How to cut glass on a machine without a string

We repair glass

If the conditions (size and location of damage, cost of work, etc.) allow, then the damage to the glass should be repaired. this work requires less time and labor than replacement.

However, you must warn in advance: glass repair is a process that requires strict adherence to technology (almost all companies that produce glass repair kits include a DVD with step-by-step instructions).

By the way, it will not be possible to collect all the necessary materials and equipment, as they say, “from the pine forest”. to get a good result, you need to use ready-made repair kits.

In principle, all these kits are largely similar. since the repair technology is the same: only the design of the equipment and the quality of materials differ.

A complete set usually includes: an assembly platform (mounting frame), an injector with seals, an adapter for working with large and non-standard damages, a UV screen, a UV lamp, a scriber, a mirror, a brush, a brush, smoothing plates, a flashlight, a drill, carbide drills for drilling the edges of a crack, vacuum pump, connecting hose, cleaner, polymers for sealing a defect, “finishing” polymer.

There are also “standard” and specialized kits, which may not include, for example, a drill with drills, or added. for example, a hair dryer. But basically they are all the same type. The question is quality and convenience.

Pistols

The glue is applied to the edge of the glass with a gun. Pistols are divided into manual, pneumatic and electric. Most models work with both standard cartridges and glue packaged in tubes. And each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

For example, the cheapest (both in price and in service) hand gun is suitable for small universal services, where glass replacement is a rare case. But working with him, especially with high viscosity glue, is very difficult physically.

The pneumatic pistol is convenient in factories and large services with large volumes of repairs. But it is “tied” to the compressed air supply system (although now there are compressors powered by the vehicle’s on-board network).

Electric guns are more rational: they work both from the mains and from their own battery. In addition, many models are equipped with an electronic speed controller to work with both conventional adhesives and high viscosity formulations.

The energy source of the battery usually lasts for an hour of continuous operation, and during this time from 10 to 20 cartridges are consumed, depending on the viscosity of the adhesive.

For work in the cold season (for example, with Dinitrol 9000 and Dinitrol 9001 adhesives), guns with a large gear ratio of 18: 1 or even 26: 1 are used (it has a patented drive wear compensation unit).

By the way, a special cutter for obtaining V-shaped cuts on the cartridge nose will be completely useful. It is very difficult to cut the correct shape with a knife, and without it, it is much more difficult to apply glue well.

Selection price

Today’s price tag for windshield repair is on average 300 rubles. for one drilling of the edge of the crack plus 30 rubles. for 1 cm of the crack. However, the price of work largely depends on the quality of materials and the place of repair. in large cities it is higher, sometimes significantly. And materials and equipment for repairs from well-known manufacturers are more expensive. but at the same time they provide the necessary quality of work.

So the choice between “therapy or surgery” comes down to two factors. Firstly, will the repair be able to ensure the safety of the further operation of the glass? And secondly, will the replacement cost less?

Cutting out

Defective glass must be carefully cut along the glue line. over, so as not to damage the paintwork and ensure the possibility of high-quality gluing of new glass.

The problem is compounded by the fact that many car models have features: for example, “recessed” glass or the body is made of aluminum.

Therefore, the choice of tools for cutting glass today is large. strings, hand knives, as well as mechanical ones, which, in turn, are subdivided into pneumatic, electric and battery.

Electric knives

They are, in principle, intended for enterprises where it is not possible to supply compressed air to a repair station. Basically, the blades of such knives are reciprocating. Since the speed of movement of the blades of electric knives is adjustable, they are widely used for cutting out “recessed” glasses when special care is required. There are several models of used blades, differing in shape and power.

Strings

There are two types of cutting strings. twisted and faceted (usually square). Strings are usually used to work with small-sized “non-recessed” glass.

A twisted string is used if the glass has been glued with a low modulus soft glue. Faceted string is used for high modulus rigid adhesives.

In order to start working with a string, it is necessary to carefully pierce the layer of glue without damaging the paint and varnish layer. For this, special awls are used. flat ones with a cutout on the tip, into which the tip of the string is inserted, or similar to a large needle for a syringe (a layer of glue is pierced with it, and then the string is inserted through the hole).

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It is difficult for one person to work with a string, therefore special devices have been developed. Such, for example, as the SideWinder. a large “suction cup” with a spring to which one of the ends of the string is attached.

And in order to additionally secure the paintwork, guides were invented along which the string walks.

Installing the platform

Install the injector on the build platform, then UV protection.

If the damage area is larger than the injector seal, attach the larger damage adapter. Position the platform on the glass so that the injector seal covers the damage. Squeeze the plunger to force air out of the suction cup.

Screw in the injector until its O-ring contacts the glass surface. Make sure the fill tube is directed “away from the platform”. If the glass is vertical (for example, on a bus), set the platform so that the injector points up.

When the injector O-ring touches the glass surface and is correctly oriented, tighten the rear stabilizers evenly until the O-ring makes a sufficiently tight airtight contact with the glass (tight but not “overtightened”!).

Windshield bonding

What do you need to replace your windshield? How to glue the glass? What kind of glue to glue? In this article I will try to give you an answer. how and how to glue car glass.

The installation of auto glass on all cars, without exception, is done in two ways: by installing it in a rubber seal and gluing the car glass. Immediately, I note that there is no difference between the installation of foreign cars and domestic cars. And auto glass is cut and installed in the same way. The principle is the same.

First of all, buy a car glass adhesive kit. There are a great many types of glue for gluing glass. The of the most common materials range from 300 rubles to 1500 thousand rubles, and this, of course, is far from the “ceiling”. Open the box and see if the kit contains all the components. And most importantly, make sure that the adhesive is “soft”. Otherwise, you will apply the glue-sealant for a long time, get tired of squeezing it out, it will take a lot of time and effort. In addition, such inelastic glue may not leak into irregularities and leave voids between the glass and the glue and between itself and the perimeter, adhering the glass to the body.

