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      Poor quality glass, improper adhesive selection, or a hurried replacement process can cause problems, such as: air whistles, water leaks, rust, distorted vision, heating or cooling discomfort, or loss of vehicle safety features. To help avoid these problems, we recommend that you use only certified professionals with the proper credentials to do repairs/installation jobs. Properly done windshield replacement involves a multi-step process and use of sophisticated adhesive systems. A quality windshield installation usually takes between 30 – 60 minutes and involves multiple steps. It is important to note that ”safe drive away time” is determined and controlled by the adhesive manufacturer's specifications for adhesive cure time.

20 Steps to Proper Windshield Installation
Pre-work
1.	Inspect Vehicle for Any Pre-Existing Damage
2.	Protect All Vulnerable Areas of the Vehicle Prior to Work
Parts and Glass Removal
3.	Remove Moldings, Wipers, Cowl, and Trim from Windshield
4.	Cut Broken Windshield from the Pinchweld and Remove
Pinchweld Preparation and Fitting
5.	Trim Existing Urethane Bead to 1/16" Thickness: Full Cut Technique
6.	Clean Out Debris
7.	Dryset Windshield in Opening to Assure Fit
Primer and Urethane Application
8.	Based on Temperature, Humidity, Air Bag and Time the Vehicle Can Remain Out of Service, Select the Proper Adhesive (Urethane)
9.	Apply Pinchweld Primer to Pinchweld Surface
10.	Clean Inside of Replacement Windshield
11.	Apply Glass Prep to Windshield Perimeter
12.	Apply Primer to Windshield Perimeter
13.	Apply Urethane Adhesive
Glass and Parts Replacement
14.	Set Windshield in Place, Level and Center the Unit
15.	Reset the Trim Molding
16.	Reinstall Wipers, Cowl and Any other Devices Detached During the Glass Removal
Post Work
17.	Check the Windshield for Leaks
18.	Inspect and Clean Vehicle
19.	Provide Instructions to the Car Owner
20.	Keep Vehicle Out of Service Until Safe Drive Away Time Has Been Obtained

Note: Be sure to ask your installer how long the adhesive will take to cure.

Depending on weather conditions, temperature and humidity and the adhesive used, it can take between 30 minutes and 24 hours for

the adhesive to cure to a safe vehicle drive away time. There are several types of adhesives that range in cost and cure.

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