How to PROPERLY Replace a Rear Windshield (No Special Tools DIY)
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2024
- Learn how to replace a front or rear windshield safely and properly. If you get a chipped or cracked windshield, save money replace the windshield yourself at home with common hand tools. I cover the entire process from where to buy the glass, how to remove the old glass, how to remove the urethane from the pinch weld, how to prepare the glass and how to put the new urethane on and install the new glass.
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00:00 Intro
03:44 Where to Buy Windshield
04:55 How to Test Window Defroster
06:08 Tools and Products
08:38 Broken Windshield Removal
12:03 Prepare the Car Pinch Weld Surface for Glass
17:17 Prepare the Windshield for Install
20:16 Test fit Rear Windshield
21:44 Apply Primer to Windshield
23:21 Apply Primer to Car Pinch Weld
24:40 How to Cut Urethane Tip
27:29 How to Apply Windshield Urethane
29:28 How to Install Rear Windshield
33:35 Check Rear Defroster and Check for Leaks
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Chris has to be the best automotive RUclipsr there is. Even with over 8 million subscribers he's still showing us how to do regular car repairs in our driveway with common hand tools. He hasn't went and switched to a gigantic shop with high tech equipment working on high dollar super cars. But I wouldn't be upset to see Chris get a small shop to be able to bring us more quality videos.
Thanks a lot! Hopefully I can get my own house soon! (going on 4 years of looking now lol)
@@chrisfix if you have 8 million subscribers on youtube and you still can’t find a house, then there’s literally no hope for me lol rip
@@AndrewPovio the house market is extremely high priced right now and it wouldnt be reasonable for him to get a house at this time
@@contraband777 i know, i wasn’t talking sh*t or anything, just acknowledging his success (:
@@chrisfix come live with me
Chris is the most laid back person ever. Every week one of his family cars brakes down, suspensions crack, exhausts fall off, cars gets hit by a rock, a tornado and lightning, crocodiles eat the tires, a gearbox explodes or aliens steal the wipers. Others would say he is cursed with so much bad car luck but not Chris, no no, he just takes it as it is and naturally makes a video of it.
When life gives you lemons…. Basically my life story haha
@@chrisfix “When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons, what the hell am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life's manager!"
-Cave Johnson
@@techguy3424 lol this only makes sence if you've played portal
@@chrisfix speaking of lemons.. lemons car video when? :)
If you can’t do anything, you have no right to speak about anyone if they are helping people and providing knowledge.
Chris is a shining example of a content provider with the heart of a teacher. Always excellent.
He ain't no teacher he a car doctor and a engineer😊
Chris, I'm 17 and you have been an inspiration for me💯. I love cars and it's my aim to be an automobile engineer. My dad owns an automobile garage in India and I used to help him (that's how I got introduced to your channel, I still remember I were 14 back then). I introduced my dad to your channel and we started applying your methods on our customer vehicles and as of now my dad's shop has a rating of 4.8/5 which is so awesome 😊
We have experienced exponential growth of our business since I started applying methods taught by you. I've learnt a lot from you brother and I'll continue to do so.
I'd love to meet you if I ever visit the States.
Keep up the good work 🔥😎, lots of love from India ❤️
That is what I love to hear! I'm glad the shop is doing well! Thanks for the support from India!
@@chrisfix ❤️❤️
You you j
Sounds like you have a good start my young friend. I have been involved with electronics my entire life and wish I could have taken at least mechanical engineering courses. Of course my electronics back ground has served me well. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.👍👍😁👺👌✌️💥
I am so happy for you and your father's business and please follow your passion you are wise for your age and I wish you the best of luck
Professional glass installer here, I wanted to clarify a couple things. First of all, alot of eurethanes also require an activator as well as a primer. It depends on the brand, but it's something to be aware of.
Finding eurethane lines on sound deadening is pretty common, especially on fords. On the front glass too on the bottom corners. After you remove it you should always scuff any clearcoat that is smooth, primer and eurethane have trouble bonding without scuffing.
You don't need to stress about fully removing eurethane from a window thats going to be reinstalled, I know from experience that as long as you trim it thin and uniform you'll be fine. I've seen techs actually break glass from pressing too hard from scraping.
And absolutely 90° at all times if possible with your gun while running a bead. The easiest way to paddle is with a popsicle stick or piece of wood that you hold in your mouth for a minute or two. Your saliva will keep the wet eurethane from sticking so bad to your paddle, which will help you to not stretch or manipulate the bead too much.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to try the wet popsicle stick next time for paddling! The urethane was so sticky it was almost impossible to not make a mess!
hello fellow glass man, everything you just said is correct! That bead made me kinda nervous, a little too skinny and it might roll over. Didn't seem to be the case here obviously
@@thatcreepykid123 I agree, I prefer my bead height to be twice my bead width. That seems to be the sweet spot.
@@chrisfix As someone who has dealt with sealants quite a bit, you did very well! I waterproof/weather proof on an almost daily basis. Great work!
