.
- To address some of the comments in this post. First off, the reason we start from the top down is so that the sharper angled top corners help center the glass/gasket in the opening. It also makes it easier to install those top corners by starting with them and getting them seated. Working from the bottom makes it a little harder to get the glass/gasket centered since the bottom corners have more of a gentle curve. Also once the bottom and sides are in, by the time you get to the top there will be quite a bit of pressure in those corners which makes it hard to pull the rope and press these corners in. Some people have experience breaking the glass this way. Sometimes the trim may even come back out.
- Not sure the point you're trying to raise about pulling the seal off the glass!
- Not showing the corner install? We show the technique of pulling the rope in a circular motion when going around the corner.
- Hook tool? This is a standard piece of equipment in any auto glass technicians tool box and used in scenarios like this. The pointed end faces the rubber not the glass, so not much chance to scratch if you're aware of what you're doing. There is a ball tipped version though if anyone is really concerned.
We work closely with the auto glass market, actually, since 1987 and Greg who performs the install came from a national auto glass company and has over 20 years experience. We feel that this is the best way to perform this install, but certainly not the only way. Like you said, “to each to their own”
Derek