Fix Windshield Molding Loosen or fell off Glass Repair and Fix DIY
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You're driving down the road, and you hear a slapping noise outside. You think it's a tire, but it's not. It's you Windshield molding Flapping around hitting the body of the vehicle and the Windshield. Or your windshield molding is loose, and you don't want it to get any worse.
Watch this video and learn how to fix the molding that either goes around the windshield or at the top. This molding was missing the clips needed to stay in place. Want to find out why.
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This is why I love TH-cam. People taking time to teach others. Appreciate the info
Bruce Willis out here helping me fix my car and beat the man
nah fam Hank Schrader
Beat me to it
@@timkelly9728lmao for real Dean Norris
Just went to the Homedepot and bought clear silicone that can dry in 30 minutes with the gun, tape and window cleaner. Was on my way to church and decided to do this ar the Homedepot parking lot. Did it myself and not one guy came to the rescue except for this awsome video. Cleaned it with baby wipes and did it. Waiting to see:)
I just spoke to him on the phone about my 2009 Honda Civic. I was planning in replacing the moldings on my car. He basically spent 20 minutes teaching me how to fix it myself. He was kind, respectful and helpful. So grateful!!
I’m a 70 year old woman. The molding on the passenger side of my 2010 Kia came unglued. The car is in superb shape and looks brand new. I called Glass Doctor and was told they do not repair molding. They would have to replace the entire windshield (then if something happened they would repair it) all for the tidy sum of $341.74. They also said it is not covered by insurance like it would be if the glass was broken. I then called Safelite several times and ended up in automated phone hell and could not get a live person. I finally got someone on text that said they would do not repair it either. In frustration I turned to TH-cam. This video was very easy to understand so I called the company and Ray, the owner, was very good about answering my questions. I bought a tube of silicone for about $9 ($16.00 with shipping). He said they don’t use the clips any more so you car didn’t need them. He also said this was a 10 minute job they would do as a curtesy for people when he had his shop. Thanks Ray! You saved me $325.74!
Yeah isn't it horrible that in today's world and environment that the largest glass company in the US owned by the Australians and no longer have sales representatives have so much business being naked troll the insurance industry but yet have no time to help a woman in need of a quick repair that would take two minutes. When I did have my shops I had these moldings come in I also had people where the rearview mirrors of fall off the windshield. After doing those little spot repairs the customer would say how much do I owe you and I would say well you don't owe me anything but a few windshield ever breaks you know where to go. And of course has a gentleman as they would be they would tip my installer five bucks or 10. It is a shame that that is what is happening to this country. What we would do is a thing called Lost leaders period which meant the cost of the glue the payroll of the installer with without immediate return on Revenue. Only that person would come to us where we could fix his windshield building Insurance Company. Go ahead give Safelite a call. The large corporation has taken over this country. Back in the Clinton days, he ran into a horrible recession. Yes he raise taxes no he did not extend unemployment benefits. What he did was let the economy fix itself which it always does. We always have highs and lows recession and Gain period under the Clinton Administration small business thrived. He believed that small business can help the economy being they employ 90% of the working people. I wonder what that percentage is today. It's almost like losing that nice boy to help that old lady cross the street with her bag of groceries. Unfortunately today those days are over. I helped this nice young seven-year-old woman to understand how easy it would be and just follow what I did on the video. I am so sorry about this long commentary but it really troubles me that nobody gives a s*** anymore unless there's a dollar bill thrown in front of them.
Thank you for the easy to follow directions. I knew it was the right place to come after hearing the description of the flapping of the molding while driving. Instructions were simple without being condescending.
Thank you for your comment. In my 30 Years of experience I found ways to meet people glooming glue in the outside of the molding.. Making it look horrible. Thus was the reason for this video on how easy It is to do it right. Spread the word. Thank you
Saved me a trip to the shop- thank you!
Thank you for taking time to make this Video! My Saturn Ion Redline is doing this exact separation at the top left Driver's Side Windshield so tx to you Brother I will fix it myself! You Rock!
Glad it helped.
Cheers.
Will do this Saturday
Thank you for this! Just got a car and I have to replace this.