As you can see in the two photos above, one of the accessories is missing.

The set for gluing glasses must contain:

• Adhesive sealant
• Glass cutting string
• Degreaser
• Primer primer
• Two lint-free sponges or pads for applying degreaser and primer

You will need a special gun to apply the adhesive sealant. The simplest option is in the photo below.

Windshield bonding and rear window installation are identical. The difference can only be in the presence or absence of a seal. And how to remove the windshield or rear window or side windows? In the case of glued-in glass, it would be more correct to say. how to cut it off? Cutting glass is easy.

We remove the glass seal (we pry one edge of the seal from the bottom and, carefully, pull it along the length), take the awl and pierce the old seam from the old glue, best of all, in the upper corner of the roof where the roof ends. It turns out, between the front pillar of the body and the glass. Pass one end of the string into the resulting hole. We make two handles on both sides of it (you can use two sticks of ten centimeters to make it convenient for you to work, whatever) and proceed to cutting the glass.

We insert the cable, with which we will cut off the glue

Ford Focus 2 with broken windshield

Observe safety precautions!

If the glass is broken, wear special glasses and gloves.

See Cutting car glass (how to remove glass).

Now, you need to degrease the perimeter of contact of the windshield, rear window or window and the glass itself (in the area of ​​adhesion to the glue) with the degreaser from the kit.

Then, you need to apply the primer (primer) both on the glass and on the body in the same way, only with a clean pad or a lint-free cotton ball.

Let’s start preparing the glue. The tube has a double bottom.

Knock out the bottom and get rid of it.

Before screwing the tip onto the tube, punch a hole in the neck of the tube and then screw on the nozzle.

Insert the tube into the gun and apply glue to the body (it can be applied to the glass itself, if you have suction cups, in order to transport the glass later). Leave not the slightest gap. Otherwise, water will flow.

The thickness of the glue to be applied should be approximately 1cm. Installing glass is a delicate matter. See video. preparation for gluing auto glass.

Place the glass gently. First, apply the glass to the top two corners of the roof, and then apply the glass completely.

Installing a windshield on a VAZ 2110

In order for the glued glass to hold a given position, put rubber substrates under the bottom of the glass (photo below).

Make sure the glass is tight and the seal is evenly applied to the body and lightly press down on the glass at the edges and in the middle. Look from the inside (from the passenger compartment) for gaps in the sealant layer.

Place something elastic and moderately heavy on the glass and leave it in this position for a day. At least 12 hours until the glue is completely dry. You can check this by squeezing out excess sealant from the inside of the glass. The layer should not easily dry on the surface, but also inside itself.

Average price list. for repair and replacement of auto glass

• Filling a crack in an automobile glass with a polymer. from 40 to 50 rubles
• Stop cracking car glass. from 200 rubles
• Filling car glass chips with polymer up to:

• 1 cm. 400 rubles
• 2 cm. 600 rubles
• Over 2 cm. negotiable price

Auto glass replacement

Small class:

• Replacing the windshield or rear auto glass. 1500 rubles
• Replacing the side auto glass. 1000 rubles
• Replacing the vents. 600 rubles

Middle class:

• Replacing the windshield or rear glass. 1700 rubles
• Replacing the side glass. 1000 rubles
• Replacing the vents. 600 rubles

SUVs and executive class:

• Replacing the windshield or rear glass. 2000 rubles
• Replacing the side glass. 1000 rubles
• Replacing the window leaf. 800 rubles

Vaz Lada 2110, 2111, 2112, Lada Kalina, Lada Priora, Lada Granta, Lada Largus

Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Volks Wagen, Mazda, Honda, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Skoda, Toyota, Renault, Pizjo, Nissan, Daewoo, Lifan and a great many other brands. on all new and relatively new models the glasses are glued in. From our cars, the exception is all Volga models, except Cyber, Zhiguli up to VAZ 2107 inclusive and UAZ.

Windshield replacement materials and tools

Before you start replacing the windshield, you need to stock up on the following materials and tools:

• metal string with 2 handles;
• awl or pointed wire;
• suction cups for holding glass;
• screwdrivers;
• spanners;
• chisel;
• masking tape;
• adhesive sealant for glass;
• a gun for applying sealant;
• solvent, primer;
• tampons and gloves.

To replace the glass, you will need a closed and dry room (garage or car box). The car must spend at least one day in it.

To do the job efficiently and safely, you need one or two assistants. Before starting work, the car should be washed (how to wash the car correctly), especially in the area of ​​the windshield.

Do-it-yourself car windshield replacement

Replacing the windshield with your own hands will be quite within the power of the average car enthusiast with careful performance of all operations. But many motorists believe that it is possible to replace the windshield only at a specialized service station equipped with professional equipment.

There are many myths and fears regarding the procedure for removing and installing a windshield. Therefore, car owners rarely dare to do their own replacement or reinstallation. However, with the sequential performance of all operations, it will be possible to carry out the replacement efficiently, quickly and with your own hands.

Why is windshield replacement required?

There are two main reasons that lead to the need to replace the windshield.

• Moisture penetration from under the seal.
  Leakage between the glass and the body is due to the presence of a non-glued area. In the absence of a guarantee, you will have to carry out repairs yourself. Sometimes it is possible to eliminate the leak when a hole is found by filling the gap with a sealant. If you can’t get rid of the leak, you will have to completely re-glue the glass.
• Windshield damage.
  Many motorists have faced such troubles as cracks and chips. They gradually grow, forming a whole “web” on the windshield. In this case, it will not be possible to pass the state technical inspection, and the operation of the vehicle will be unsafe. In the presence of minor damage, you can repair chips and cracks, otherwise the glass must be replaced.