Edit:I don’t deal with too much glass, but other applications on home and business exteriors. But still a good and informative video.
As a fellow professional glass installer you stated great points. I just wanted to add that urethane bonds best to existing urethane. Also where you pointed to scuff the clear coat where the sound denting was, he should add at least 2 coats of primer to that area with 5 minutes to flash in between
Rear windshield explode :
- Normal people : "OH $hit this is going to cost ..."
- ChrisFix : "Perfect ! I needed a new topic for a new video ! Thanks dad !"
Couldn't say no to getting to replace it myself!
@@chrisfix bro I'm a big fan can u heart me
@@tmxdayan6498 it will come soon ChrisFixfan brother
I just changed my front windshield in shop, costed me 150 dollars total including new glass, work and tax. + 30 dollars for wipers which they conveniently only had the expensive brands. Note that it costs 150 dollars with my car insurance, without insurance it would be expensive :)
@@johan6767 the insurance company might increase your premium next year. they get that money back by hook or by crook
Great work Chris, as a professional mechanic of 20 years I'm always learning from you.
Chris, since I discovered your channel less than a year ago, I have repaired scratches and chips in my paint, repaired rust spots and holes in the body, found and fixed leaks in my exhaust, cleaned my engine bay, detailed the leather and vinyl in the interior, flushed and fixed my heater core and a couple of other things I can’t remember...............Thank you. I wouldn’t even have dreamed of doing these things prior to watching your stuff.
Right, I used to watch his videos for fun, back when I was young and dreamed of having a liscense, I’m older now restoring a classic car and his vids have been amazing, I just pulled my transmission out the other day with the help of his videos, he’s the man
You have saved me on the side of the road, saved me at 11pm in the dark and rain, walked me through almost every single repair on my truck and car. You have helped all my friends and some of my family make sure their cars are working right. I cannot say this enough. THANK YOU omg thank you so fucking much legit THOUSANDS of dollars saved because of you. Not to mention the education that's comes with it. Thanks Chris you the man.
That is what I like to hear! Glad the videos are helpful and you are learning a lot!
Auto glass technician here. I’m impressed how well you did this replacement considering the nature of your channel and level of experience. I’d say you hit ~80% of the quality that’s expected from the company I work for. Which, for some, especially for tempered applications, is good enough. I like that you emphasized how important it is to make sure you use primer and adhesive from the same system. You talked about the V bead, and why it’s so important to use it over the circular bead. Your V bead is too skinny. You want to first cut the tip horizontally then cut the v bead. The base of the bead should be about 1 cm wide. The horizontal line on that specific tip you used is exactly for that. It came the way it did so you can apply a small amount to glue down rubber moldings.
For front windshields, I cannot say I recommend DIY replacements. The front windshield is a critical part of the passenger retention system and will fail if not properly installed, and the room for error is far slimmer. Also, to anyone who tries this on their own. PLEASE if you find rust, you MUST remove the rust to bare metal, and treat the bare metal with a rust neutralizer and primer. DO NOT apply urethane to the rust. It WILL FAIL.
Many urethanes take over a week to cure fully all the way through. If your test bead comes off your practice surface and it’s wet in the center but not the sides, that’s normal. Good luck y’all
Thanks for the tips!
If a car is repainted with the glass removed, is it OK to use the urethane primer over the new paint or is it better to have bare metal with the urethane primer over it?
Thanks for the pro tips.
@@davidparker9676 less layers is better, less opportunity for delaminating. However, the primer coat protects from rust and is very important! Paint won’t hurt, but it’s unnecessary under the glass. So if you’re having it repainted, I wouldn’t bother with the paint, but absolutely do not leave it bare.
@@Max_Arjona yee epoxy primer then pinch well primer is how it’s supposed to go
@@Max_Arjona LoL
Since I started fixing my own cars, I never in my dreams thought to even attempt replacing the front or rear windscreens until I watched this video. You're amazing man.
Best Windshield replacement video on the Internet. Very clear and precise instructions! THank you Chris.
this has to be one the best demonstrations of laminated vs tempered! Nice job!
Thanks!
@@chrisfix true ogs know where that video clip was from
@@loayahmed9605 yeah
I agree
@@loayahmed9605 absolutely and it's from a "how to fix a chipped or cracked windshield"
Only OG’s remember when Chris first showed us the laminated and tempered comparison
i'm an og then :D
back when chris fixed that little spot on his windshield on the driftstang when a rock kicked up
So that makes me an OG ChrisFix fan then? SWEET!!!
Then I'm an OG, I still remember when that video was uploaded.
im a OG :D
Yep
Important to note: The process for replacing the front windshield can actually vary quite a bit, as many modern cars are starting to have more technology implemented into the glass, like sensors.