I'm a girl. Let's see if I can do this. None of my guy friends are ever around to help me even though I have to jump when they want a favor. This man should be a teacher. He's very thorough and detailed and he talks in a way people can understand him. THANKS! Please post more that girls like me would be able to fix like changing oil changing tire or some other simple stuff. Thanks
Thank you. You know I always wanted to be a teacher but I don't have my masters. My marketing director in school was a former Vice president to the Fort motor company He only graduated 8th grade. Just goes to show whose teaching our kids these days. Thank you for the kind remarks. I've done other videos that I mentioned Women have the same ability.
why woudlnt u be able to do it.. you have internalised misogyny
It's sad you think being a girl means you can't do basic stuff without a man. You've effectively been propagandized by a male supremacy.
Thank you for this. I have a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid which the plasic was flapping last week, I tried different places and also video's to fix myself. at least your video make sence
Yes..if it was the side molding, well its Honda's fault. When taking off the side molding, the clips break easily. We couldn't get them. You had to buy a new molding. And of course, if we called the insurance network for approval......No was the answer. So the installer did the same thing in this video.
one project after another- thankful for your videos!
More to come!
This video is gold man. Nice work, and thanks for the tips
Glad to hear. Thanks
Not only informative but quite enjoyable entertainment wise as well
Well thank you, Ryan, maybe I should take the offers from Hollywood seriously...lol. I hope your molding is not now flapping in the wind.
Thank You. TY, TY. Just had molding blown loose and flapping in the wind. Saw other view, mention Clear Silicone "Waterproof"-? ( labeled for use in plumbing and bathrooms-?-)- Yes?
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Actually the best silicone adhesive if you were to use such. Would be a non-latex based silicone. It is a stronger. Silicone where The latex-based Silicon has a rubber Constitution. You don't need waterproofing. Like you would for a bathroom tub. latex-based silicone Does it ahear better on plastic?
Made my day, finally somebody real and without the latest hit from the kindergarten clash concerto. And I double checked, yes he did want to hear some slappin
Thank you for your comment. I used to speak in front of large audiences being an ex vice president of sales of the Eastern region of the largest glass company in the United States. Everything is Off the Cuffs so whatever enters my head as I try to explain in detail what is precisely needed to be done something of humor will come out. It is just my nature. So please forgive me for if I ever offended anyone. But I am in a True Believer of the First Amendment. I just had to say that to my American Indian friend. God bless.
Thanks, I've got the same issue,; You are professional!
I actually enjoyed listening to your bitch session and you're right about the retainer clips. Just wish the installer would ask if I wanted to pay the extra for the clips so that the job could be done right in the first place. The average guy or gal doesn't have any idea about those clips and it would be the right thing to do if the installer would at least give the customer the option as a policy.
Well, you now know to ask that question when setting up the appointment. I would however ask the Manager of the Shop on the phone. If anyone needs to know what accessories are needed. Leave me a post. The goof would be is to send the insurance company with the bill.
NY state of mind. This made my day.
Thank you for the kind words.
This is the EXACT problem I'm having with my car. Thank you for this video!
Glad that it helped
Thanks for this video, I have a 2009 KIA Spectra-a piece of junk, but it’s paid for and has never given me any mechanical trouble-and the windshield lining on the drivers side came loose last year and was flapping in the wind. I had to hold my hand on it while driving, very uncomfortable. I’m a 60-year-old grandma on a fixed income and out of sheer desperation I scotch-taped the lining to the car & it’s been working for the most part but my finish is ruined with tape and the marks (do you know how to remove those?). Any way, the tape is no longer working and have no idea how much it will cost me for repairs, so I decided to check TH-cam for ideas and here was this video! I’m going to buy some silicone and do it myself, wish me luck. Thanks so much for your video!
Let me know how you made out. Cheers
@wlhardy I’m now having the same problem! And I have a 09 Spectra as well (though I’ve had it for 8 of those years and it’s been a TROOPER!) with this issue on my drivers side also. Did this fix work for you? I’ve seen a couple methods and this one seems to have mixed reviews.