Below we will tell you what tools and materials you need to replace, how to remove the old windshield and replace it with a new one. And at the end of this article, see a detailed video instruction on how to replace a windshield with your own hands according to all the rules.

How to remove an old windshield

A clean machine must first be set up in a garage or cubicle on a level surface. The procedure for removing the windshield is as follows:

• Using a flat screwdriver, you need to remove the rubber seal located on the outside of the car.
• Wipers, plastic protection, moldings are subject to dismantling.
• In the cabin, cover the dashboard and front seats with foil to protect them from dust and dirt.
• The seal is removed from the passenger compartment, and the cards of the front pillars are pushed in the area of ​​the latches and dismantled.
• Now you need to unscrew the screws and remove the sun visors.
• Existing sensors and wires that go to the windshield must be disconnected and dismantled.
• An awl or sharpened wire is used to puncture the sealed seam (old glue).
• A faceted string is inserted into the puncture, after which handles are attached to its edges. It is more convenient to start cutting the old windshield from the upper left corner.
• It is more convenient to carry out the work of cutting the adhesive sealant together. One fits comfortably inside the cabin, and the second. from the outside of the machine. The principle of operation is simple, first one person pulls the string, and the other. keeps your site taut. Then the string moves in the opposite direction. In this case, the string shifts along the windshield.
• In those places of the body where the string can touch the panel or skin, a piece of metal sheet should be placed.
• When a cut is made around the entire perimeter, the windshield is removed from the car using suction cups.
• Now you need to clean the body and glass from the old glue (if it will be installed again). This requires a chisel and a solvent.

Everything is clearly shown in the video at the end of the article.

Windshield installation

Installing a new windshield is done in the following sequence:

• Before applying glue to the surface of the body and glass, it is necessary to treat the contour with a primer. It will improve the adhesion of the surface to the adhesive.
• Before applying the glue, it is advisable to warm the tube or balloon with a hairdryer or warm water, then it will be more convenient to apply the sealant to the base.
• A clean rubber seal is mounted on the glass.
• The dosing tube is cut at about 20 mm high (5 mm wide).
• The adhesive can be applied both to the contour of the windshield and to the surface of the body. Most professionals seal glass with sealant. But in the absence of suction cups, it is better to glue the perimeter of the body. It is very important that the sealant bead is continuous. The only joint is made at the bottom in the center.
• After applying the glue, the windshield must be carefully positioned in the opening. After putting the glass back in place, apply slight pressure to it. then it will adhere tightly to the body, and the sealant will fill all the voids.
• To prevent the glass from accidentally shifting, it should be fixed with several strips of adhesive tape.
• After replacing the windshield, you can install plastic protectors, side moldings and wipers.
• Do not slam doors, trunk and hood to avoid vibrations and displacement of glass.
• In this position, the car must be left alone for a day. It should be remembered that the higher the air temperature in the garage or box, the faster the adhesive will polymerize. When the room temperature is below 0 degrees, the sealant will not solidify.

The next day, the tape is removed and the windshield and adjacent areas of the body are washed. At this point, you can check the tightness of the resulting seam. If a leak is found, then it is necessary to additionally glue both the inner perimeter and the outer side of the seam. When 100% tightness is achieved, the vehicle can be completely assembled.

With an accurate and consistent performance of all operations to replace the windshield, the result will delight the car enthusiast. A high-quality do-it-yourself installation often eliminates ridiculous mistakes that even masters in a car service make in a hurry. The main thing. they are not afraid to master new stages of car repair.

How to insert a windshield on a Lada

The information below does not need to be read by the owners of expensive foreign cars (due to the high price of glass), also by those who do not have experience in locksmith and repair work in principle, and those who give money for repairs to a car service and even out of savings do not buy the necessary tools and materials on my own.

We preliminarily provide ourselves with a dry and clean room, purchase some kind of table, flat screwdrivers, knives, chisels, solvents, special glue for glass and a “gun” for its application (not necessarily pneumatic, but mechanical) and enlist the help of an assistant for speed and convenience of operation.

In order to insert the windshield on the car, you need to make simple operations, you need a little accuracy and adherence to the saying “Measure 7 times. cut 1 time! “. The information below is for dummies who want to know how to insert a windshield (Lada).

These operations will consist of the following actions.

First, it is necessary to remove all the trim parts of the front roof pillars inside the passenger compartment, the ceiling, as well as the parts of the front panel (on some models) that cover the joint between the windshield and the frame. over, the interior rearview mirror will have to be removed if it is glued to the glass. Mechanically, this is a rather difficult task, therefore it is better to heat the glass in an appropriate place with an electric hairdryer or other fire-resistant safe heating device (from the outside). The decorative parts or the padded rubber seal installed outside the edges of the windshield are also removed. Then the old windshield of the Lada is separated (it is better with the help of a stretched faceted string, which is passed through the hole from the inside and outside, and in the absence of a hole, sharpened knives and screwdrivers are used). Note: Preheating with a hair dryer does not interfere here either.

Now the old glass is pushed up by the upper corners and carefully removed from the frame, after which the surfaces are prepared for installing new glass by removing the old glue from the frame with a chisel and a knife. The main danger when cutting off the already former glass (and what is left of it) is to damage the Torpedo. Be careful here! After removing the old glass, we cut off all excess sealant. It is most convenient to remove it with a conventional retractable knife with replaceable blades. It is not necessary to cut to zero. Do as it goes. When cutting off the windshield, its molding is almost always damaged and its molding is an elastic band worn around the perimeter.

Next, a place is prepared for gluing in a new glass. This place is vacuumed and degreased with a solvent (the latter is not only the surface, but also the new windshield. with a cotton swab or a clean cloth). Glue is applied along the edge of the glass from a gun. Do not apply too much glue, so that later it does not squeeze out of the contact area, although do not apply too little of it either, since poor adhesion and failure are possible due to the tightness of the joint. Cut off any excess sealant remaining after removing the old windshield. This criterion is not very important.