He did say it’s for a rear window and he did mention most rear windows are done the same and he is very correct, i fit windscreens and rear glass’ and the method for doing rear glass is the same no Matter what car it is, I mean as a windscreen tech I would of done a few things different for time saving but all in all that was a good job. Just please don’t jet wash the area you glued 😭 gave me nightmares watching that, 7 days wait on cleaning because you’ll shift the glue off the primer and will cause wind noise/leaks💪🏻
@@realeasygaming4379 So I removed all the cracked glass before taking my car into get professionally replaced. I left a few scratches in the primer… you think they’ll re-prime it or should I? Also I have a bit of a wavy pinch weld (from getting rear ended) would that mess up a new install?
@@Charles.Howard you should be fine, I wouldn’t worry about it
No big deal
@@realeasygaming4379 he said at the start of the video that "replacing a rear window is very similar to replacing a front windshield and this should give you the tips and tricks you need to be able to do that" or something along those lines.
I own a Mobile Auto Glass Replacement company in the Bay Area in California. After watching this video, I want to turn this into a video training fir my installers!
Very well made, straightforward, and informative video!
I cant thank you enough for all the time and effort you put in these videos. I learn so much every time!
Thanks a lot!
This was very satisfying to watch.
Yes it was
isn’t it always ?
Hey Randy!
Hey Randy!!!
@@sgt_zestiest_ballz hey
The best windshield replacement video by far on RUclips 👌
Great job as usual Chris! :-)
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix hey chris on my avalanche 5.3 it doesnt have any power when taking off and it uses alot, alot of gasoline when driving, to go 10 miles i waste like 20 dollares of gasoline, what can be the issue
@@legasus345 now I'm no genius when it comes to cars but I know my way around that truck since I own one,
1. A mass airflow sensor that is Bad or dirty
2. A possible vacuum leak
3. Bad o2 sensors
4. Dirty fuel injectors
There is probably some more possible reasons but that's what I know that could be causing your issues
Hope this helps you 👍
@@AJ5306. yep u actually rlly learned frum la vids how to replace exhaust and the how to install a performance intake
@@chrisfix hi
More tips:
Wear old clothes. Windshield urethane won't come out if you get it on you.
Similarly, put a drop cloth down over your package shelf in case you drip urethane on the cloth interior.
If you do have an accident, brake cleaner is the only thing I've found that will dissolve it. Spray, dab with a clean cloth, and repeat. Don't wipe back and forth.
Thanks for the tips!
Denatured alcohol works for cleaning up urethane. That's what we use when I used to work for an Auto Glass Company.
“Dab with a clean cloth”
-Feel sorry for the kids who still dabs in 2021
Brake cleaner is basically acetone. It's cheaper to get a can at home improvement store.
@@BigBrotherIsTooBig Acetone is a component of brake cleaner but only a minor one (25%). Brake cleaner is not acetone.
As someone who does this for a living. You've done a great job. I've seen a lot worse from pro's.
A few tips to make your life easier; When cutting back the old glass and urethane, you can use a razor blade scraper or any sharp scraper for that matter. Any additional scratches you may make will be covered with the primer and it will save you a heap of time plus minimise any risk of cuts when holding a blade with your fingers. I would also have a wider base to my bead, it will help to keep it standing upright. You could also bead around the glass if you find getting a decent bead difficult under the boot.
I'd like to add that most auto glass companies will come and install the glass for you, regardless of if you supplied it or if they did. It would definitely add to the cost but if you find you lack some of the tools it would work out the same. Especially if you provided cheap second hand glass.
I completely agree with what you said. Some Urethane companies have pre cut tips as well, which is what we use at the company I work for. Most of the time if I have to cut the tip its just to adjust the bead height in the rare times where it needs to be taller. Overall his video was good and seeing first hand how some of the "pros" work turns out he did a way better job. Something to note is many companies may or may not uphold any warranty work if you supply your own glass depending on if it was obviously caused by the installer due to not sourcing the glass themselves. Although not often is that concerning so long as the installer knows what they are doing. It would have been good if he showed the proper way to use the cold knife as sometimes you do need it and without proper knowledge of how to use it you can very easily damage the car. Though without practice for many the damage is inevitable. Even using it everyday there are times when it still does. Then it is down to knowing what to do in the event of damage, hopefully nothing to severe. For a back glass doing everything you can to avoid using it is best since it will limit any personal injury from the blade cutting out through the broken glass flinging it towards yourself. Both the glass and the knife. I once had the mirror button break off the windshield and a piece of the glass fell onto my forearm and it still cut me a little bit just falling from my hand to same arm that was extended holing the mirror lol. It can be very sharp so best to always avoid flying glass.
We always used a guitar string to get the old stuff off
Thanks a lot and thanks for the tips! I was actually going to have the glass company do the work originally but they said they were so busy they were a week out! That’s when the idea of me doing it became a reality haha.
Chris my boi Make how to fix a dent plz
@@chrisfixhow long you guys have the murcury?
The rear windshield of my car needs replacing and I already did everything in the video except the actual installation, might do it and save myself the money. This channel has saved me so much money.
Ikr
I love how technical and in depth you go with everything yet you make it so simple for us to understand. Hopefully you can grow even more and keep making these videos..
Thanks a lot and I am glad you are learning a lot!
