Windshield moldings hold the windshield in place. These are used by any car manufacturer worldwide. The windshield is a unique glass design especially for cars and other vehicles. First, windshields were made with ordinary glass, but because the glass used to break and cause serious injuries during an accident easily, new designs evolved.
Tempered glass has been used to replace ordinary glass, but still the safety issue has not been resolved. Finally this was resolved with the use of laminated glass which is made off two glass layers with an inner layer of cellulose. This layer contains glass inside when fractured, thus preventing burst during the collision and is held in place. Car accident may break or crack the windshield according to the force of impact.Even if it breaks or cracks, this still represents a threat to the driver, as it hinders the visibility while driving and can be spread over time. When this happens, you should immediately replace the cracked or broken windshield.
Before you can remove the windshield, you should know how to remove the molding that holds the windshield on the car. Moldings are usually made of rubber so it does not cause cuts on the edges of the windshield when you touch it. In addition, the moldings are designed not only to keep the windshield in place, but also to give your car a clean look and a nice frame. Some cars are also equipped with external steel molding for a more luxurious look.
You can always buy the manual for instructions on how to remove windshield moldings. Most cars have the same systems of moldings. You can also search the Internet or seek the help of professionals involved in this type of problems. But if you want to learn how to do it manually, here are some tips to eliminate windshield molding.
First you will need these tools to the procedure:
- Cutting blade Automotive
- Flathead screwdriver
- Razor blade
Then follow the instructions below.
- Lift the seat or plastic molding rubber away from the windshield. Beware of the curious, because some moldings are difficult to remove. Use the flathead screwdriver to do this. Take your time doing this.
- Cut from the top and start cutting moldings. Some cars have a rubber strip on the inside and the outside steel cast. Just remove the outer skin first. Sometimes, the outer coating is only hooked rubber and rubber is hooked on glass or frame. You can buy the tools, which are made to remove these clips correctly. Removing the molding will take some time so be careful in every centimeter. The use of the razor blade, remove waste from the adjustment of your car. Take your time on this because the rubber molding can be difficult too. Be careful, because it can scratch the car to do this step. You could remove paint from your car with a razor’s edge.
- After the molding has been removed, you can replace the windshield, as shown in the manual. Read the instructions before you make your first windshield to avoid misplacing the windshield.