While waiting for the Lada windshield to be pasted, one must not forget that an elastic band or a capsule usually goes to the glass itself, put on the perimeter of the glass. Sometimes an old capsule is also used, but more often it suffers when removing old glass.

In order to properly glue the windshield, you definitely need a sliding stand or something similar, on which the glass is placed, without fear of damaging it during all the necessary operations. You can also use the hood of a car by laying something soft on it to preserve the paintwork (this is an extreme case). Before lowering the glass into the opening, carefully align it along the frame, which is better to do with special suction handles. Then we press it harder, creating pressure closer to the edges. After installing the new glass, it may be necessary to apply a sealant to fill the external joints around the perimeter (on some car models), then the glass is left to dry. The glue setting time is indicated in the instructions for use, and only after it has passed, all the removed parts are installed in place. We try on glass with an elastic band on the place of gluing in order to avoid further jambs. It would be nice to scribble with a marker in those places where the glass should lie (along the bottom). True, on some car models there are special adjustable stops or guides that do not allow the glass to be installed incorrectly.

How to insert the windshield (Lada) yourself, we already know from the above. But when the glass is already installed, you need to know that it is fixed with tape. The main thing is that first the tape is on the glass, then on the body, as if attracting it.

So, the materials that will be needed for pasting the windshield of the Lada, besides itself: a degreasing compound, a primer for glass sealant, the sealant itself for gluing the glasses (one sealant bottle per glass), adhesive tape for fixing the already glued glass, an activator (this is the composition for applying the old sealant to the remaining strip) and a powerful gun (preferably a pneumatic gun for the sealant).

When the glass lies down “face” and the place of gluing on the body is prepared, they start degreasing. We will consider it, as well as priming, separately, outside of actions.

Padding. The primer dries very quickly. It is applied on a hard surface (body, glass) in one layer and only on places free from residues from the previous glass of the sealant. It is not recommended to apply the primer on the remains of the old sealant due to the fragility of the primer to be dried. Before applying a new sealant, you need to go over the remnants of the old sealant with an activator, and if it is not there, then simply degrease the surface of the residual strip of the old sealant.

Degreasing. It doesn’t matter what to use: the degreaser included in the set for pasting glasses or the good old anti-silicone degreaser.

Important! After gluing and fixing the windshield with tape, until the sealant has risen (several hours), you cannot slam the Lada doors, otherwise the blow will displace the glass from its correct position.

How to change glued glass on a car.

A huge number of cars, including modern domestic ones, have long appeared on our roads, on which the front, rear and side non-release glasses are glued in, and make up the power circuit of the body. And many drivers who once changed broken ordinary glass (with a rubber seal) give in to the glued-in glass, not knowing where to start and how to change it in general. After all, this is often necessary, since even with a crack on the glass, problems may arise during the inspection. You can, of course, contact a specialized company, but such a rarity in the outback, and for many are not small. In addition, there is a huge number of drivers who love or are used to doing everything with their own hands. This article is intended for them.

I will describe the option of replacing the rear glass, and having familiarized yourself with its replacement, you will not have any difficulties with replacing other glasses, since the principle of operation is the same. First you need to get rid of the fittings and plastic linings around the glass. First of all, we remove the plastic covers from the screws that secure the rear seat belts.

With a wrench (usually 17), we unscrew the screws themselves fastening the seat belts to the body pillars. We remove the seat belts themselves.

Prying off with a thin screwdriver, remove the plastic lining of the body pillar (usually fastened with latches). Then you will need to remove the side panels on the side posts. We open the rear doors, pry off the caps for attaching the corner panels with a thin screwdriver (usually there are three of them).

We remove the corner panels themselves, and after that you need to disconnect the wires from the glass heater (if any). Next, prying it off with a thin screwdriver, carefully remove the outer edging of the glass.

On cars with a station wagon or hatchback, for the convenience of work, it is advisable to remove the entire rear door, and the operations listed above for dismantling the plastic will not be needed (except for disconnecting the wires). On sedan bodies, all of the above operations are necessary, and on some cars, for the convenience of work, it is advisable to also remove the lid and the boot seal.

The next operation will be to separate the glass from the body. To do this, you need to make a hole in the glue layer, right under the edge of the glass, (you can use an awl), in order to pass a thin steel wire through this hole (you can use a guitar string). Having passed a string through the hole, we tie wooden sticks to its ends, for the convenience of work. Start cutting off the glue with a string, preferably from the bottom corner of the glass.

Next, we slowly lead the string along the edge, cutting the glue seam (an assistant is desirable). Having cut the seam along the entire perimeter, we take out the glass. If you have it badly broken, then remove the fragments that remained after removing the glass. It is more convenient to start cutting the rear or side glass from the bottom corner, with both string holders on the outside.

After removing all the fragments, you need to cut off the old glue seam with a sharp knife, leaving a layer of old glue only 1. 2 mm. Then we will need to thoroughly degrease (with anti-silicone) the edge of the new glass around the perimeter, where the new glue will be applied, as well as thoroughly degrease the window opening itself around the perimeter.

The set for gluing glass includes a tube with glue, an extrusion gun (as for silicone), a special degreaser, a special primer.

It remains to carefully attach the new glass to its place, and for this it is advisable to use suction cups. It is desirable that at this moment, the assistant would hold (accept) the glass from the passenger compartment and direct it to its place. Applying glass to the window opening, we make sure that the glass gaps between the body panels are the same along the entire perimeter. Having finally checked these gaps so that the glass does not slide down, we put pre-prepared wooden wedges under it.