I like the video but, I own a auto glass company and their is a couple of things you could do better so here is a few tips...
1- Break every piece u can as soon as you start, before you scrape off the urethane. Don't vacuum until you have cut the window out. Saves major time. Also put tape around the glass on the body of the car so the glass doesn't scratch the car. You can also spray the urethane with glass cleaner and when u cut it the glass wont fly everywhere.
2- You should of used your scraper to get the urethane off the pinchweld, that plastic tool and mallet looked miserable
3- The razor blade thing was super sketchy and time consuming, use metal scraper to get the glue off much faster and you want the urethane to be level so your glass doesn't leak
4- When you scraped the old urethane off your used piece of glass, no need to try and scrape every little piece. Urethane bonds best to itself. Leave 1/16 like you do on the body if possible.
5-In the top right corner on the backglass where you first put primer, you should of scuffed the metal with scotchbrite to give the primer a better chance to bond. (Same thing with where the sound dampener was)
6-I really liked how you broke down the triangle bead in comparison to the circular bead. Some installers still use that circle bead.
7-When you cut the tip for your urethane, don't cut the V so big. Your bead was weak because the base is too small.
One can only appreciate tips from a pro, although it helps us to get you less work. You also showed it's not that easy, a lot can be done wrong. I vote @Chrisfix could pin this comment.
Great tips. I also work for an auto glass company and couple of things I do before I start cutting the old urethane is I usually have a vacuum in one hand I use a small clip prying tool to remove the excess glass from the most outer edge of the glass, that way they don't fall in and scratch the paint or dull your blade when you cut the urethane later. You can actually see long white scratches in the pinch weld that came from the plastic chisels pushing glass pieces against the paint. I use cutting knife with a snap on blade, start from the middle and cut the whole urethane out in one piece. It's easy to not scratch the paint when you have removed the excess glass from the pinch weld and can actually see the tip of the blade. This way there is least amount of tiny glass pieces flying everywhere, even compared to a replaceable chisel blades, which is generally the best tool to remove urethane because of the control it gives.
Windshield stick tools cost like a dollar and are made out of nylon, urethane doesn't stick to it that well so it's good for all touch ups and the "paddling". The sticks are also super easy to clean because the urethane just peels off after it cures. The stick is also one of the best tools to remove old excess urethane from the corners of the pinch weld as it doesn't scratch the paint.
Also if people are using urethane that cures in 24h they should be very extra careful about what tape they are using to hold the glass in place during the curing time as most of the tapes (especially duct tape) burn-in on the clear coat and are an absolute pain the ass to remove because the glue sticks to the paint.
Just don’t tell me you work for safelite they fucked up my windshield and it leaks whenever it rains for the last 6 months now
@@Hiddenpower6 I'm from Finland. You should always get leaks fixed asap, because they can create all other issues and can be caused by rust.
Swamper for a very experienced body shop mobile crew here
1. Yep, my installer breaks all glass and removes the urethane first while I prep the glass, I don't touch the vacuum until all the old is off. Plus the glass cleaner on the urethane acts as lubricant and makes the knife glide easier
3. OLFA or Stanley knife works best, go slow and take your time, plus people are more likely to have a retractable disposable blade knife than a no. 9 razor
4. Yep, no need for all urethane off, make it flat and even with no flaps or strings, but overall not bad
7. I agree, Bead was too high, better to be wider but there wasn't much you could do with that caulk tip
bonus
-DO NOT "RAIN TEST" WITH ANY KIND OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS AFTER INSTALL, URETHANE DOES NOT LIKE WATER
-Make sure any surfaces are dry after cleaning before priming or gluing
-I usually prime wider than the old urethane marks, OEM is usually a thinner bead, we use thicker, so more squish, so as long as it doesn't show on the clear part of the glass, I do a half dobber width wider either side
-I feel like it would be more effective to use the cups to move the glass, yes they aren't made for it but they are better grip
-Check pricing with actual auto glass places, we would more than likely do an install on a customer supplied glass, if there are any problems with the glass (like heat lines not working) we would not be at fault and would not warranty the glass or labor (unless they were not plugged in obviously). We are professionals (mostly, I have seen some work from other companies that disgust me), we are good at what we do, when we go to a customers house and are done in ~30 mins, they are surprised it was quick. I know it can be done fast and sloppy, but we have experience, $250k G wagons, $500 corollas, Maserati, Audi, Honda, Semi trucks, bobcats, Buses, etc.
-When looking at glass places, get quotes, read reviews, talk to family and friends. I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, some dealerships and bodyshops I went to who just got a contract with us with the mobile crew (me (swamper) and my coworker Chris (installer)) was exited we showed up, telling us the guys they used to go through would usually not show up and call 2 weeks later to reschedule. Find good pricing, but find better installers. The problems the company I work for usually run into is fitment, delays on orders, or a customer telling us "it definitely doesn't have any features, its a base model" only for them to bring it to the shop or for Chris and I to show up in the mobile crew and it has a rain sensor, lane departure, HUD, and its the wrong generation (06' vs 14' (I am not joking on the date of manufacture difference, that is a literal example from ~2 months ago)). Be accurate, be honest, you are not signing your life away, you are just getting a quote. I dont know about other companies but where I work, we have warranty, wind whistles, leaks, etc, we have skilled people who take care in their work. Our least experienced installer is still good, he just needs more speed, which comes with time and experience.
