innerware Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Hey there, Just washed my car today and realized that I have a leak at my front windshield. In the front left corner. My windshield has small chips so I want to go new. Victoria British has new ones for 100$. Are they any good? Also their OE seals are kind of expensive. Has anyone tried the reproductions ones? Are they anygood? Do you need to replace the molding set when you replace the windshield? Or if mine is in good shape reuse it? Or has anyone tried the permatex windshield sealant that is supposed to flow in like water but dry to create a flexable tough clear seal? I would like to not spend much untill I strip the car full in two years when I move back east and have a garage to do a full rebuild and v8 swap. I would like to spend my money now on brakes etc getting ready for the bigger engine. As always all the help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I've never used an aftermarket grommet around the windshield, so I cannot address that question. I would go ahead and make a temporary seal repair with what ever sealant you use, provided you make sure it is easily removed whenever you are ready to permanently replace your windshield. When you finally get around to replacing the glass, I suggest you purchase the new gasket (I like the Nissan part even though it is expensive) because the old gasket will be so rigid, it's almost a sure bet that the old and the new windshield will get broken trying to remove/install the glass. The new gasket will be soft enough that cracking the windshield is much less likely (even for the tenderfoot) than trying to use the old, hard gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 the chrome molding is only held in by an 1/8 inch flap of rubber on either side of it. if you are going to replace the rubber then you can just cut the flaps off and not risk bending the chrome. when installing the new rubber it will be pliable enough that it should be easy to replace the chrome without incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Thanks, did you guys do the windshield yourselves or have a shop do it. Are there any special tools required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willieboy240z Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I got my windshield from them. Seems fine to me. Indeed, I'm not sure how anybody could tell one windshield from another. The trouble is, it costs about as much to ship it as it does to purchase it. You might consider talking to VB about shipping options. Since mine arrived by truck transport, you might get a cheaper price for shipping if you tell them you'll pick it up at the truck terminal in your town yourself. As far as the aftermarket rubber, I am using it too. One thing you also need to keep in mind is that the replacement rubber may be a little thinner than the original. It will still fit -- but if your car was repainted with the old rubber masked, it could show a small gap revealing the old original paint color... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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