To reliably press and fix the glass when gluing, a car camera from a wheel and a pair of wide boards will also help. To do this, we lay the deflated chamber in the middle of the glass, and then a couple of boards must be laid on it (across the glass). Then, using a rope passed through the salon, we press (tie) the boards to the camera. It remains to pump up the car camera a little, and the glass will reliably press against the window opening. The side windows (small triangular) can be pressed when gluing as well, just fold the camera in half or use the camera from the soccer ball.

Another article on replacing glued-in glass can be read here. Maybe there someone will find something else useful for themselves.

That seems to be all the wisdom of pasting car windows. I think after reading the article, you will be convinced that there is nothing complicated here. And I hope you succeed. Good luck to all!

Toyota Ipsum

good evening.
There was a problem with the frontal, or rather with the seal on the frontal.
Once I heard a disgusting creak, I thought it was from the antenna. She, when braking, sometimes touched the roof. I fixed it in order to check, but still the creak remained. over, it is as if something rubber was rubbing against another surface.
It turned out to be a seal, moved away / came off. I was driving myself once and suddenly a sharp gust of wind pulled this seal, it began to flutter in the wind.

I am attaching a few photos. Normal side, “uprooted” seal, upper part of the windshield.

So this is how to insert it back?
Sealant?
The better to degrease the surface?
There is a sealant Clay Moment (photo attached). Will it fit?

DIY car repair and maintenance

What do you need to install glasses? How to glue the glass? What kind of glue to glue? In this article I will try to give you an answer. how and how to glue car glass.

The installation of auto glass on all cars, without exception, is done in two ways: by installing it in a rubber seal and gluing the car glass. Immediately, I note that there is no difference between the installation of foreign cars and domestic cars. And auto glass is cut and installed in the same way. The principle is the same.

First of all, buy a car glass adhesive kit. There are a great many types of glue for gluing glass. The of the most common materials range from 300 rubles to 1500 thousand rubles, and this, of course, is far from the “ceiling”. Open the box and see if the kit contains all the components. And most importantly, make sure that the adhesive is “soft”. Otherwise, you will apply the glue-sealant for a long time, get tired of squeezing it out, it will take a lot of time and effort. In addition, such inelastic glue may not leak into irregularities and leave voids between the glass and the glue and between itself and the perimeter, adhering the glass to the body.

As you can see in the two photos above, one of the accessories is missing.

The set for gluing glasses must contain:

• Adhesive sealant
• Glass cutting string
• Degreaser
• Primer primer
• Two lint-free sponges or pads for applying degreaser and primer

You will need a special gun to apply the adhesive sealant. The simplest option is in the photo below.

Windshield bonding and rear window installation are identical. The difference can only be in the presence or absence of a seal. And how to remove the windshield or rear window or side windows? In the case of glued-in glass, it would be more correct to say. how to cut it off? Cutting glass is easy.

We remove the glass seal (we pry one edge of the seal from the bottom and, carefully, pull it along the length), take the awl and pierce the old seam from the old glue, best of all, in the upper corner of the roof where the roof ends. It turns out, between the front pillar of the body and the glass. Pass one end of the string into the resulting hole. We make two handles on both sides of it (you can use two sticks of ten centimeters to make it convenient for you to work, whatever) and proceed to cutting the glass.

Having cut off the glass, you need to remove the remnants of the adhesive sealant from the car body. This can be done using a special chisel or a regular sharp knife. The contact surface of the glass must be flat.

Observe safety precautions!

If the glass is broken, wear special glasses and gloves.

See Cutting car glass (how to remove glass).

How to cut and machine glass

Now, you need to degrease the perimeter of contact of the windshield, rear window or window and the glass itself (in the area of ​​adhesion to the glue) with the degreaser from the kit.

Then, you need to apply the primer (primer) both on the glass and on the body in the same way, only with a clean pad or a lint-free cotton ball.

Let’s start preparing the glue. The tube has a double bottom.

Knock out the bottom and get rid of it.

Before screwing the tip onto the tube, punch a hole in the neck of the tube and then screw on the nozzle.

Insert the tube into the gun and apply glue to the body (it can be applied to the glass itself, if you have suction cups, in order to transport the glass later). Leave not the slightest gap. Otherwise, water will flow.

The thickness of the glue to be applied should be approximately 1cm. Installing glass is a delicate matter. See video. preparation for gluing auto glass.

Place the glass gently. First, apply the glass to the top two corners of the roof, and then apply the glass completely.

In order for the glued glass to hold a given position, put rubber substrates under the bottom of the glass (photo below).

Make sure the glass is tight and the seal is evenly applied to the body and lightly press down on the glass at the edges and in the middle. Look from the inside (from the passenger compartment) for gaps in the sealant layer.

Place something elastic and moderately heavy on the glass and leave it in this position for a day. At least 12 hours until the glue is completely dry. You can check this by squeezing out excess sealant from the inside of the glass. The layer should not easily dry on the surface, but also inside itself.

Average price list. for repair and replacement of auto glass

• Filling a crack in automotive glass with a polymer. from 40 to 50 rubles
• Stop cracking car glass. from 200 rubles
• Filling car glass chips with polymer up to:

• 1 cm. 400 rubles
• 2 cm. 600 rubles
• Over 2 cm. negotiable price

Auto glass replacement

Small class:

• Replacing the windshield or rear auto glass. 1500 rubles
• Replacing the side auto glass. 1000 rubles
• Replacing the vents. 600 rubles

Middle class:

• Replacing the windshield or rear glass. 1700 rubles
• Replacing the side glass. 1000 rubles
• Replacing the vents. 600 rubles

SUVs and executive class:

• Replacing the windshield or rear glass. 2000 rubles
• Replacing the side glass. 1000 rubles
• Replacing the window leaf. 800 rubles

Vaz Lada 2110, 2111, 2112, Lada Kalina, Lada Priora, Lada Granta, Lada Largus

Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Volks Wagen, Mazda, Honda, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Skoda, Toyota, Renault, Pizjo, Nissan, Daewoo, Lifan and a great many other brands. on all new and relatively new models the glasses are glued in. From our cars, the exception is all Volga models, except Cyber, Zhiguli up to VAZ 2107 inclusive and UAZ.