Chris has saved me more time and money than I could have imagined. If I need to fix something on a car, I always check Chris’s videos first. Thank you sir, and keep up the great work!!!
He hardly fixes anything he always just upgrading his mustang if you really wanna fix something maybe fordteckmakuloco im just saying it seems like this guy just a weekend wannabe mechanic
@@meyersmichael975 nah man he has staying power. He’s been around forever, he has always presented himself as a guy who works on his car. This isn’t a bad thing. Doesn’t mean he is less knowledgeable its just that he’s gonna just record what he doing. Also since he’s been around a long time he has videos on a lot of things already so there really is no point of constantly uploading the same thing.
Probably the most detailed video I’ve ever watched in my life 😂🔥🔥🔥 Hopefully I can get the same results as I will be replacing my back glass on my Infiniti g35 this week
Thank you for your enthusiastic, education, accurate, and well shot videos! Every time I watch one of your videos, I want to get out and work on my car! Thank you for inspiring me to work on my 2003 BMW Z4!
1:13
only a true fan will recognize this clip bcz this clip is from his older video when he got a chip on his mustang and he showed it how to repair it. love this guy and keep the work up.
I was gonna do this myself but from my research I thought it would be too difficult without specialist tools...
Yet again you make it look easy with basic equipment.
The world is a better place thanks to you. I can afford to fix my windscreen and still make rent.
You're my hero! Thank you!
I don't know where you are based, but why not get it replaced through insurance? In UK you pay £75 and it will replaced on day your specify.
@@soldiers303 Unfortunately my insurance didn't cover it. I am in the UK but I didnt add windscreen protection to my cover. To pay for a professional replacement would be +£500. You are of course right but I was lacking the foresight when purchasing insurance. Thanks for the tip tho'! Much appreciated!
to be honest i watch your video's for entertainment only. i discovered your channel when i was 10 and now im 14 and i still watch your vids you inspire me to one day become a automobile engineer i love cars keep doing what you love and what makes you happy.
Its awesome that you want to be an engineer my man. Don't let anyone shatter that dream ok. Keep learning, keep that passion strong and you will go far!
@@vigilantemotors trust me i will!
As usual, very informative. I never knew that there was a difference between front and rear glass. I have always found that all glass coverage of my auto insurance is the best tool in glass replacement. I have had to use it about 4 times in over 30 years of auto ownership.
*Plot Twist: One of the neighbors with a broken rear windshield vandalized Chris' rear windshield knowing he would make a video about how to repair it. Clever criminal.*
:o
ok
ChrisFix always puts these videos out just at the perfect timing. I have a cracked windshield but also have some rust that seriously needs fixing on the top pinch weld and the bodyshops all want $3-4000 to repair it (cut out the roof 12" each side of the rust and weld a replacement segment in, and they say it's like 12 hours of labour. And even more appropriate I have a 2010 Fusion which is the exact same construction as his dad's Milan. Thanks again ChrisFix for THE MOST valuable content on the entire internet.
Thanks so much for this video Chris!! Replaced my 2004 Honda Accord rear windshield after a tree fell on it. Could not have done it without you! This video was excellent!
love the attention to detail and patience when explaining
thank you
ChrisFix
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix Chris I really love your hammer I hope to see it in your next video.
0:25 "How did this happen? Let me just show you. My dad was just getting in the car and I threw a boulder at the windshield so I can make a video."
Not gonna lie, that's what went through my head. Love you Chris.
Its not coincidence he has a glass breaker handy
Probably one of the best car repair-related videos on RUclips ever. Almost no one does this themselves. It seems that to most, glass is something you must get a specialist for. Great that someone not only shows that it can be done but also an in-depth on how.
Chris is definitely not a human. He’s a freaking goat 🐐 because he knows how to make people’s lives easier by doing very complex work done by experts at home. ChrisFix is definitely the GOAT of DIYs and definitely the first car RUclipsr that earns and deserves 10 million subs and the mighty diamond play button!
I work at a semi tractor shop and we have to do glass repairs ALL THE TIME so this was a nice refresher course, he did everything right. I personally am weary about spraying the glass down only a day after however, we tell our drivers not to spray water on it for 7 days, but we also use different products and lay a much heavier bead for those larger windshields. What sucks nowadays is cars have a lot of tech shoved into them and the windshield can hold cameras, sensors, radars and all other types of things that really do force you to get a specialist for. Messing those things up with cost you SO much money to fix. But if you have a basic windshield with nothing but a rear view mirror, glass is SUPER easy to replace. I don't even use suction cups 😂🤷♂️
I've never been interested in learning about cars aside from refueling the gas tank. But then, Chris has led me from pawning off my mum's old Perodua Kancil 2005 that I crashed back in 2018, to fixing it into tiptop shape.
