Windshield paint

[TonyG]

What kind of paint is used on the inside perimeter of the windshield? Where can i purchase this paint? Thanks, TonyG

[DARKPT]

Lots of us use this, which I got from Amazon.com:

windshield primer (black) - 3M Single Step Primer part number 08681

Get a good coat on it, as you cannot touch it up if you see a thin spot once it is dry. I used a foam brush and taped off the area and it went well the first time.

[Jason Lavigne]

Thanks, DARKPT...

For reference, can you guys confirm whether it's the 1st Generation Coupe rear plexi window you're referring to? Just thought it would be helpful to anyone else viewing this thread in the future.

Thanks again,

Jason @ FFR

[DARKPT]

This is for the windshield, not the hatch. It hides the joint between the glass and the body.

Now that I think about it, I guess you could use it around the edge of the glass hatch too.

[TonyG]

Thanks DARKPT, I'll try and get some.

Jason, It's for the windshield as DARPT confirmed. My hatch glass for a Gen II coupe is already coated with a black surround.

[CJBergquist]

I tried the 3M primer and made a total mess of it....twice. As DARKPT said, you can not go back and touch it up. Third try I used some two part epoxy gloss black paint and used an air brush to apply. Came out nice.

[TonyG]

CLBerquist...Thanks fort he tip. TonyG

[TonyG]

Still waiting for what FFR recommend for the windshield. Thanks, TonyG

[Jason Lavigne]

Hi TonyG - I'm not certain what the actual product is that's used, but I spoke with Jesper (Director of Engineering) and he said that typically there's a product that the installers use when they put the glass in. You can mask off the windshield to define what gets painted, and they the installer applies it. My understanding is that it etches the glass surface to create a good bond - otherwise it can separate from the glass, and you'll just have paint (not glass) bonded to the adhesive. I'm sure you can find a product that you can use yourself, but we've typically had professional installers come in to do it.

Jason @ FFR