They beat me off at the sink with pressure. On top of the glass, it departs from the glass somewhere about 30 centimeters in the center. Factory-semi-peeled glue is visible inside.
How to glue?
If you can not write with a sealant, write to which one (company).

How to glue an elastic band on a windshield

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the bullet flow through the glass, took it off and took off these rubber bands, poured it with a household sealant, put it back in and there are no problems

too lazy to pick, probably not a quick operation. take off / put on?

It was like that from the very salon. After each wash, I simply walk into the place with my finger and press.

it jumped off so much after washing that I tried to stick it in for half an hour, adjusted the back door with one hand up and down, and pressed it with my fingers, hesitated.

In general, so. This sealant does not stick at all. At the factory, it is glued by itself in the process of gluing glass. I accidentally took off my whole in the summer. There were deposits of dirt and dust underneath. But I don’t advise you to repeat it. Otherwise, you will suffer with the installation back. so that drops in the right places with glass prime or silicone.

what nonsense? )))
how does it not stick at all? I have it on the glue from the salon.

They do not have to stick, they are replaceable. It’s just that assemblers do this at the factory.

they are GLUE from the factory.

www.autoprospect.ru/chevr.o-ostekleniya-kuzova.html. Read the entire article, pay attention to paragraphs 6 and 18. My Lanos of 2007 are not glued, as I saw on cars, never an elastic band is glued to glass, this is a hack at the OTC factory, that’s why the elastic is glued

in my seal: in the place where it flew off, a dried layer of glue is visible. but along the perimeter. it cannot be removed by hand as it is written in the article, it is glued, apparently it does not bite on the Poles, it is glued on the Ukrainians)

Well, I’m not a Pole, but a Ukrainian, just under the Chevrolet brand. And here and there the elastic is free, maybe because you have a hatch and in order not to rip it off when loading / unloading the trunk at the factory they are glued.

I do not know)
but some write that it is glued, some that it is not, I just have a layer of glue there, dark brown, either it’s glue, or just a sealant, but it’s there) will not tear it off by hand in those places where it has not moved away.

And for the sake of interest, write to the plant www.zaz.ua/feedback.html and ask, either by calling Hot Line 0 800 500 233 (calls from fixed telephones in Ukraine are free). and we will be interested in what they will answer. Only if you write an email printout here in the blog post, or in your BZ, so that everyone can see the gum should be glued or not

Why should I write, I have it glued, I’m not interested in whether or not it should
Let those who do not have it glued write

))) Well, at least prove your case

I see no reason to prove something to someone.)
I will answer you with a quote from the movie big jackpot:
“I don’t convince, it’s a fact” (I removed the mat from the quote)

But on the contrary, I see the meaning, not to convince, but to explain how it should actually be
Again, starting from this article www.autoprospect.ru/chevr.o-ostekleniya-kuzova.html paragraph 17 and 18, we can draw conclusions to watch these videos. Judging by who and how glues, we can conclude that the gum (molding) of the windshield some of the glue just gets into the glass

Preparatory work

Before you independently install a windshield on a VAZ, you need to think over and prepare everything properly. Choose some spacious and comfortable place to work, remove anything that can get in your way. Make sure the room temperature is at least 15 degrees.

So, dismantle the frill, for this first remove the wipers. Then remove the plugs, unscrew the screws that are under them.

Under the hood, along the edges of the frill, unscrew the two nuts by “10”.

Remove the rubber seal located in the engine compartment. Unscrew the screws connecting the soundproofing and the frill. Lock the frill in the center with the latch, then grasp with both hands close to the latch and pull it out. Lift the jabot, then cut the clamp and washer hose in an inconspicuous place where you can then install the adapter.

Finally, disassemble the frill. Pull out the molding and, hooking it over the edge, take out 2 rubber gaskets in the lower part of the glass, having a triangular shape.

Replacing the windshield in VAZ cars is made with cutting out. For this, a string is used with which you need to cut off the old glue. There are 2 types of strings. round twisted and square, the first of them saws, and the second. cuts. The principle of operation is as follows: lead one end of the string behind the upper left corner of the glass, and the other remains outside.

Here you cannot do without an assistant, since one needs to pull the string down along the left glass pillar, and the second along the roof. Be sure to pay attention to the angle at which the string is. It should run along the edge of the glass. You need to cut until there is only one end of it in the car.

After that, one end is wound into the salon. Have the assistant sit in the car while you stay outside. The person sitting in the cabin should tilt the string in the direction of the cut, and you need to stand to the right and pull the string along the glass, pulling it slightly up so as not to spoil the paintwork.

When you reach the right corner of the windshield in about 10 cm, take the string around the corner and cut along the right pillar. It is more convenient to cut the lower part of the glass under the hood. The person in the cabin must press the string against the glass when cutting so that it cannot touch or cut the torpedo.

Having finished cutting the windshield, you need to dismantle it. In this case, remember about the antenna mount, it also needs to be removed.

Note: To make the old glue as easy to cut as possible, you can heat the glass with a hot air gun. Also make sure that the paintwork does not melt from heat.

What do you need

To complete this work, you will need:
– windshield;
– set for gluing glasses;
– string with two handles;
– activator and primer;
– White Spirit.

It is not recommended to save on windshield or materials. Otherwise, a few years after installation, chips, cracks, leaks during rain and other troubles will appear.

In addition, the quality of the glue plays an important role, a lot depends on it. For example, you can use Dinitrol, Sicaflex, Therosol. Any of these options will ensure the reliability of glass installation and a long service life.

