Install windshield myself?

[Tom Nas]

Sachelle <sbabbar at iris.nyit.edu> wrote:

>I'll be cutting the windshield off my parts car when the tool comes in the =
>mail. I wanted to know if it's advisable to install it on my current quattr=
>o, or leave it up to a shop. I have seen these being installed before and i=
>t doesn't look like much to do. Just clean the surfaces properly and use th=
>e right adhesive. Anyone BTDT's?

I once had the windscreen in my '88 80 replaced by a mobile replacement
service. Car creaked and groaned over every bump afterwards, I've later
learned that windscreen replacement is something better left to dealers.
They use a harder, tougher glue that requires a longer time to cure and
they'll make double sure that your car is on a level surface when they
install the 'screen.
Bonded windscreens are integral parts of the car's structure!

Good luck in getting the old screen out, BTW. I watched the installer take
my old one out, he was unable to get it out in one piece...

HTH, Tom