Replacing a windshield can be a bit tricky here is a tip that works. It is very simple to use and can speed up the process.
“The “soapy string” trick — a classic to be sure. Modern windshields are held in place using very strong adhesive, but not too long ago they were installed using no adhesive and only the rubber held the whole thing in place. It was a good system, and ultimately easier to replace a damaged windshield. The hardest part of this installation was getting the rubber windshield gasket to pop over the lip of the car body so it would hold the windshield firmly in place.
This is where the soapy string comes in.
Soapy string isn’t a snappy euphemism — it’s a string drenched in soapy solution. And it works.
Here’s how it works.
First you have to choose a string. I like a string cotton string. If you can get your hands on the string from a set of horizontal blinds, use it. It even has a handy handle to pull on. If not, find something similar. I stay away from nylon strings because they can be sharp enough to cut the windshield rubber slightly…”
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