How to independently install a windshield on a VAZ

Installing a windshield on a VAZ

Before proceeding with the installation of the windshield on the VAZ, prepare the surface. Cut off the previous layer of glue, but not completely, it is better to leave a thin, even layer on the frame. This will improve grip. In addition, the glass will hold better.

Thoroughly clean the surface from dirt and anything that can interfere with the installation of the glass. Using the activator, carefully process the opening of the frame. Wipe the new windshield from dirt and dust, then degrease everything well.

Lay the outside of the windshield up and slide on the molding. In case it dangles or does not fit snugly, fix it with tape. Turn the glass over and wipe the contact area with the activator. Take a swab soaked in primer and mark a strip along which the glue will flow along the molding.

Repeat the same with the opening of the glass frame. Let the surfaces dry for about 15 minutes. Load the heated glue into the gun and gently, without haste, apply it to the surface to be glued.

If you have special equipment in the form of suction cups that can take glass, apply glue to the glass itself. If it is not there, it is better to apply it to the frame.

• How to independently install a windshield on a VAZ
• How to remove a windshield
• How to insert glass vases

Installing a windshield on a VAZ without suction cups

Open the windows in the front doors and slightly open the hood. Take the windshield to the WHA. Put one hand into the cabin through the window, while holding the glass from the bottom with the other. Change hands, then bring the lower corners of the glass over the hood and install the latter in the opening.

Apply the glue in a triangular even layer at least 1 cm high around the entire perimeter. Before that, it is better to read the instructions for the adhesive.

Place the windshield in the opening, place the stops in the lower part, which will then allow you to set the desired height position.
Slightly glass to the rack. Now you can reinstall the previously dismantled units and parts in the reverse order of disassembly.

After you have managed to install the windshield on the VAZ, do not rush to immediately start operating the car. Give the glue time (at least a day) to dry properly.

How to remove glass

• How to remove glass
• How to remove a windshield
• How to remove the glass

In any case, one person cannot remove the glass. even experienced craftsmen in a car service remove the windshield or rear window with the help of assistants. If you plan to shoot glass of this size at home, you also cannot do without an assistant. The size of the side glass allows you to remove it without the help of an assistant, but the process of dismantling it also has the same nuances as dismantling the windshield or rear glass.

• When removing glass, first of all be guided by its condition, and also take into account the method of installing new glass, which will be used in the future. If the old glass is suitable for removing the matrix for making a replacement, it must be removed entirely, taking care not to damage it. To do this, the glass must be released from the rubber seal or carefully cut out of the sealant applied to the mowing line of the side stands. Having thus prepared the upper and then the lower edge, the glass should be squeezed out from the inside with precisely calculated movements.
• Sometimes the glass is so damaged that it can no longer be used for copying. In this case, the task of the master, first of all, is the best possible cleaning of the sealant in the places of contact of the glass. It is necessary to carefully remove from there the remnants of the sealant and glue, as well as the remaining fragments. It is easiest to carry out such work with special chisels or scrapers, which should not be excessively rigid.
• If you are forced to dismantle a car’s windshield, rear or front window at home, you may often not have special tools on hand. In this case, you can use a regular braided copper string (for example, 3, 4 or 5 strings from a guitar) to neatly remove the car glass. With the help of this string, it will be possible to neatly cut silicone. all glasses, especially in foreign-made machines, are usually planted on silicone sealant or glue. To do this, you need to take an ordinary awl and make a hole in one of the corner parts of the glass seat. Then a string is launched there: by passing it through and processing it sequentially all the glass around the perimeter, you can carefully remove the silicone and remove the glass.

Remember that this method of dismantling requires the presence of at least two people. This method is ideal for situations where it is necessary to remove heavily damaged, for example, almost shattered glass. and it will be removed in one piece, and not crumbled into tiny fragments.

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How to cut glass on a machine without a string

How the rear window is installed
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Vehicle windshields are manufactured using triplex technology. This glass is formed from three layers, two of which are made from standard float glass. An intermediate film made of polyvinylbuteral material is placed between the layers. But, unfortunately, its high cost does not allow many owners to install it as rear-view and side windows. Most often it is used when installing a windshield.

Another type of auto glass is. tempered glass, better known as. stalin. It is produced by repeatedly heating glass to a temperature of 680 degrees, followed by uniform and rapid cooling. Thanks to this technology, car glass is “tempered”, which gives it strength and durability.

There is one more positive point. In an emergency, the glass breaks into small pieces without sharp edges, without creating cutting wounds. Stalinite is widely used in the automotive industry for the manufacture of rear and side windows for cars. In some cars, you can even observe the installed double glazing, this increases the level of sound insulation and reduces thermal conductivity.

In addition, the rear window can include many additional elements: antennas, an anti-freeze system (heating system). This is quite convenient, especially for our country, where in winter evenings the air temperature in some regions can drop to 30 degrees. Currently, almost all rear-view steles have a heating function.

The process of installing the rear window takes about 3 hours, the time depends entirely on the class of the car. The work on installing the rear window on the car takes place in several stages:
The car interior and its body are protected from contamination. Before starting work, the fenders and seats in the car are covered with special covers, then the car is being prepared for dismantling the glass. To do this, remove all decorative panels that cover the pillars from the inside, wipers and many other parts that prevent free access to the glass being replaced.

The glass is dismantled with special equipment. Special strings, knives and electrical appliances are used.
The glass and the car itself are processed. First of all, the seat under the glass is cleaned from the remnants of glue and other foreign particles. After that, the auto glass and the body are treated with special chemicals, the seat and the glass itself are degreased, then glue is applied and the auto glass is installed.

