What are the taboos when replacing the rear windshield?
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Replacing the rear windshield is taboo within three days of washing the car. The following is a related introduction to windshield replacement: 1. Impact: If the installation is not standardized, the glass adhesive on both sides of the windshield and the glass cannot fit tightly, which will affect the car. When driving at high speeds, the gap between the windshield and the car body will leak air, leading to increased noise inside the car. Also, when driving on bumpy roads, you can feel the car shaking and making abnormal impact sounds. 2. Precautions: Try to avoid driving on excessively bumpy roads, avoid emergency braking and sudden acceleration to prevent the windshield from shifting.
As someone who frequently works on my own car, I believe the biggest mistake when replacing a rear windshield is going for a cheap option. Last time I tried to save money by getting it done at a roadside shop, but the adhesive wasn't applied evenly, and within a month, it started leaking—rainwater caused mildew spots inside the car! What's worse, they were careless during installation and damaged the heating wires, so now the defogging function is completely useless in winter, making it impossible to see through the rearview mirror even with the windows open. The glass quality was also poor—it felt thin and flimsy, and in case of hitting an obstacle, it could shatter entirely, which is extremely dangerous. After that experience, I learned my lesson: always go to a professional shop that uses proper adhesive, and wait at least a day after installation before driving to let the adhesive fully cure. This is something you can't cut corners on—safety comes first.
