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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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quote... "So the glue was pretty much a waste. Could've used silicone on the ends and just added screws/bolts."


This "glue", (urethane) is one of the strongest available. Once applied to a windshield with proper dry time, it becomes a part of the cars structural integrity. It will hold any piece, of anything, on any car.... just my 2c. Silicone will never compare. If you put the urethane on too thick, you have to allow for more dry time. I use this every day, as I install windshields. It might be because fitment wasn't right, and/or and there wasn't enough time to let the urethane dry. Not being negative, just trying to help.

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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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what color is this windshield glue?
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
what color is this windshield glue?
BBBBBbbbbbbllaaaackkkkk...!!!

So you silver guys out there need to make sure you wipe up the little bit that seeps through the front.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 04:53 AM
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Yeah, there's no question it strong stuff, but only the edge of the lip's profile fit tight against the bumper -- once the vertical part starts, it's at least a 1/4" away from the bumper. I'd need 6 tubes of caulk and 4 days dry time.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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lets see some pix of the final verdict!!
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
Also the adhesive to use is this windshield epoxy.
Originally Posted by cjames235
definitely windshield glue i used it all along the top edge of the front section of the lip.

TRUST ME that friggin windshield glue will NEVER let go, it will have to be cut off if it ever needs replacing
Originally Posted by Frankdorn
OK, I picked up an $18 caulk-tube sized thing of windshield adhesive.
Do you need a caulking gun to apply the 3M windshield adhesive? The one that Coats pictured looks like you do.

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lets see some pix of the final verdict!!
+1 on the pics!
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