2006-08-25 08:18:54 · 5 answers · asked by jujube100 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Whatever you do, DO NOT use anything that is silicone based! Automotive glass sealant is urethane, which is much stronger than silicone. All automotive glass sealants are not the same as far as the length of time that is required to let them cure after the glass has been installed. The cure times vary from 30 minutes to several hours. Windshield installations in the USA are subject to several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, or FMVSS. One of those standards deals with the ability of the glass to stay glued to the car in a front end crash. Another standard deals with the same thing, but in a rollover crash. Urethane must be strong enough to meet these federal standards and it must be properly applied. If it is not, the result could be diastrous. With that kind of liability at stake, I highly recommend that you leave urethane windshield installation to the professionals. I know many people may be mechanically inclined, but an improperly prepared windshield/sealant system could cost someone their life!
2006-08-25 15:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by GlassMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are not. first thing though is make sure you clean the sill (where the window sits) really well and remove all of the previous adhesive. If any rust is present fix it now vice fixing it later when your winshield is in your lap. Everyone has a different opinion on what is better to use to reseal, but i would honestly suggest finding something that is easy to use for you. I dont know what your experience level is. I use a cualking tude with a silicone based winshield adhesive whenever i have to replace one of my winshields (to many construction vehicles moving dirt around here).
so my opinion would be a caulking tube with a silicone based winshield adhesive. again my opinion.
2006-08-25 08:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by quikone2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you have done this before, youre asking for a lot of trouble. least little thing will break the windshield then youre out of that money and have to buy another.
2006-08-29 08:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for the one that honda tells you..
2006-08-25 08:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are not ...go with what the manufacturer recomends. or pay the price
2006-08-25 08:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