E-commerceInstallation of the auto window glasses
Apart from its main purpose - to provide good view of the road and protect the driver and passengers of the car, the windshield of your car has another important function - it provides additional firmness to the body of the automobile.
Installation of the window glass is a process that requires accurate, consecutive fulfillment of the works necessary, maximum precision as well as full compliance with the recommendations of the producers of the glues and other materials used.
It is recommended that the window glasses are installed in the place free of abrasive dust and gases and where other works are not performed (tyre installation, oil change, anti-corrosion treatment of the body of the car). It is perfect to perform those works in a separate box.
The temperature should be somewhere between +18 and +25°C. This temperature is optimal for polymerization of the glue.
Typical mistakes happening during the installation of the auto window glasses.
| Mistake | Reason | Possible consequences | Preventive measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window glass installation at temperatures lower than permissible. | At low temperatures the glue losses its qualities. | Exfoliation of the window glass from the body of the automobile, moisture penetration inside the automobile, insufficient firmness of the body of the automobile. | The window glass installation should be performed in a warm room. |
| Before putting the primer, the cleaning and degreasing of the window glass and car body surface was not performed. | Serious violation of the installation technology. | Exfoliation of the window glass from the body of the automobile is possible. | It is needed to clean and degrease the surfaces glued before window glass installation. |
| The primer is applied unevenly and inaccurately or only applied to one of the surfaces glued. | The primer is being incorrectly used (a special substance for the preparation of the surfaces that are being glued) | Exfoliation of the window glass from the body of the automobile is possible. | It is needed to apply the primer accurately on both surfaces that are being glued before applying the glue. |
| Installation of the window glass in the automobile having a damaged, uneven geometry of its body. | During the reconstruction the body of the automobile has not been "adjusted" to fit the installed window glass. | Uneven geometry of the body of the automobile results in uneven pressure applied on the window glass that may cause appearance of cracks. | During the reconstruction the body of the automobile has to be "adjusted" to fit the installed window glass. |
| The crack, break or other defect was not noticed during the preliminary inspection of the installed window glass. | Inaccurate inspection of the window glass before its installation. | During the installation or running of the automobile cracks may appear on the window glass. | Before gluing careful inspection of the window glass should be performed. Make sure, that the edge of the window glass is impeccable. Any defect of the window glass means that it contains micro cracks that can start growing at any moment. |
| The window glass touching the body of the automobile. | Uneven application or insufficient amount of the glue applied on the window glass. | Appearance of cracks on the window glass without any visible reason. | The glue is being applied accurately and evenly. |
| Low quality window glass installation. | The window glass was initially received from unverified suppliers. | Appearance of cracks on the window glass without any visible reason or full destruction of the window glass. | The auto window glass is a type of product the quality of which can not be defined by its outward appearance. Therefore, use the window glasses produced by well-known, reliable companies. |
| Negligence when applying the glue. | Violation of the technology. During the installation the glue was applied inaccurately and the connections were improperly fixed. | Water penetration inside the car. Short circuit of the electric wiring may occur. | The glue and hermetic are being applied accurately and evenly. |
| Inaccurate "matching" of the window glass with the body of the automobile. | The window glass is installed with a warp. | The window glass can crack, exfoliate or fracture. | It is required to use the instruments recommended for the installation of the auto window glasses. The control is being performed at all stages of installation. |
| The use of low quality or other expendable materials that are not recommended. | Violation of technology or the use of material with expired expiry date. | The window glass can exfoliate from the body of the automobile. | It is required to use recommended materials and pay attention to the expiry date of the materials. |
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