High-quality installation of automotive glass is not an easy task. Over the years, engineers and designers have tried to develop technology for quick and safe glass replacement for cars of various brands. Since this is important enough for motorists. Almost every driver could experience unpleasant moments when due to bad weather or poor visibility through the rear auto glass. Because of this, pre-emergency situations have arisen more than once. That is why it is important enough for the driver that all glass in the car is of high quality without obvious defects. This applies not only to the windshield, but also to the rear and side windows.

It is a well-known fact that deep tinted glass negatively affects the quality of viewing, and also increases the frozen zones. Automotive glass is far from a way to express your individuality and not an object of car decor, and far from a way to hide from the eyes of passers-by. it is an object that carries a significant functional load.

Automotive glass should provide comfort when moving in the car, by reducing extraneous noise. With all the characteristics of glass, it also provides insulation from bad weather and dust. Heat and cold do not affect passengers in the cabin if the glass in the car is of good quality.

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Hello everyone
Now I am preparing for painting the Ball. Actually, about the glass, it was burst, the poet did not mind experimenting.
Cutting method:
We take a nail and hammer it between the glass and the body into glue

We push 1 core of the cable into this hole and cut

Actually that’s all, by the way, the wire is not suitable for this.
Who cares to watch the video there is more understandable)

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cutting glass in a Volvo look. Here is the technology.

See how they change their lobash on the bus.

No sarcasm, just a recommendation

Not really, but how? Look on YouTube or what?

I can’t find it, I came across it, it’s just awesome, there on the insert, if you believe the voiceover, 10 cans of genetics go away

how? why already 10?

Well, there is a huge glass around the perimeter, and along the edges there is a strip of sealant 5-7 cm, you can erase it with a string, knock out the glass and then cut it with a knife

aa clear), of course, it’s easier to drink, but a lot of glass attacks 🙁

yes yes the other day I cut out a windshield glass with a friend, took a steel string and it burst in a minute, the cable was not thick, and they pulled it on each other, the joke is that when the cable was heated, the glue melted well! an hour of time was spent

strange! we have 20 minutes no more) But it was interesting

I do not even know! we fucked up for an hour! Golf3 1996, the frontal is still factory, the glue of the pzdts is hard, then I tried to cut off the remnants from the glass, so I thought I would break the knife!

Hah) clear aa well then it’s tough. How many planetshaunas 1.5years ago)

I cut out with a clerical knife, also niche)

You do not need to cut but clamp one edge and pull and cut the sealant with the second
string will fit

Well, my method works pretty well too

and how I wrote correctly
no trash in the cabin
you won’t cut too much and faster
I was just present at the replacement of the sekol in the workshop standards and not very
where they sawed they tore the thread 2 times
dangerously rested in the cabin and rubbed on the panel
and the second, quickly sorting out 30cm, cut

Well, yes, I agree to fly to the salon, I don’t know how much speed it took to unstick it, it took 15-20 minutes)

I understand that this glued-in glass was yes ?

As for me, it is better to entrust this work to experienced people. Any jamb and if new glass leaks, it will be more expensive.

Well, maybe so there is a rope with 2 ends.

It depends on which car, how much the glass costs and dance from here. I think I would have changed it myself on the old Vase, on a foreign car it is better with a guarantee.

Well, this foreign car called VW Sharan ’98)

5000 rubles is of course expensive, but you have to start working for yourself or organizing the cost of replacing glass is minimal, taking into account the time of consumables 500-700 r (if for yourself) well,%

We proceeded from the fact that the car had to be dragged for 30 km and it was disassembled, and I don’t mind lobash, and most of all it’s interest!

cut out with a thin cable from the building store. it was necessary to cut from the donor so that the whole remained.
everything worked out fine.

I recently cut it off with a clerical knife), but I had a task to save the glass)) about an hour of time and everything is buzzing)

Well, my chip went only in the place where I inserted the nails and that was due to the fact that I pulled it shaky up the bottom

I recently cut it off with a clerical knife), but I had a task to save the glass)) about an hour of time and everything was buzzing)

A sharpened spatula is more convenient.

Somehow they gave me a bang for 5tr for replacing glass on Suzuki, thought, cut off the old one with a string, then glued in a new one, then it turned out that everything is not so difficult, you just need to do it carefully. And then it started. I cut off the glasses for my friends and pasted them for a nominal fee on benz, in order to come to them, on ten after the accident I pasted all the glasses. And I still don’t understand why they asked for 5000, everything is elementary there.

Well, in the princepe “everything elementary is simple” but I thought it would be more difficult)

Somehow they got me a dickhead 5tr for replacing glass on Suzuki, thought, cut off the old one with a string, then glued in a new one, then it turned out that everything is not so difficult, you just need to do it carefully. And then it started. I cut off the glasses for my friends and pasted them for a nominal fee on benz, to come to them, on ten after the accident I pasted all the glasses. And I still don’t understand why they asked for 5000, everything is elementary there.

But I probably didn’t think that they have the same families, children, they took away from the great specialists the crappy loaf.

Great specialists welded me a wing on a dozen crookedly, to my objections they said: I don’t like it. we can take it back. I had to digest it myself. We were dragging out a week before that, along the way to work thumping every evening on my deposit. So now I have a rule: if you want it to be good, do it yourself.

I’m a joke, everything is correct, let them learn to work and evaluate it correctly.

But I probably didn’t think that they have the same families, children, they took away from the great specialists the crappy loaf.

so let them ask with dignity and the people will not do it themselves and will come more often and not wait when they cannot see at all

I was thinking of cutting glass from a piece of glass. and to cut from the car, this is done at every corner, with a string. there are even a bunch of special tools for this, all sorts of threading, string handles, etc.

Why won’t the wire work? Cut a couple of times with a wire all the rules

Huh. Does not burn out quickly :)))

Wow, you have a speed

It would be better to write in Belarusian than in such Russian.