()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 is there anything i can do to stop the corners from leaking, it leaks in between the glass and the gasket and my floor boards fill up every time it rains. maybe someone knows an independent shop around Seattle that will just change the gasket.... I've called a bunch of shops but everyone says they cant do just a gasket even though the windshield is 1 1/2 years old with no rock chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 is there anything i can do to stop the corners from leaking' date=' it leaks in between the glass and the gasket and my floor boards fill up every time it rains. maybe someone knows an independent shop around Seattle that will just change the gasket.... I've called a bunch of shops but everyone says they cant do just a gasket even though the windshield is 1 1/2 years old with no rock chips.[/quote']Evergreen Autoglass in Monroe sealed the gasket where it was leaking on my Brat for $50 plus tax. I was afraid I was going to have a big bill if they had to remove the windshield to seal it up. I can dig up their phone number if you can't find them; they used to be in Redmond near where I work, but they moved the shop to Monroe when their landlord sold the building to a developer to put up apartments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akc Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 The guys at the parts store recommended a caulking to put around/ over the gasket mine though the gasket is falling apart. it was like $10 and you put it on like you would caulk a bathtub. Area needs to be clean and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Could I Ask if you Tried First to Fill Up the Gasket Areas with Clear or Black Silicone? ... Those Named "Windshield Sealant" Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 In my experience the only perminent fix to this is to have the screen removed and re-installed. Prefereably with new rubbers. I find it strange that you are having toubles getting a pro to do this. A company like that wouldn't get my business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelsomcgath Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I had that same problem so i went and just got a $3.99 big tube of auto glass sealant or something like that. it was the silicon kind that could run down into the cracks but not liquidy to go right through. Just put it in, keep it dry for a little bit, maybe blow dry it. It sealed my windsheild, hopefully it works for you :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVIL_NTT Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I used some generic clear silicon on my '82 windsheild corners over five years ago and still no leaks. Just follow the directions for curing and you will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobywagon Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 DO NOT use silicone! For any reason. Ever. At least, not on a windshield. Give me a call at work tomorrow. I'll see what we can do for you. (360) 377-0769 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelsomcgath Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 DO NOT use silicone! For any reason. Ever. At least, not on a windshield. Give me a call at work tomorrow. I'll see what we can do for you. (360) 377-0769 why would you not use silicone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) paraffin wax. basically candle wax, melted, poured over the area, scrape excess off, repour, it seals it up a little at a time, and the extra is easy to scrape off. it is water proof and will work. it is also used for canning veggies and jellies. put in small metal can, boil in water on stove, pour over edge of window. Edited November 18, 2009 by bheinen74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobywagon Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 why would you not use silicone? It is not a suitable sealant for a windshield. Silicone is generally not UV stable (though there are variants that are). Silicone lacks the appropriate shear strength for a windshield. Silicone will contaminate the glass surface, making your windshield unsuitable for proper installation later. That fact will also ensure that you cannot properly seal your windshield. Appropriate adhesives include urethane and bedding compound. Bedding compound is the appropriate sealant for a gasket mount windshield. Urethane is the appropriate sealant for a urethane set windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelsomcgath Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 that's weird because just like evill_ntt it has sealed my winsheild for years... but it sounds like you know a little more about compounds.. lol. -kelsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 paraffin wax. basically candle wax, melted, poured over the area, scrape excess off, repour, it seals it up a little at a time, and the extra is easy to scrape off. it is water proof and will work. it is also used for canning veggies and jellies. put in small metal can, boil in water on stove, pour over edge of window. Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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