Windshield+Windshield Trim Install

[sierrablue]

Got the new windshield installed by a local auto glass shop, who ordered it in, and used my previous gasket for it. I drove it in on Tuesday and it did just fine. They attempted to install the stainless trim, but got frustrated with it and couldn't figure it out.

Brought it in to their shop today and they installed the trim...in 15 minutes. I swear that'd got to be a record on these things. Very impressed.

Unfortunately while they were pulling it in, the fuel pump seems to have crapped out on it. Had to put it on a dolly and tow it home...guess I have a project now

Anyway just wanted to share my experience. This shop did a really good job and I was super impressed. For once the pros did it right

[Yeller]

Good service is hard to beat.

[candymancan]

Amazing. Glad its all together. And glad you didnt lose the Jeep and its still going. Despit the panel damage. What are you gonna do with the panels that bent once you get situated . Leave em as battle scars ? Or pop em out ? With the paint job you got being a flat color.. i imagine there wont be a option to pop out and repaint as itll look way off.. vs Like say mine would

[sierrablue]

Amazing. Glad its all together. And glad you didnt lose the Jeep and its still going. Despit the panel damage. What are you gonna do with the panels that bent once you get situated . Leave em as battle scars ? Or pop em out ? With the paint job you got being a flat color.. i imagine there wont be a option to pop out and repaint as itll look way off.. vs Like say mine would

It is not flat. It's a very glossy blue. It looks flat when it's dirty, but it's nice and glossy. I'll probably do some minor sanding around the scratches and paint it (and other unrelated scratches; just detail it)--I still have the can of paint from when it was painted, so it'll match, and it's still liquid. Although since I'm heading west I'm tempted to just let it patina.

Only major dents/creases left are on the driver's fender. Eventually I'll get a new one and paint it, and put that on; meanwhile this one doesn't look too bad.

[Scotty54]

Was this a locally owned shop or one of the glass chains? Looking to replace my windshield but I thought replacements were extinct.

[Yeller]

Sierra and I both were able to find windshields, just have to call around there are some out there.

[sierrablue]

Was this a locally owned shop or one of the glass chains? Looking to replace my windshield but I thought replacements were extinct.

Local shop; they have connections with some glass shops in the southern end of the state (MN) and around IA and SD. Found that one of the shops down there has a MASSIVE stash of old truck and car windshields, dating back to like the '50s; a lot of really hard to find glass, and for pretty cheap. I wouldn't normally throw prices out there but they did the whole install, including the windshield trim, for less than $315. Only complaint is that mine has a rearview mirror mount on it and my mirror mounts to the roof, but it's not a big deal.

These guys make them if you're concerned about it; thought it was a sketchy place at first but my dad looked on some technical forums and they're legit--and really good.

https://koolkatzautoglass.com/products/ ... p-more-new

[ghcoe]

I just got a new windshield quote of $100.00 for just the glass if I come and pick it up. $260.00 if gasket did not need to be replaced for them to install it.

[sierrablue]

Sweet! That's an awesome deal!

[ghcoe]

Sweet! That's an awesome deal!

Yeah! I though so. I had to verify with them twice to make sure we were talking the same vehicle.

[sierrablue]

Pretty sure that's about what our XJ was. A little cheaper than my SJ one was but neither was crazy.

[ghcoe]

Pretty sure that's about what our XJ was. A little cheaper than my SJ one was but neither was crazy.

My XJ quote at the same shop was $320.00.

[sierrablue]

Seriously?! How?

I like how we both got quotes on both the SJ and the XJ

[ghcoe]

Seriously?! How?

I like how we both got quotes on both the SJ and the XJ

I think the XJ quote was more because it involves gluing in the windshield so it included the glue cost. The SJ quote was without replacing the seal. If they replaced the seal I would assume that the cost would be be + seal cost and mark up I'm sure. I picked up a seal for about $90.00 so that would move the replacement cost up to $350.00 without mark up.

Yes it seems that a lot of SJ owners have or have owned XJ's too.

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[sierrablue]

That makes sense.

Dang, they're both even white 2-doors!

[SJTD]

Did they use the sealant? Butyl I believe, not urethane.

[ghcoe]

Did they use the sealant? Butyl I believe, not urethane.

SJ or XJ?

[sierrablue]

Did they use the sealant? Butyl I believe, not urethane.

On the XJ, yes, but not on the SJ. I need to bring mine back in because they have a no-leak guarantee and mine leaks

[SJTD]

Butyl sealant on both the glass and metal on the SJ.

Urethane adhesive on the XJ if it's got the glass glued to the metal. Don't know which it has.

[ghcoe]

Butyl sealant on both the glass and metal on the SJ.

Urethane adhesive on the XJ if it's got the glass glued to the metal. Don't know which it has.

They have not replaced the glass yet. I was just getting a quote for glass to install once I get the Jeep back up and running. The last time I replaced the glass they did use some sort of sealant. They used the old gasket and after the replacement it squeaked. Hopefully with the new gasket it will eliminate the squeaking.