Now it not only looks new, but feels and performs like a new car. Of course, what with almost everything in the car having been touched up with all necessary repairs and replacements. Only the chassis, doors, engine, and gearbox remain old but with their very own new parts inside.
Thanks a lot to you.
chris i wish more mechanics in the uk were like u, quality jobs always on point and shown in the most easy way possible!!
Just a thing to mention for the Front Windshield.
If you have a newer Car with front Cameras and sensors, you can replace the Windshield yourself, but you will have to go to a dealer to have the new windshield and camera/sensor setup alligned.
Otherwise if those are not adjusted to each other, assistants like lane assist, etc. might not work correctly and send you off into a lane that does not exist (as an example). So maybe its better to even go to your car dealership in the first place to replace the front windows with so many assisting systems.
If you have an older car without this kind of assisting systems, then go ahead and safe money :)
Thanks Chris for this awesome video.
Thanks for the tips and thanks a lot!
Save money? Full glass on a exotic is under 200 bucks a year.. My 2019 explorer, under $50…. My beater is about a $1.50 a month…. It costs more to DIY….
@@sjfk1306 where do you live? Cheapest windshield replacement is $185 cad where I'm at
@@porgin8092 I think he is talking about the cost of glass coverage on your insurance.
Some do not, such as newer Subaru. Dealerships try to tell customers they need calibrated after window replacement, but it is not true and mainly a cash grab.
One important thing to be aware of- make sure you have an adhesive dam installed to prevent the adhesive from squishing in were its not supposed to. not all cars require it, but many do. its a strip of foam rubber that goes either on the bottom or the inside perimeter of the glass. Also if theres a piece of moulding that goes around the glass make sure you can get it on while the adhesive is still uncured. once its dried, its really difficult to get it in. I learned this the hard way.
For sure and great tip! In this car it was already installed on the glass (small foam strip)
Hi Chris, I don’t comment a lot but I must say all your videos are amazing. Always prepared, organized and always know what to do when repairing cars.
All your videos has enabled me to learn new things about cars that I didn’t know of like repairs and project cars. At the same time, it has also allowed my family and friends to save some money because of your videos. All your videos are very useful and allows everyone to save some money because of your videos. Keep up the effort and I look forward to seeing more uploads.
That’s awesome and I’m glad to hear it!
I love it how Chris fixes videos are always at least 30 minutes long meaning he does not rush us for doing this
I did auto glass for 5 years and done thousand of these. I have to say this is well done and looked like you had years of doing this. my only issue is with your triangle cut on that nozzle is a bit to high and a little bit on the bead when you laid in the glue where some parts are uneven but other than that very good. I could tell that its cold on where you are because the urethane was very sticky when you where touching up the joints. A lot of installers from where I am don't even use primer so it rusts after a couple of years.
I work for nationals n even we don’t use glue beads that high and also did you not see the end where he jet washed it 😬😬, I cringed, didn’t wanna look🤣 but all in all was a very good job though
Your RUclips Name...😐😯
YOU KNOW ITS A GOOD DAY WHEN CHRISFIX UPLOADS!
You know it!
Hey Chris you are the best and make me feel as though I might be able to do some of the things you do. Thank you for the opportunity to have someone that can break it down so easily for us. Thanks, Mike Barnett
Dude I love your videos. Not only are you very descriptive but you break things down to a scientific level. Awesome video thanksb
The fastest I ever switched from the hub to yt😂
I was in Watsapp and idmediatly switched to YT too😂🤣🤣🤣
same
Same bro same
TMI
The hub at 8 am lol your dedicated
Thank you for all the great videos. This is one of those fixes that I would never attempted but you are able to break it down so well. With your help I have done bodywork, rust repair, deep cleaning and paint correction. My used car looks 1000% better thanks to your help. Cheers.
That's what I like to hear! Thanks a lot!
Same application applies to a truck canopy, with glass window/door. The primer used is an adhesion promoter, for the urethane. Not to be confused with paint primer. Might be a good idea to prime & paint bare metal spots, before the urethane adhesion promoter.
Chris has help me save so much money and i started from not knowing anything about cars to actually doing everything my cars need i love your videos thank you for helping us out your the goat 🐐 🤟🏼
I'm a 50-something-year-old woman. I do not need to replace a window
on my car. Somehow this video ended up playing on my computer/youtube
(on the auto play I guess). I only wanted to say that you are a very good
teacher, and your video is executed well.
Without sounding condescending (I hope), you are doing good work.
Im gonna start a drinking game. Shots every time Chris said “urethane”.
Euredrinkdrinkdrinkdrink and drunk
You beat me to it!!!
RIP MistaDam
Wow chris said urethane so many times,are u okay?
Death
I used to be on the team that installed the rear glass at work. The steps we followed to install the new glass is very similar to this. Great video!!