@@lanaeoliver1 as long as you use a natural cure silicone it will bond to anything. Just make sure to clean the pinchweld, and lightly apply the glue. Silicone is about 265 psi. which is more than enough. Allow 24 hours to cure. I hope @wlhardy replies. Thanks
@@raytheglass I just noticed the loose windshield trim on my '06 Kia Spectra. I don't see clips or adhesive. Apparently this trim is just pushed in and held without clips or adhesive, is that right?
They used molding that you apply to the windshield before installation. A small groove was made to slip into the edge of the windshield. What we use to do was put that molding on the night before and placed a small bead of urethane to hold it in place. By morning it was never going to slip off the windshield. They do make a molding without the groove, but I never liked them. If you need more info to give me a call at 845-496-2500.
This saved me from using spray on rubber especially when I got a new windshield installed by professionals and they could do it right or even use the correct weather strip for my car
If you're referring to rubber spray adhesive thank God you saw my video period that would have been a huge mistake. However the glass shop where you got it fix should be the first people you bring it back to. I'm not familiar with what and why or what car are you at oh, but you should definitely bring it back to them
Nice video. any recommendations for DIY to fix water coming through the rear window on a 2001 buick lesabre. I see many videos on removing the trim using a tool to access the clips. I cannot tell if those clips are just for older vehicldes or for newer ones too. you mention the trip clips that are not present so maybe they are still using trim clips?
In you situation you can to consider knowing when and if the backglass was replaced
Most likely it was replaced, and rust on the pinchweld is causing the leak. The moling on a 2001 Lesabre was probably a wraparound Plasic Rubber molding. Honestly the only way to fix your leak is to remove the backglas and scap off the rust. Rust to a car is like a cancer that will grow over time. If you notice the paint around the glass is a indication of this. So to fix, bring it to a auto glass shop. The cost of a R and R is about $85 to $125
Nice..
Very helpful, thanks. Yep, flapping in the wind on the freeway today - fun! I was going to try 3M double-sided "super strength" molding tape, then saw your video. Just to confirm: the silicone method will still work if I don't use heat on the rubber strip first? - and then I should place masking tape over it so it'll 'set' for several hours after I've re-affixed it? By the way, my rubber strip isn't as sturdy/hard as the one on your video. Thanks in advance for your answers, much appreciated!
Glad it worked out for you.
Love video. My 2001 Toyota Sienna passenger side moulding strip came loose and was flapping in wind. Taped down with painters tape for now. Can I use this method to secure? Original windshield with one small chip in glass. My insurance covers but some say the replacement glass will never be as good as the OEM windshield. Is that true?
Yes. I am. Trust the expert,
Hi there 😊
I was watching your video the other day because my pos kia rubber around my windshield has been flapping in the breeze. I went to Al's auto and was told to use permatex windshield and glass replacement. I bought it but im worried if this is the right stuff to use, because the man working there didnt seem to understand what i was doing and had to look it up. That made me nervous lol
Im worried to put the wrong thing on my windshield... its getting worse with the hot sun too. The sealant that was there already is black and sticky. Please help 🙏 ❤
I hope you didn't listen to him. Permatex is a liquid used to repair a gasket sealed in an engine or a radiator and has nothing to do with fixing the exterior of a car or car molding. I suggest getting a small tube of 3 oz Natural silicon from Home Depot, Walmart, or a regular hardware store. If you need help, you can call me at 845-496-2500. If I don't answer, please leave a message, and I'll get back to you ASAP. When leaving a message, please also provide your cell phone number so I can help you further. Please let me know what type of Kia you have. If you can upload a photo that you can take with your cell and send it to my email address at rayalbrecht@auto-glass.com. Thank you!
I have a question for you concerning my 1993 Ford F150. The aluminum molding at the top of the windshield, in the center where the two upper sections meet, refuses to stay in place even with new clips. I can press press it down and back into place and it stays, but then after a little while, the molding pops back up. Is there a cure other than spending a fortune on new molding sections? The clips were matched up with the old OE type clips, so what's the deal? Thanks in advance.
