A windshield is a crucial element in a car that protects passengers against wind, debris, and dust
particles. But sometimes windshields can crack due to tragedy or some other specific reason. It can also
become old, due to which it can become foggy.
When conditions like this occur, car owners must get their windshields replaced to protect themselves
and other passengers. However, watching a technician replacing your car’s windshield replaced can be
confusing, especially if you don’t know about the steps involved in it.
Today, we are going to talk about what specific steps professionals follow to replace your auto glass.
Steps involved in Windshield / Auto glass replacement
Professionals go through several steps before they replace your car’s windshield. Those steps are
specified below:

1. Making your car ready.

The first step that the professional will take is that he will set up your car for installation. The
professional will first analyze your car’s windscreen and then put blankets or some other material inside
your car’s hood, dashboard, and other interiors, so they remain protected in case any tragedy occurs.

2. Removing the windshield molding.

After making your car ready for a new windshield installation, he will remove the molding of your car’s
windshield. Removing windshield molding is necessary as it allows the windshield to be easily removed.
The removal of molding is done by sharp objects like a razor or a knife.

3. Removing the wipers

After removing the molding, the professional will remove the wipers attached to your car’s windscreen.
Many professionals remove wipers before they remove the molding, but it all depends on your service
provider.

4. Removing the old windshield

After removing the molding and detaching the wipers, the professional will take out the old windshield
from your car. As the molding is entirely removed, the old windshield comes off like a piece of cake.
Most of the time, windshields are taken out using large suction cups, which ensure that they don’t
break. But sometimes, the windshield cracks, and that is why professionals place blankets over your
car’s hood and dashboard. Most of the old windshields are recycled.

5. Installing the new windshield

After removing your car’s old windshield, a professional will install a new windshield in your car. To do
this, the professional replacing your windshield will first clean the old urethane, as it will allow the new
windshield to settle in properly within the pinch weld.

 After this, a professional will prime your new windshield and on the edges of the window opening.
 The professional will wait for several minutes until the urethane primer is completely settled.
 Applying primer is essential as it will ensure there’s no leakage between the molding and the new windshield when the new urethane is applied.

After this, the professional will apply new urethane around the frame and on the new windshield. After
applying the urethane, the technician will place the new windshield in the window opening. The
installation process is done through large suction cups and a primer gun.
After that, the professional “gently” push the windshield so that it is fitted within the pinch weld, then
excess urethane is removed, and new molding is put back into place.

The above-specified are the steps that technicians follow to replace a windshield or auto glass of a car.