Harlan, In my state the glass shops are not allowed to set windshields with
Buytl rubber. (this may be national) There is concern about the windshield
coming out of the car in a crash. Urethane can be used with good success by an
experienced installer, but it is very difficult to get the proper height for
the molding to set right with urethane. I have only done one windshield myself
with urethane. It looked like crap and was extremely messy. And when I had to
redo the winshield some years later it was a major pain. I personally will
never work with it again. Not really sure what the truth is but according to
the glass folks I deal with they cannot legally install with buytl rubber.
Mike
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Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1967 Chevelle Windshield Installation
I prefer the butyl also, alot of glass companies will not use it, and I had a
windshield done with urethane and looked like crap I thought, it squirms more
than the butyl, I also had another car done with urethane and the glass company
painted a black boarder around the windshield first. and the last car I did, I
did myself with butyl and looked great.. I have had no luck finding anyone
willing to use butyl in my area.
Harlan
In a message dated 12/29/2007 2:49:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL
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I have a question about replacing the windshield on my 1967 Chevelle Malibu
2 door hardtop. I have just finished pulling all the old clips, and cleaning
out the old sealant and prepping the window channel, and am wondering how to
proceed. I have heard various people say that you should use 5/16 butyl tape
instead of a urethane sealant out of a caulking gun. I'd like to hear some
other opinions on this, as well as learn how the clips and tape and windshield
all go back together. Any photos would also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Michou
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