Windshield install

[Kallen]

I am getting ready to install my windshield but before I jump into it, I have a question. I have noticed from looking at pictures, that many of the Coupe windshields have a large black approx 2" boarder running around the edge. This is not the rubber seal that finishes it off but is under the glass and for asthetics. When I pulled mine out of the box, I noticed it did not have the boarder at all. I saw one post entry from tech that metioned it being a seal supplied by the installer. I called tech and was told the same. I went to a local installer and they looked at me like I was from Mars and said it was the sealant that holds it on and is put on with a wool brush. Not! I even showed them photos. Kinda got blown off. Ok, I'm in Utah but.... I looked at a few other cars parked around my work and it appears it is a factory thing on many cars. So, can anyone tell me the definative answer? Did your windshield come from FFR that way? If it takes buying another, I am willing. Thanks!!! .

[DARKPT]

Buy a can of 3M single step primer (http://amzn.com/B000PEZAU6) (part number 08681). One can is more than you'll need. Tape up your windshield and put a good coat on it, as you can't cleanly put a second coat on any thin spots. I used a 1" foam brush.

This stuff dries really fast. I used 3m fineline tape to mark the border.

My windshield guy gave me a little grief about using it. He said that some products do not etch the glass very well, and the adhesive he uses might someday just pull the primer off of the windshield. He had no specific knowledge about individual products, and reassured me that it doesn't happen often.

[Kallen]

Thanks for the info! Did they provide the egde seal that finishes off the job?

[DARKPT]

Yep. They called it a universal fit, and the tech called it #20 when he pulled out the roll.

[Kallen]

Thanks!!! I appreciate it!

[xlr8or]

A lot of people just use black spray paint. It's scratches easier than some of the other products but easy to do and you can touch it up after install if necessary.

[Kallen]

Thanks! I thought about that.