Yes. I know what you mean. Even the BEST installer will have problems. The trick we found was when snaping the 2 Stainless Steel molding was to insert the middle piece on one end of the molding at the top. Then you have fewer problems sliding it into the other one. We used what they called a hook tool from Snap One. So if you have a bent object, think of a fork bent, it's easier to slide it over. But yes, the 1099 windshield was an easy install. That upper clip was a pain in the ass. However, if the clip is bent then glue it on...lol.
The molding at the bottom of my front windshield just came off as I was scraping the ice off my windshield and under the wipers. I saved the molding. It’s 2004 Toyota Solara. Can I follow this procedure for my issue too? Thanks for the info!
David, you gave me a great idea on doing a video on this. You were very smart in removing it before you lost it because you would need to buy the whole cowl assembly to get a new one.
Here is how you can fix this. Get a bucket and fill it with Ammonia or Mr. Clean which is part ammonia and cleaning agent. Put the molding in the bucket and place it in the warmest part of your home. Usually in the furnace room. Let is soak. You see ammonia is a rubber lubricant. The longer the molding is in it, the softer it will get. Never use Armorall, being it's silicone-based and it eats rubber. Do not worry about the windshield leaking. This is a cosmetic retainer molding that covers the space between the windshield and the cowl. You will notice a grove cutout in between the rubber that slips into the edge of the cowl. By removing it, the windshield will not leak. It's totally cosmetic. Every now and then take the molding out of the bucket and get a rag and clean it by softly stretching it. Again, put it back in the bucket. 2 days, you will notice that is soft again. I would suggest putting it back on the truck in a warm condition.
Start on the driver's side and grove slip it in between the windshield and cowl. You will see the cutout in the rubber, and it will fit into the lip of the cowl. Don't worry you will not break the windshield. With two fingers continue across the windshield to the other side. DO NOT USE ANY GLUE TO DO THE REINSTALL. It is possible that when you get on the other side it might be too long. Don't worry, just cut off the rest.
If you have any questions on this leave me a note.
@@raytheglass Thank you for the helpful information and for taking the time to explain everything. I really appreciate your help!
I have a 2013 Toyota Prius and went through a carwash and ripped my top windshield molding. I ripped part of it off because it was flapping, but on the left and right side, I can't get the molding off because I think it's held on by clips. Is there a way to get that off without removing the windshield?
Look under the molding that's loose. Look and see if there is a clip underneath the molding. If there is, take the silicone glue over the clip and then tape the molding down. However toyota does sell the moulden clips. If you have a plastic stick, you can remove the molding from the other clips. Now I never showed how to get those moldings back on but you basically would use the bottom part of your hand and snap it in from left to right. Make sure you hit just a molding.Although it would be difficult to break the windshield. But the easy part would just be to glue the molding down from the inside of the pinch weld.
Somebody I called said to use Euro thane based adhesive instead of silicone, which should I use?
It is called Automotive Urethane. Yes, you can use that if it is primerless. I would have used that however the video was made for the normal consumer, and would not be able to find it in any retail store. Only certified auto glass shops have stock for the item. You could buy a tube from them which fits in a cartridge as I used. The cost is high. Psi is 485 and silicone is 189. Viscosity is very high. In my glass shops, we would use it, because it was readily available. The Glass installer did use Urethane, but you also need a special primer for the Urethane to bond to rubber which he did not use. With these types of moldings, we would put the molding on the night before using the primer and letting the glue dry. So Silicone non-latex based does adhere to rubber, metal, and Urethane, thus the reason I used it in the video. Good Question!
I have a 2000 model falcon that the any Ford parts dont have window rear trims anymore because of age and my window trims are slowly coming of so is Sikaflex-123 MS bond adhesive and sealant going to fix my windshield trim asking would this stuff help me out?
I think you need automotive Primerless urethane
urethane. Call me. you also need clips
Hello, would it be the same for the top mold? I greatly appreciate your help. God bless!
Yes.
Hank Schrader out here fixing windows
I've already had 2 offers from Hollywood. Just like there is one Hank Schader, and a Bruce Willis. I opened for the Ramones in 79. That was enough for me..lol.
2003 Toyota matrix, is the seal around the windshield the type that wraps around the edge of the glass?
It's been working it's way out for a while, had it rtv'd back down in a couple of spots, but now I have a leak inside the driver side, top of the pillar and the middle of the molding.
