safiend Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 How long should you let a new windsheild set and cure before you hammer on the subs again? I made the mistake of waiting a day after and I have to go back to safe lite to get it fixed. The windshield apparently slid down, and the weather stripping is almost exposing where it sits. Thanks! Quote New build coming soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safiend Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Anyone? Quote New build coming soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 How long should you let a new windsheild set and cure before you hammer on the subs again? I made the mistake of waiting a day after and I have to go back to safe lite to get it fixed. The windshield apparently slid down, and the weather stripping is almost exposing where it sits. Thanks! depends on what kind of urethane they use....I work for one of there competitors in the new england states, our glue states that the car is safe to drive after one hour (meaning the urethane has reached its tensile strength, and if a collision occurs, the glass will hold even with the passenger side airbag going off against it). But the glue does stay wet (not fully cured) for a couple days after its been applied. If safelite's glue is similar, you could wait a couple days to make sure. The glass sliding down can definitely happen regardless whether you had your subs going or not, especially on a hot and humid day. Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safiend Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thanks for the reply, went and got it re done today. Gonna wait a week before I thump on it just to be safe.. Quote New build coming soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickass audio Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I had 3 windshields put in my truck and i waited a full week before i started playing my sub and closing the doors like normal. For that first week after its installed i had it sit in the sun but it was during the middle of winter so i wanted the bead to get warm and adhere well. I also would close my doors very slowly and usually bump them with my hip to close the latch all the way because if you shut them like normal it will build up pressure in the cabin and that can pop the seal on the window. Even though there are vents in the cabin it still builds up pressure from slamming the doors and stuff. A week should be more than enough time for you especially if its warm out. Also one little side note is be careful of putting your mirror back on and slamming on it with your bass. I went through 2 windows alone due to the adhesive the mirror button was held on with being so poor it broke off and every time i had it reglued it would take a chunk of glass with it. Quote 2004 GMC Envoy1 XS power S3400 batt under the hood and 4 XS Power D3100's battery installed in the rear by the amps0 gauge power wire from front to backAlpine iva-w205 touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3/ipod/am/fm/gps headunitSundown Audio SAX-200.4 amp for my mids and highs8 gauge speaker wire from amp to woofer270 amp Mechman AltRockford Fosgate T1652-s component speakersRockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 sound processorRca's from Rockford Fosgate and Monster Cable14 gauge speaker wire for the mids and highs1 18" Ascendant Audio SMD Dual 1 ohm with custom Black & Blue carbon fiber and hand signed dustcapBox: 5.66 cubic feet net volume box tuned to 30.13Hz with 1.5" wide wooden dowels and 1.5" thick baffle1 DC Audio 5.0k amp wired to .5 ohms nominal with an imp rise of 1.35 ohms for the single AA SMD 18"Future Vision 8000k 50w bi-xenon projector HID's with 4300k 35w fog lightsLink to my build: Buildupdates/progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 They dont put shims under the windows to keep them from falling down?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickass audio Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 They may when they install it at the glass shop. The glass shop near me had my truck for a hour and a half before i could go pick it up every time i had it installed. If you follow the glass down past the plastic trim where my defroster vents sit and the wiper arms are there are little rubber slats that the glass sits on however the stock glass is the only thing that touches the very bottom of that stopper, the aftermarket glass i had put in (different brands,stock one was a pilkington, first one was not stamped to show the name, second one was a pilkington) was not as long as the OEM glass so it sits about 1/2 of a inch up from the ledge built into my panel. Everything else fits just fine and i have had no problems with it leaking or anything. Quote 2004 GMC Envoy1 XS power S3400 batt under the hood and 4 XS Power D3100's battery installed in the rear by the amps0 gauge power wire from front to backAlpine iva-w205 touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3/ipod/am/fm/gps headunitSundown Audio SAX-200.4 amp for my mids and highs8 gauge speaker wire from amp to woofer270 amp Mechman AltRockford Fosgate T1652-s component speakersRockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 sound processorRca's from Rockford Fosgate and Monster Cable14 gauge speaker wire for the mids and highs1 18" Ascendant Audio SMD Dual 1 ohm with custom Black & Blue carbon fiber and hand signed dustcapBox: 5.66 cubic feet net volume box tuned to 30.13Hz with 1.5" wide wooden dowels and 1.5" thick baffle1 DC Audio 5.0k amp wired to .5 ohms nominal with an imp rise of 1.35 ohms for the single AA SMD 18"Future Vision 8000k 50w bi-xenon projector HID's with 4300k 35w fog lightsLink to my build: Buildupdates/progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Wow man 1/2" difference with no shims is alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickass audio Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Yeah im not worried about it though. Lifetime warranty on the glass and labor from the shop that put it in and my insurance covers glass 100% so im set. lol. You will be fine though just go easy shutting the doors and dont slam on the sub for a week and it will set just fine. I did mine all in the winter we just had and it was 20 degrees outside and it worked just fine. Quote 2004 GMC Envoy1 XS power S3400 batt under the hood and 4 XS Power D3100's battery installed in the rear by the amps0 gauge power wire from front to backAlpine iva-w205 touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3/ipod/am/fm/gps headunitSundown Audio SAX-200.4 amp for my mids and highs8 gauge speaker wire from amp to woofer270 amp Mechman AltRockford Fosgate T1652-s component speakersRockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 sound processorRca's from Rockford Fosgate and Monster Cable14 gauge speaker wire for the mids and highs1 18" Ascendant Audio SMD Dual 1 ohm with custom Black & Blue carbon fiber and hand signed dustcapBox: 5.66 cubic feet net volume box tuned to 30.13Hz with 1.5" wide wooden dowels and 1.5" thick baffle1 DC Audio 5.0k amp wired to .5 ohms nominal with an imp rise of 1.35 ohms for the single AA SMD 18"Future Vision 8000k 50w bi-xenon projector HID's with 4300k 35w fog lightsLink to my build: Buildupdates/progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 that slamming doors thing is actually a myth. A lot of shops don't use stops so the shield won't slide, (there are very few that need it) they just tape it up for 24 hours (our glue is 5 minutes, then that things not going anywhere). Some cars/trucks come with stops but most of the time they get hacked off by the tech who replaces the shield. Theres a lot more corruption in this job than one may think.... Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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