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Windshield Install

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by gibson-d@sbcglobal.net, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Oct 23, 2017
    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net

    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net Member

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    For those who have done it, split seal vs one piece seal. I tried with Omix split seal, it kept slipping off the glass. Called a mobile installer, he tried and quit. I can get a one piece seal from Amazon, would I have better luck?
     
  2. Oct 23, 2017
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I've only used the kind with the locking strip, is that what you consider the split seal? I don't know why a professional would have an issue with it. o_O
     
  3. Oct 23, 2017
    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    I used the full glass seal. (Locking strip must be in the seal when installing.) The hardest part was getting the seal on the glass. Installing the glass was easier. Install a string in the rubber on insert the glass in the frame. Using glass cleaner as lube helps.
     
  4. Oct 23, 2017
    Daryl

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    A two piece lock strip seal is by far the easiest way to go. With a inexpensive lockstrip tool and a can of glass cleaner it is a really easy install. 10 minute install for any professional.
     
  5. Oct 23, 2017
    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net

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    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net

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    Thanks for your input guys. Both me and the "pro" couldn't keep the seal on the glass. We'd put the seal on the glass and if it stayed on long enough to get it to the frame it would come lose. I got frustrated after many tries, called the pro who couldn't do any better. I was thinking that maybe a non split seal would have more tension and not slip off so easily. Any comments? I'll talk to some glass shops this week and bring it in to them.
     
  7. Oct 23, 2017
    Glenn

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    I've always put the rubber on the frame first, whether it's a windshield or the hardtop windows and then work the glass into the rubber. Put locking strip in after glass is in. I can't picture doing it any other way.
     
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    Daryl

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    There is the first mistake. The rubber goes onto the frame. The glass goes into the rubber. The lock strip goes in. Easy Peasy.
     
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    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net

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    Thanks Glenn, I'll try that when I get some help. DIY will save $$
     
  10. Oct 23, 2017
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Double X2 or is it X2X2 or X2 2
     
  11. Oct 24, 2017
    Glenn

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    Yes, that's correct. :D
     
  12. Oct 24, 2017
    Glenn

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    Sounds like the "pro" has only done modern windshields. ;)
     
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    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net

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    Thanks Daryl, see above post.
     
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    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net

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    Yeah Glenn, He did mention gluing it in.
     
  15. Oct 24, 2017
    Glenn

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    :)
     
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    gibson-d@sbcglobal.net

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    I got a phone call from the company that sent the installer yesterday. He said he was sending a more experienced tech, 2 guys came and put the seal in the frame and had the glass installed +/- an hour. I'm good to go with a DOT tinted windshield. Thank all for your input.
     
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  17. Oct 24, 2017
    Glenn

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    Glad you got it installed. :coffee::) I kinda feel bad for the tech that hadn't (apparently) been trained on the old school stuff.
     
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