Replace rear side glass (not tailgate)

commlend · Post by **commlend** » 01 Mar 2010, 20:31

hello all,
Can anyone lead me to some instructions on replacing the rear side glass (not tailgate) on a wagon. Some winner came by in neighborhood smashing windows randomly.
Any special type of epoxy to install? thanks for the help.

Ben

Post by **phat78ta** » 01 Mar 2010, 21:16

I install auto glass for a living, and I would reccommend you take it to a glass shop. It's worth the 60-70 bones(if you have the glass) to have a professional do it right the first time. Saves you from ruining a glass or your car.

commlend · Post by **commlend** » 01 Mar 2010, 21:37

I was hoping to have an excuse to buy some new tools.

New weatherstripping, epoxy, some suction cups... what else? I actually have glass ins but the police officer said it probably wouldn't be covered??? will look into that one.
It seems fairly starightforward, where does a DIY'er typically run into trouble?
thank you for any input.
PS- Volvo saftey glass is good stuff- window is "broken" in many, many pieces but did not "shatter".

commlend · Post by **commlend** » 02 Mar 2010, 19:47

I picked up some 3M urethane adhesive and am picking up the glass from a salvage yard. Local glass shop only wants 70.00 to install, but I am going to remove the old window and see what everything looks like and decide from there. I'll take some pics.
If anyone has some tips or the proper service procedure I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
Ben