Glass guy wanted $500 to replace the windshield, I balked at that, then he insisted the moonroof drains were clogged. I cleared those yesterday and still got two inches of water in the driver floorboard. I'm pretty sure it's the windshield seal.
Is this the kind of seal I can replace myself? (Preferably before winter, lol)
Without seeing the car, I would say if it just started to leak but did not leak after the replacement then you have what I call Windshield Cancer when the windshield was installed the Glass Tech did not prime the scratches and now RUST has compromised the seal of the windshield. Yes, it is an old Car. The other thing that can cause a leak in the corner is the Drip Rails along the top side of the car could be rusted or cracked where water is getting into the car via the inside pillar molding. I would use clear silicone using my finger to embed the sealant. If you let me know your location I can set you up with a glass shop that will glue the corner from the inside using a primerless urethane. That method however is a last resort in your case. Call me at 845-496-2500 so we can talk about this.
lmao "he wanna hear slapping" part
Yea. It's all part of TH-cam entertainment
I have a 93 Mazda MX-3 that had a reveal dry rotten and literally falling out, mainly the corners, causing leaks. I bought an OEM reveal and cleaned the channel completely but the reveal refuses to push in on the sides. Loose as a goose on the corners and top, obviously needing silicone. I've tried lubing the snap in area and the channel with soapy water and nothing makes this thing go down, even in 91 degrees of direct sunlight. Should I just take this reveal to a windshield installer or do you have any tips?
In your case. yes, the auto glass shop will have a solution for you. However a new windshield might have to be installed. Remember,, the molding is cosmetic, and has nothing to do with the seal of the windshield.
@@raytheglass Thanks. Maybe I'll get lucky and get a discount for supplying an OEM reveal. I appreciate the feedback.
Out of curiosity, how long did you let the silicone set before inserting the strip? The top of my car I just got off the dealership did this within a week.
Good Question. Silicone Cures by Humidity. It will start to skin in about 5 minutes, and cure 50% in 4 hours. So, after applying you are not in a rush, however, it is a good idea to keep pressure on the molding. Thus the tape. Many people think that this silicone bonding to the molding will stop a leak problem. This is not the case. I should do a video on that. So like I said in the beginning, I normally do not use silicone, however, this works just fine as the difference is in the PSI, not the binding, and the consumer does not readily have non-primmerless Urethane that they can buy or have laying around the house.
Just the bottom half on one side of my seal is coming off and this is just the video I need.
how about the bottom part of the windshield? there's some opening left after replacing. When I remove it slightly I see the wiper motor there? If the water gets in there doesn't it damage the motor. The glass is intact otherwise
That whole area Needs no protection from water. I do not know what car you have.So I do not know how that mogan goes back on.
Do you have a video showing how to fix the bottom seal?
Well there are many other reasons why you windshield leak on your floor mats. First the small lip molding that connects with the Cowl, by no means a water barrier. Totally cosmetic. To just talk about the bottom strip, they have a problem of shrinking. But again water will always go through it. To fix a Cowl molding that shrinks is to put it in a bucket of Mr Clean Warm water will help that strip regain some of its shrinkage. So to apply it back, its a lip push in molding. Stretch it as you go, and no need for glue.
So i am assuming your windshield is leaking. If that is the case then yes, I could do a video. But write me back on what is going on.
hmm do you think silicone is better than gasket maker? I have an upper corner of weather stripping coming up and I figure a glob of gasket maker and then tape the weather stripping to hold it down and let it sit for a day or two... idk tho.. is that stupid?
What is Gasket maker?
@@raytheglass Believe hes referring to permatex rtv gasket maker.
Where are you in NY? I need your help!
The Hudson Valley. 845-496-2500
3:46 I'm telling you! 3:46! Serious! 3:46! They won't pay! 3:46
It was nice seeing your intro video. Keep up the good work for mankind.
What silicons you used ??the brand ??