Thanks a lot
Chris a very good balance of Voice and visual instructions... So good that there is no annoying music in the background. Many thanks as ever.
Chris never fails to entertain me at 5 am 😂 sometimes I can't sleep because I have lots of lucid nightmares and after I can't sleep till 10 am (mostly) Chris takes alot of time to make his videos. It just helps me calm down after the nightmares I have been watching Chris for about a year but I didn't have a account at the time.. He's a very good automotive channel probably the best!!! I love ur videos Chris
From a windshield professional technician point a view! You could apply directly to the glass. Because was a used one. And you have a urethane guide line. But!!!
Not bad, Chris Fix!! Not bad! Good job. And explained very well!! From Lisbon, Portugal with Love for Cars!! Keep them coming!!
Thanks for the tip and thanks for the support from Portugal!
He is absolutely correct we do the same in Australia depending on the circumstances on each different vehicle another little tip to clean the broken glass on the parcel shelf use a hard bristle brush over it gently comes up really well to get the really fine particles removed good job chris fix great video one explained correctly 👍
Great video man! I learned a few things 🤘
Ah yes, the two that are the best to collab when it comes to B.M.W.
Thanks a lot dude!
@@badaboom8520 yeah man Jamie should fix Chris bmw
@@badaboom8520 all of the.problems
@@Namantripathi250 glad we can agree on German car brand
Chris I love your videos but a few things to note as I have worked in glass installing, both the pinchweld and the window bond line must be decontaminated to assist in a lack of water leaks or bonding failure, another thing to add is that DuPont polyurethane is probably the best out there with a low temperature variable and the best bonding, finally, I loved that you mentioned the triangular shape however I do think it is important to note that the triangle should have a much thicker base, the bead that you shot is very thin and gives a possibility of folding when applying the glass which can cause air pockets or a bad seal which will result in a water leak. Besides that Great Video!
This was very educational and plan to use these tips when replacing a windshield that has wiper groves in it from previous owner. Thank you for giving me the tools to DIY my own car.
Man, I can't wait for Chris to reach 10 million subs. He deserves all of them. I don't think it will happen this year, but I'm sure he'll hit 10 million next year. Chris, if you're reading this, I love you and your amazing how-to videos. Keep the awesomeness coming!
Dad looking outside at his car: Why is Chris holding a crowbar?
*SMASH*
Chris: HEY GUYS CHRISFIX HERE
I love this man's RUclips and I believe he is a true blessing to this world 🌎 where others try to bait Chris fix all he does is just shows. Love ya bro keep it up!
Your dad must be very proud, Love it love it, love it. keep doing what your doing brother. especially now, these are times where doing it yourself is crucial. DIY for life!
17:00 That OEM Ford Quality tho
Who else wants to see Chris build a car from the ground-up, piece by piece??
That could be fun!
@@chrisfix and it would probably be several months worth of content!
@@chrisfix Caterham kit car would be great
ME!!!!!!!
Next time, Installing piston rods and piston rings with common hand tools in your driveway.
Of all the great tips in this video, the one about keeping the proper angle when applying the urethane was the most important one to me. One thing I personally would have done would be to leave the interior trim pieces off for a day or two, just to be positive that there were no hidden leaks behind them.
Great idea!
Got to replace my own front windscreen now. Due to my location it's something I'll have to do myself but I've found an friend to assist who actually used to do this back in the day so he's going to guide me through it. I watched this video years ago and now it's time to use it. I'll let you know how it goes. Great content as always.
1:53 R.I.P GLASS 🪦💀
Watching a Chris- fix video really changes how you feel no matter how your day is going. Thanks for all hard work that’s displayed in all your videos.
Thanks a lot!
This is great. Very informative and comprehensive. Thank you Chris. This will be a future reference video I can always come back to whenever I need to do this myself.
Love your videos, Chris. Love ever one I've seen.
It's the little things - like a few extra seconds to give viewers the satisfaction you also feel vacuuming the broken glass up... So satisfying.
8:08 Thank you for getting that last little glass shard! It would've drove me crazy! No pun intended.. ok ok, maybe a little intended. Haha
Great video as usual, Chris!! 👍
That's what I came here to say lol
I think 95% of us don't have the problems he posts about, but we still watch it because it's so interesting to know and learn in the event of anything happening
I was skeptical on the urethane on that it needs to stand up like that when applied but after thinking about it afterwards, makes complete sense! Great video as always Chris!
Amazing tutorial. The detailed steps and pointers were amazingly helpful
That's actually a ton easier than I thought it would be. It looks like the hardest part is just being patient when priming everything. I've never had to replace a windshield before, but at least I know how to do it if the need ever arises!
Chris is one of the best youtubers I have come across. I have learned so much about cars by watching his videos like head gasket, transmissions, how to start a dead battery car, and so much more. A huge thanks to him. 😊
Thanks a lot!
