[Kristin]

I know this is probably a stupid question but...

I just got my windshield replaced today and when I got the car back they put blue tape over it and onto the paint Anyway, I can't get ahold of the people who dropped my car off to ask why the tape is on there. Anyone know? My guess is to hold the molding in place for now, but I don't see why.

Would it be okay to take the tap off?

Picture is below

 

[lrmneil]

it's probably just there to let everything settle in place.

 

[LIMITED]

yes its ok to take the tape off.

 

[Kristin]

know how long it needs to stay on there?

I hate to drive around with freakin blue tape on my car haha

 

[Hi-Psi]

Take it off now Its ok

 

[RSA Supra]

I think you're supposed to leave it on for a day or 2.

 

[MDSUPERSTAR]

Leave it on 24 hours. That is all..

Im rather surprised the all the edges where the windshield meets the molding were not taped though.

 

[Jaymes]

escalade

 

[x X CLoud X x]

suppose to leave it for 2days

 

[RabidChild]

I was told 24 hours when i had mine done.

 

[Silver Supra]

I would leave it on until March, just to be safe.

 

[IdealSupra]

oh come its aerodynamics.....and youve got your blue racing stripes now

nah the tape needs to stay on at the least a day at the most 3 days....i would leave it for 2 days and youll be fine.

 

[Craig King]

Did they tell you to leave your windows cracked open when you shut your doors? I know theoretically the inside of car is supposed to be fairly air tight, and if you have recently replaced your windshield, then slam your door, you can either break the seal and/or pop your windsheild out!

 

[Silver Supra]

I've had a lot of windshields replaced over the years (the last a couple of months ago) and NEVER had tape or warnings about closing it up tight.
Maybe I've just been lucky, or maybe my guy uses good sealant!

I think I'm going to ask for tape next time.

 

[IdealSupra]

I think I'm going to ask for tape next time.

:lol::lol:

vicksupra: umm yeah thats a good job and all but can i get some blue tape from the windshield to the roof and maybe some around the sides too....

windshield guy: umm why would you want that?

vicksupra: damnit man i want blue tape! give it to me!

 

[chevyeater-on-sf]

Did they tell you to leave your windows cracked open when you shut your doors? I know theoretically the inside of car is supposed to be fairly air tight, and if you have recently replaced your windshield, then slam your door, you can either break the seal and/or pop your windsheild out!

I've actually done that. Wasn't pretty.

 

[sleeknsilver]

how much was it to have your winshield replaced???

i just had my hood fly up and crack my winshield tonight...
the used hood i bought didn't have a safety latch to protect it. i guess when i shut it i didn't lock it in tight....
i just had this replaced 4 months ago!
i believe it was around $200 something?

 

[bigmike]

a lot of insurance companies will replace it completely free of charge.

 

[ReI86]

Just like everone said leave it on for 24hrs and keep it away from water. So no washing and from the rain

 

[Guest]

I was told two days when I had mine done. They might have used a different adhesive though.