You can use any silicone that is called natural silicone. The most commonly name for it is construction silicone. It's normally able to be purchased in Lowe's or Home Depot is 3 ounce tube it's called GE Silicone. However if you want to purchase a high viscosity silicones that I used in the video. Please go down then click on the description Arrow where I have a link that you can go and to purchase the stuff that I use. Very good question and thank you
Nice heat gun
1750 watts
When are you releasing another die hard movie?
One producer said get the hell out to Hollywood. Now we need you badly. Lol. I was actually asked. LOL
😁😁😁😁
"Slapping?" Funny, but true...
Lol...When I tried to cut that out, I though it was more funny at the end saying "that wasn't cool to say. LOL.Im so glad you took it in stride. Thanks
So what happens to all that silicone when he gets a crack in the windscreen and has to replace it
It gets removed along with the new urethane, then putting the new windshield in.
What kind of silicone do I get
www.internetglassnetwork.com/ssl/siliconeglue.htm
Is silicone from homedpot the same kind?
@@raytheglasslink won't work
How much would one side cost at mechanic? (estimate) 😮
A mechanic should never do this, unless of course you show him the video.
What about the bottom of windshield
I know sometimes the strip connected to the cowl sometimes has problems. As years go by they are bombarded by heat and cold. The problem is they shrink over time.
Now if you do not have one, this does not mean the windshield will leak. Its a strip that is cosmetic.
Now if you have one that is not going across the windshields bottom, take it off. Put it in any amonia base product. Amonia is a true rubber lubricant. Armerall is silcone based and will disnergrate rubber over time. 2 days later you will notice its softer,. and relaxed to the size it almost was. Dont be afraid to streach it a little as you push it into the grove lip of the cowl.
If its lost, remember its just cosmetic. Oh, and sorry for the misspelling. My Grammerly was not working......lol
Hahahah Bang bang bang bang bang "he really wanted to hear some slapping but not on the molding"
He want to hear some slapping but not on his molding 😬🥺
I tried to cut that part but it was too funny
Yup, I got my car and LO AND BEHOLD I gotta replace this stuff ...
Why didn’t you use duct tape to hold down the molding instead of listening to the knocking sounds for 200,000 miles?
Are you kidding. Try peeling it off . Then try clea
@@raytheglass I taped up my sunroof thinking it was the source of the leak. I was able to find the leak with my leaf blower then I fixed it with flowable silicone. I put it under the rubber molding around the passenger side window. I use GooGone to remove tape residue. It works great. But I agree, before I started using GooGone it was tough getting tape off.
@@MovieMakingMan Is this Sunroof moveable or stationary?
@@raytheglass It’s a power sunroof but I won’t operate it until I peel the tape off and remove the residue. I’m happy that flowable silicone fixed the leak!
@@MovieMakingMan There is a drip rail system where when water gets into the sunroof, the water runs into 4 holes below the glass. Your problem is the holes are clogged. Use a high-pressure air compressor and an air tip into the holes(front ones are easy to see) to blow out the debris that is blocking the water from escaping down the door jam as it is designed to do so. So if you want to have a workable sunroof again that is all you need to do. A Glass shop will have what you need to do this fix, and you will have a workable sunroof once again.
No offense....duck tape wont damage the paint any more than slamming a metal can on the hood
The tape itself does not do the damage. It is removing the adhesive. That can cause damage. It definitely will hurt the clear coat. Also have the risk. That the adhesive is so strong. It will pull the molding. Right back off. So masking tape is your best option or painters tape.
What is happening to the auto glass industry? We just had our 06 odyssey windshield replaced and paid top dollar cause Geico covets their $500 deductible so greatly. The next day we went on a long trip and the OEM windshield side molding were flapping in the wind. I cannot believe Safe T Glass acted as if nothing was amiss and simply offered to glue them in place. There was nothing in the channel to clip the moldings into. Because of this video...I now know why. I will call an independent glass installerwho cares next time. Leave Geico out of the loop becuse they did nothing to help with the costs. I think I will reduce my insurance if the deductible plays such a worthless role in minor repairs. Every vehicle repair is a learning experience...
