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Clean and Prime the New Windshield

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How to replace a window in your car or truck the right way!

What happens here

Place the new windshield on a stable stand. Clean any residue or fingerprints from the glass surface, especially around the edges where the adhesive will be applied. Apply a specialized white opaque primer or a black frit band cover to the edges of the new glass where it will meet the urethane. Although this glass is 'primerless', applying an additional primer ensures maximum adhesion and provides a clean, finished look, especially over the frit band.

Goal: Prepare the new windshield for adhesive application.

Tools and materials

  • Cleaning Wipes/Paper Towels — Cleaning the glass
  • Windshield Stand — Holding the new windshield securely during preparation
  • New Windshield — The replacement glass
  • White Opaque Primer/Frit Band Cover — Priming the glass edges for adhesion