SIGLA windshield

RoninLB · 12-26-2002, 08:49 AM

I can find the site for Sekurit, but not for Sigla.. my brother's '88 windshield in LA has Sigla and all his other glass is Sekurit. I would like to use Sigla to replace my cracked shield.. I've looked at a few shields here in NY, but can't find a Sigla on any of them. If my '77 came with the tint from the factory, it's non-tinted now.. except for the top band on the shield.. I tried getting info from the local PCA, but no help there.. I want to do the removal and have one of those windshield home install groups come around.. I believe that PPG is a stronger glass, but the top band on PPG is narrow.. PPG can't hide the V-1, and the band color is different....................Ron

Superman · 12-26-2002, 08:58 AM

True. PPG is harder, but the colors are not really correct.

Besides the top strip, windshields are tinted green. They all are, basically, even though they don't seem like they are. Darker tinting on a windshield is going to be impossible, or nearly impossible to find. I'm not sure it's legal.

You can install it yourself. It must be roped in, with the gasket, winsheld and trim strips all together. Tip: Mold the trim strip against the edges of the glass before you assemble, to ensure the trim is shaped properly. It has probably been bent out of shape, and the glass is the perfect template to re-straighten the trim against, carefully.

My local glass shop (Safelite) was able to get the Sigla glass. It's much more spendy than PPG. PPG glass can sometimes be had for a song.

RoninLB · 12-26-2002, 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by Superman

. Darker tinting on a windshield is going to be impossible, or nearly impossible to find. I'm not sure it's legal.

My local glass shop (Safelite) was able to get the Sigla glass. It's much more spendy than PPG.

PPG top tint band is narrower than Sigla or Sekurit.. and I'll have to call Safelite.. best info I've gotten in 3 weeks of searching.........Ron

dean · 12-27-2002, 06:38 AM

Ron,
Not much help here but I had my windshield replace by "OE" glass. It is a Pinkerton or something brand. I have about 20k miles on it and it is already pitted as hell.
The other thing is don't forget to use some urathane or something on both sides of the outer molding when installing the glass. The front glass is easy to put in. The rear is a biatch to do.
Good luck

RoninLB · 12-27-2002, 07:54 AM

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Originally posted by Blown
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The other thing is don't forget to use some urathane or something on both sides of the outer molding when installing

Dean.. I thought the molding gets installed into the gasket before the install.. even if so, then glue the molding to the gasket? I've read about sealing the gasket to the outside frame.. I guess a 360deg./not partial gasket to frame water sealant........Ron

Superman · 12-27-2002, 11:05 AM

Ron, there is black 'glazing compound' you should probably use. It is similar to black roofing mastic, but it stays soft. It can act as a lube during install, and seal out water later. According to my glass guy, it does not belong along the bottom edge, but he did use it on the sides and top. Actually, he squirted it in afterwards, but I'd be tempted to coat the mating surfaces on the gasket with this stuff. The trim piece does not need to be sealed. Water getting past the trim piece does not get into the car. The surfaces on the gasket to seal are the ones that contact the g;ass and the ones that contact the body. Especially the ones that contact the body.

Rouxzy · 12-27-2002, 01:58 PM

Ron,
I had a Pinkerton windshield installed in my '77 two years ago. The molding is applied to the gasket before the install. The windshield has a green tint through it all which matched the rest of the glass in the car. The best thing is to make sure to get a good gasket. I bought one for cheap money from V in Florida and it was terrible. Also make sure the gasket is warm when istalled, as it will conform to the car alot easier and therefore fit better.
Tom

Superman · 12-27-2002, 03:37 PM

Good advice on the temperature. I have also heard that OEM gaskets are very good and aftermarket gaskets are VERY BAD.

RoninLB · 12-27-2002, 04:47 PM

thanks guys.. I have a new dealer gasket.. and will keep a heat blower close by.. and then seal the top and sides of the gasket to the opening.............Ron

dean · 12-27-2002, 06:20 PM

Ron,
As usual my writing skills sucked in my last post. You are right the molding is applied before you install the glass. Use lube and a small rope to put the glass in. Diluted dishsoap is fine. Then once it is in you put the sealer on, all the way around the glass. On both sides of the gasket on the outside of the car. I hope that is more clear.

RoninLB · 12-27-2002, 07:18 PM

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I hope that is more clear.

thanks for your patience Dean. .............Ron

dean · 12-27-2002, 07:31 PM

Your welcome Ron. Sorry I wasn't clear. When I had my windshield and rear window installed by the glass guy. I told him that the factory says to put urinthane between the glass and the seal and the body and the seal. He didn't believe me and didn't do it. Well, I was back at his shop two weeks later getting gooped because they leaked.
Have fun