One of the Greatist Comment's I have had on this subject. Being a VP of sales for Safelite before I was laid off for not signing a non-compete agreement, I started my company. Yes. Safelite right now has put many independent Glass shops out of business. Very wrong strategy. So most independents are Gypseys just like thousands Safelite installers. They only have a handful of retail locations. When I work there, we had a nationwide guarantee on the back. now 80% of them get the glass and or moldings delivered to their house. I have heard the average years of experience of their installers is 2.6 years, that is want I heard. That's sad. The Independent people are 10 to 20 years in the business. So a more mature knowledgeable
is who anyone should use. Even if they are gypsies. Just ask if they can bill insurance companies. Oh and here is the big one the law states. "YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN REPAIR FACILITY.
Sorry for that binge and plethora of info. So being there is a lifetime guarnty that Safelites offers, and are not abiding by it here are 2 things.
1. Do not call the insurance company's property casualty department to report glass losses. They are not employed by the insurance company, They are Safelite Customer service representatives. IMAGINE THAT. Find another number by calling the insurance company directly. Even though they did not pay due to a high deductible, They are liable for the repair due to the referral.
2. Attorney General of your state.
oh......and sorry I want to make a comment they will lose your respect on Number 3
3. I was the founding father that set up computerization between US and the Insurance Companies. They just went further with handling phone calls.
Trust me to use Step one and ask for a Property Casualty Supervisor, and make a strong statement. I DO NOT WANT YOU TO CONNECT ME WITH SAFELITE'S CALL CENTER.
I promise when you do this, your molding will look perfect in a matter of days.
Bruh my windshield is literally missing all of the molding
what is the year make and model
If they would have just backsealed it the first time. Just sayin.
That and also using the new plastic molding primer, and new clips
I just paid $350 for a new windshield and one week later I’m here to try to fix their mess…😡
Well I'm wondering why you didn't call them. Being that they have a warranty. Also did the insurance company pay for it you pay for it. Regardless you should have called them before you touched But what kind of car did you have and if you need me to make the phone call I'd be more than happy too
How can you talk so much trash about it not being done not right by a glass professional than you go ahead and totally do what and amateur would do ? That molding goes on the windshield before it’s installed and there is no clips ! That silicone will cause more problems than if that mounding fell out. That molding has nothing to do with leaks. There’s no way you own a shop and do this work.
Heath. You are right about one thing. The Molding does go on before the windshield is installed. HOWEVER, how do you expect the common non glass professional to do it right, by pulling a windshield, applying a molding with use of Essex 423 primer being this Glass professional did not do, in which the Urethane did not bond the molding to the windshield, and being that I know a consumer would not have the ability to do it right, so I showed them an easy way. 25 years of experience, the normal consumer would have glued the outside which I always saw when they brought it to my shop, using gorilla glue, dual expoy...etc. The video is a DYI. SO Ok. If it was a Honda where the PRO broke all the clips, what would he do. Silicone Bonds to everything, or do I need to suggest a rubber primer like Essex 423. And a tube of urethane. Which if it was brought to my shop, back in its day, those products would be used. OH and where did I say the windshield was leaking due to the molding? There is no excuse for a windshield molding to come off, and yes the glass installer did not properly prime.
I just noticed the loose windshield trim on my '06 Kia Spectra. "silicone will cause more problems" How is silicone the bad choice here? Will the silicone damage whatever is holding the glass? I am not aware of any leaks; I just don't want the trim to unzip any further and start flapping on the highway.
Please people do not do what this man is doing,he has successfully voided the warranty of the car. At no time is silicone allowed to be used in an auto glass installation or for moldings. At no time is silicone allowed to be used in an auto glass installation or for moldings And his depiction of the molding stating that it requires clips is incorrect for this vehicle.
