I am fixing to install a new windshield and rear glass in my 68 Camaro. I have purchased a "3M" - 3/8" ribbon windshield kit and sealer. Is this the way to go, or are there better kits that I should use?
Any advice on installation would be appreciated. I do have a windshield installation spec. sheet that is pretty clear on installation, but if anyone has additional advice, it would be appreciated.
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I used both the ribbon tape and the 3M urethane window sealer that comes in a tube. This is what the modern cars use. I put a bead of the urethane on the car then laid the ribbon in it and then put a bead of sealer on top of the ribbon. This gives you a little ability to move the windshield if it isn't set just right. Dry fit the windshield first so you know where to put the sealer. Use masking tape to mask off the area you don't want to get sealer on, it is very sticky and will end up in/on everything in your shop. Use brake cleaner for clean up. You will need to use your setting blocks to hold the bottom of the windshield in place. You may need to use some additional blocks to hold it in place. Good Luck!

I used 5/16 for my windshield and it was just right, had to wait for a warm day to smash the glass down and make the trim fit. And I had a friend help me set the glass because you only get one chance with that butyl tape.

I had to replace the front glass in mine yesterday. The 5/16" is correct but it seems that many resto houses sell 3/8"

Personally, I like buytl rubber. It's easy to apply, not messy, and pretty simple to remove.

If you lightly set the glass in the frame you can move it side-to-side a bit. I used a 2" wide wooden paddle to move the glass 3/16" over after a bad guess by Torker and me.

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that reminds me...before you put the sticky stuff down...lay the glass in and use some masking tape with a thin pen line down the center about a 3 inch piece on the left side and a 3 inch piece on the right side to line up the glass on the final approach. Take the tape and run it from the bottom inch or so of the glass onto the cowl then take a razor blade and slice at the edge of the glass so it sticks flat to the cowl. Now you got a nice alignment tool so you don't totally bone the final piece! Worked great for me. While you are making a dry run with the glass you can also visualize where you want to run the sticky stuff so you dont get it too high on the cowl and make it visible above the chrome trim. let us know how it goes!

Thanks for the info. Can I use a steel hammer to go around the edges and knock the glass down into the ribbon material??
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