Thanks! I am learning this by myself as so many people declined to train me and I learned many things from you! Thanks
The hardest working and best automotive information channel on the internet. I always leave your videos feeling confident and informed. Keep it up👍👍
Outstanding quality instructions! Presentation style, narrative, instructions, explanations, demonstrating - simply excellent. All with a motivational tone. The art of teaching. If all teachers, trainers and instructors would have these skills - the world would be a much better place. Makes me want to fix my windshield - even though not broken.
Anything from changing a tire to a bigger job such as changing the entire rear window all by yourself, your videos are the best Chris we all appreciate it more than u know man👍🏼
Did some installations of front and side windows with a 30-years-experienced glass installer, and everything you did was very good and same as he’d do, except the eurethane application part. It’s easier and recommended to apply it to the window rather than to the car. It’s easier because you can control it easier and apply it faster and better. Except this small thing, I mean it works both ways but it’s easier for you as you’re installing it
Very thankful to this guy. I just replaced my rear glass. This video was a big help!!
Your channel is so helpful, you've covered so many issues that could happen to your car
Soon you'll have covered everything!😂
Keep going man!
There will always be something to fix! Thanks a lot!
Mannnnn, this was amazing. I never would of thought replacing windshields/backglass was this simple and could be done with hand tools 🔧. Just wow 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾
Good job Chris I’m in my 36th yr I think of doing auto glass I enjoy watching some of the (pros) teaching and yours is one of the best DIY on auto glass replacement I’ve screen on tube. You do your homework. I saw one thing I would correct and that the where you cut the tip for the caulk tubes. Some things come pre-cut, but they do make a couple tools that automatically cut them in the correct spot. Yours was rather thin and way too long, which will work as long as they don’t fall over and end up in the wrong spot, and they should be thicker, and not quite as high, all in all very good video. I see alot of so called professional installations jobs done through out my career that I’d recommend that professional to watch Chris Fix putting this back glass in. Thanks and great job
So incredibly informative and helpful, thanks for making this Chris. You saved me days of research!
Only video from Chris I’ve had to use is the oil change video but I can’t help but watch them all because he’s so easy to watch and informative. Love it Chris!
From my knowledge, *golfball,* *baseball* or even *softball-sized hailstones* are also known for destroying car windshields.
This is common in places in the United States alone that get hail, such as the *Great Plains (aka "Tornado Alley")* during the *spring and summer months* where *tornado season* is heating up, during which frequent *hailstorms* are the norm for citizens and *storm chasers* alike.
Thanks for sharing!
@@chrisfix *_¡De nada_** (You're welcome)!* I learned that from *National Geographic* as well as the *Discovery Channel* TV series *_Storm Chasers_** (2007-2012),* etc.
Funny you didn't mention rock-hard *baseball-sized hailstones* in this video. According to the *National Weather Service,* any hailstorm with hailstones larger than *an inch (roughly 2.55 cm)* in diameter will trigger a *severe thunderstorm warning.* And *it's **_not_** just hail,* either!
*Bullet holes* from *gunfire* -- in which someone packing a *gun* (i.e., a *pistol,* *rifle,* *shotgun* or *machine gun)* starts *sprying rounds at your vehicle's glass* (oftentimes *on full-auto,* as long as *_no one_** is inside* for safety reasons) -- is another commonly possible factor.
Come to Texas and you’ll find out
April may and June is our biggest season for hail and tornadoes
@@hollywood739 You ain't far off, partner. It ain't just in Texas, either.
From what I know, anywhere from as far south as Texas to as far north as *North Dakota* (is other words, a large swath of the Great Plains) is essentially *Tornado Alley* (March or April to August every year).
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Fascinating video! A piece of wood fell through the back window on my car. Chris Fix saved me! I am going to follow these steps!
In Every videos of yours the best line is " HEY GUYS CHRIS FIX HERE!!!"
Chris, thank you. Perfect timing. This is going to save me about $400 and, more importantly, allow this to be done tomorrow instead of two weeks from now. Keep doing what you're doing man
I’ve found broken glass inside the clasp of the seat belt. No wounded it wouldn’t work! Great video as always!
I don’t even have a car and I find you one the most entertaining youtubers
Great video and very helpful! I just followed your steps and replaced my rear windshield! Great work Chris 👍👍
Incredible. I've never seen this done! Something tells me, though, the little things like touching up scratches with primer and testing the functionality of the glass / defroster is not part of the repertoire of your average windshield replacement business. Great video, Chris!
I'll inform you that it is something we do as autoglass technicians. If a scratch rusts from not priming it and causes a safety issue, that's a big fat lawsuit.
What an amazing channel! So informative, and presented in such a way that technical terms are fully explained and understandable. I've learned so much from your videos, man, and am no longer intimidated by a lot of car repairs/maintenance jobs. God bless, and keep up the outstanding content!
I saw this video and thought my prayers have been answered, then seeing the amount of work I think safelite will be the answers to my prayers
literally stubled across your videos after my car wouldnt start and search engine.. have to say, have watched way more of your videos than are healthy, and absolute best format for noobs like me i have ever seen. You are the man Chris! you should absolutley get your own TV show!