2007-01-06 02:15:33 · 5 answers · asked by francesca h 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First of all you need to find out why it is leaking. If the urethane (sealer) is old, maybe a cut out and reseal will fix the problem. There will be a chance that the windshield will break coming out. If you have a rust problem, then you could have some spendy repairs. A slight rust problem (if the pinchweld is still in good shape) can be fixed by grinding the rust off and applying primer to recoat the metal. If the pinchweld is gone, then you need to go to a bodyshop to have the metal replaced. Basically the same applies if you have a rubber set windshield also.
Because of the ingredients in Permatex, it will only cause the rust to spread quicker. Windshield sealer could fix the problem, but the windshield could pop out in an accident.
Passenger airbags use the windshield to keep their shape in an accident. If you have a passenger airbag it might push the windshield out if it deploys.
So, the correct way and safest way would be to go to an auto glass shop for repairs and hope for the best. The inexpensive way would be to slop some goo on it and pray you don't get into an accident.
A few extra bucks for a repair now could save a life later. Good luck.
2007-01-06 03:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Permatex sells a clear windshield leak stop silicone, thats great for flowing into leaking seal. The biggest trick might be in determing exactly where the leak is though. So you might have to reseal around the entire windshield to nail it (Start at the top). Ive seen this stuff at pep Boys, Auto Zone and Advance Automotive, so it should be easy to find.
2007-01-06 02:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by A Toast For Trayvon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a local parts store, ie Napa or Carquest.
They should stock a permatex brand window epoxy. Just peal back the rubber seal on the window where it is leaking and lay a bead of this silicone in there. Then reinstall the rubber seal.
2007-01-06 02:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by speedtech408 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not suggest that you do it at all.Take it to a glass company and have them repair it properly.They don't charge that much for it.Just make sure that it's a reputable shop.
2007-01-06 02:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by JACK OF TRADES 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy yourself a tube of black ge silicone for 5.oo at homedepot, caulk the damaged area
2007-01-06 02:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by peterosefan1414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