John I thank and respect your comment. However true as I stated early in the video that I normally do not use silicone, however my use of it was intended for the Layman to repair a molding that has dislodged from the windshield and pinch weld. Also am not using ordinary silicone. It's a natural based silicone with a PSI rating of 265. Silicone has the ability to adhere plastic better in some cases then Automotive urethane. If you use automotive urethane you have to treat the plastic with a primer. In order for the urethane to bond. Urethane does not like to bond to industrialize rubber or plastic. Please read further about General Motors and their encapsulated parts that needed a primer for the urethane to bond to those types of window installations. We are not installing a windshield using the silicone. That was done back in the 70s with butyl tape. What I am trying to show the general community is a fix of a problem that happens to Vehicles as they get older. Of course and it is common sense that if a customer has a molding coming off a car that's still under warranty it's a no-brainer that he would bring it to the dealer rather than mess around with fixing in himself. Also if you went to an auto glass shop and a year later after installing the molding, and dislodge from the body, many Shops don't guarantee this or warranty this. My comment about clip sets that are not being paid by the insurance companies was mentioned in a very strong manner in which it really pissed me off when these companies stop paying for them. As many moldings do fly off a windshield due to the fact that the installer had no clip set to replace the ones he broke as he pulled the molding off the windshield. As you probably don't understand is that plastic overtime can become brittle and even the experience Auto Glass installer will break one or two. But these days some of these install is only have 1.8 years experience and don't have the correct equipment in order to do a proper repair. So they shortcut. And have the glue the molding to the windshield without the use of clips. So as I found in my 28 years of retail ownership of a glass company, I saw many people use some form of an adhesive which was used on the outside of the molding that looks kind of ugly at times to keep the molding from flapping in the Wind. All I am showing in his video is a proper way to glue a molding back into a pinch weld without making a mess of things. The main reason this molding on a Hyundai that was 7 years old came off the body of the car was because of the lack of a urethane primer to the rubber as again urethane will not bond to rubber without a rubber primer. So honestly do you think the normal consumer has all of this material at their disposal? I don't think so. Thus the reason I used something that a consumer can buy and fix the problem. It is not holding the windshield in. Which of course needs are urethane that has a 500 PSI or greater rating. Moldings do not. I thank you for your comment though, but remember many people are short of money I need to fix something without paying someone else to do it. Thus the use of silicone vs. Urethane.
He said he normally don't use. You should be clear what context it is in. It happens to old cars and there usually is no warranty. I don't care, I will try because it could work.
@@RuijieZhou As Long as You Follow My instructions it will make sure everything is clean And a very small bead is all you need.
@@RuijieZhou Thanks Ruijie. Let us know how it works out.
As we speak since safelite came and put a windscreen on my car I have water coming into my car
Well, being I was the Eastern Regional VP for Penn Auto Glass which Safelite bought in the 70 the average installer years of experience is about 2.6 years sometimes can cause trouble. They do however have a lifetime warranty. I can't say anymore being they are Goliath, and Im just David. So it should be covered. So call them at 888-238-4527 which is their national customer service number. When you call. Make sure you get a reference number of the call from the operator. Also, Bring the car to their shop for the fix, being the 2850 locations they boldly state, are not retail locations but installer's home addresses. If you have a problem, call us at 845-496-2500. I would love to conference the call with you.
This is NOT what you do. NEVER USE SILICONE EVEN IN A PINTCH. It is obvious the molding is not sitting back in correctly. owner should have called who installed the windshield to redo it. but seriously, SILICONE is extremely hard to get off things. Now when this guy needs a new windshield it will either not be safely installed or the installer will simply not touch the car. (if he is smart)
The car was 10-odd years old, and the second owner did not know where it was installed. Also, the windshield was installed on the pinchweld and the molding is on the body side of the pinchweld. You are correct though. If that windshield was ever replaced later, the installer would need to scrape off that silicone. What is really damaging would be the use of airborne contamination. As I have said previously, I used silicone because if accessible for the consumer. Ever primerless Urethane does NOT bond to RUBBER, in which you need to use another special primer. So yes. Silicone worked.
Safelite did the same thing to me. I took it back to be fixed, a few months later the same thing. They are a worthless company.
All I have to say is call the insurance compay, and if you had to pay your self, the attory general of you state. That dept is what fixes these problems fast. Trust me.
The rubber sealant thingy around my cars windshield is flaking, half of it is gone, there is no leak yet. Can you make a video on this issue, please.
This is what I have seen from poor product or some idiot used Armarall which is a made of Silicone, which eats rubber. bad product. Take pure Ammonia on a rag and wipe it clean. Ammonia is a rubber lubricant.