Today's video is a windshield replacement on a 2013-2018 Nissan Altima. Part number: FW03621 16 inch overlay molding For any questions feel free to message!
Thank you! Excellent video! I am now buying tools and learning to become a windscreen fitter by myself as so many people refused to teach me. I even applied for a trainee technician job and got refused without a reason! I learned a few things from you! I will watch more videos on your channel
This is awesome, I recently got a job as a glass technician at a really professional glass service place, but I have no idea what I’m doing lol the guys there are really cool and very good at their jobs but they aren’t the best teachers. It’s nice to see some one give a really detailed rundown of how to do this kind of stuff. Thank you!
Using a cold knife is fine for damaged screens but NOT for salvaging. (for us mortals). I would say 150lb mono fishing line + wood handles, soapy water spray + patience for salvage. Those glass scrapes will result in cracks in the winter. Great video for those who can source a replacement without going to the breakers yard.
I didn’t click into my head at all you work with safelite I saw your tools and I’m like , hey those are the same tools I use until I saw your stand it hit me
Very good informative video. The only downside in this demonstration was the pack of protection applied to the inner sills of the vehicle. I mean that they could be marked or contaminated by your footwear whilst standing up on them during the cold cut and glue application. You did mention that you never put your feet in to the cars footwell, you can if you protect further.
im about 5 months into the glass industry. I work for one of the larger companies in the country. Just wondering if you learned on your own or if you worked for a larger company and then started your own business? nice work with that cold knife and extractor
I use to work for craplite (also a degree in automotive) lol just make sure to find someone you can always ask questions and advice. Dont be afraid to asl questions.
You can't really use it at the bottom because of the urethane bead being either really thick or far away from the glass where the blade won't reach. A cheaper alternative would be metal wire.
It’s not modified whatsoever it’s just a hacksaw with the blade they sell from equalizer I will say do not use this tool method on difficult jobs only use them on quick simple jobs to finish faster you’ll break the blades a lot quicker if you use them on difficult jobs
Crazy dude hammers the mirror off you know equalizer makes a tool for those. Otherwise use a small flathead and just pull the mirror off. Risk scratching the bottom of the mirror that way especially with a metal hammer
@@jsautoglass6029 I usually use a rubber mallet on those. Sometimes it takes so much force to hit the mirror back on it can pull the windshield down if it’s not taped to the roof still. Rubber mallets are nice because it won’t damage the headliner or scratch the dash.
At 2:03, the side part he is taking it out from both sides. What is that called? The guy who replaced the windshield lost one of those and I am struggling to find even what it is called. Please help.
@@jsautoglass6029 you def right about that. Every time I try knifing an Altima there’s glass and blood everywhere. Did one yesterday and I was 5secs away from just kicking out the corners lol got it done tho. Good vid man
32 minute video and he replaces the entire windshield. Me, after 32 minutes still working on the rusted spline shaft and frozen wiper arm. WD-40 ‘d it and walked away! This will take hours, 😂
The glue we use actually does come with primer already made into it I think in the video we did explain how we primed the glass but I don’t typically prime the actual vehicle where the glue will be shot unless there is a bare metal. You can over prime a vehicle to the point where the next technician that comes out will have difficulty cutting out the glass always make your job easier for the next guy because the next person could be you
@@jsautoglass6029 fair enough, good to know, in the uk, Belron don’t take this into consideration and force us to prime both glass fully and aperture, nice video
As soon as you just rubbed your bare fingers ALLLLLL over that primed bond line... I lost any respect for you as a professional man. Huuuuuuge problem there. Huge. You were doing pretty good until then. Also hilarious you're using that GTS stand in your video. LOL safelite lawyers want a word with you 😂
Why didnt you use a bat? Wouldve been faster than using a cold knife. Especially since the glass wasnt damaged on any of the sides. The line wouldve cut thru much faster.
vaccuum that glass before you cut the bottom. Put a rivet in the slot for the mirror and tap the rivet...Get rid of the clips before you trim the urethane...
Ilyen szar munkát rég láttam. Pár hónap és kiesik a szélvédő! Az elején összefogtad az előkészített szélvédőt,majd alapozó nélkül ragasztottad vissza! Ilyenek után dolgozok sokat! Igénytelen és sokat jár a szád!
Thank you! Excellent video! I am now buying tools and learning to become a windscreen fitter by myself as so many people refused to teach me. I even applied for a trainee technician job and got refused without a reason! I learned a few things from you!
I will watch more videos on your channel
tHE BEST WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT TUTORIAL IN UA-cam!!
Always good to see someone do a clean professional job no shortcut
This is awesome, I recently got a job as a glass technician at a really professional glass service place, but I have no idea what I’m doing lol the guys there are really cool and very good at their jobs but they aren’t the best teachers. It’s nice to see some one give a really detailed rundown of how to do this kind of stuff. Thank you!
Good👍
How’s the job going
@@jake9631 going good. I learn a little more everyday! I’m still very happy I undertook something way beyond Me.
Ne ettől tanuljatok! Alap dolgokat nem végez! Zsirtalanítás,alapozás,szélvédőn felület kezelés! Ki fog esni és fogadni fog a karosszéria!
I just got a job as a window tech as well I start on the 24th of this month 🎉
Relaxing even just to watch this. Nice job.
We recently got banned from using extractors in our district, bummer since I never learned to use them so thanks for the instructional video 👍
Excellent job
Using a cold knife is fine for damaged screens but NOT for salvaging. (for us mortals). I would say 150lb mono fishing line + wood handles, soapy water spray + patience for salvage. Those glass scrapes will result in cracks in the winter. Great video for those who can source a replacement without going to the breakers yard.
Nice job
I didn’t click into my head at all you work with safelite I saw your tools and I’m like , hey those are the same tools I use until I saw your stand it hit me
Good thanks
Very good informative video. The only downside in this demonstration was the pack of protection applied to the inner sills of the vehicle. I mean that they could be marked or contaminated by your footwear whilst standing up on them during the cold cut and glue application. You did mention that you never put your feet in to the cars footwell, you can if you protect further.
Thanks
Thinking of replacing my own windshield on my 2016 Nissan Altima, would you mind listing the things I need in order to do so?
Wish we could use extractors. Not even allowed to use a cold knife unless the glass is caved in
is there a dot line in the windsheild?
Good
Where did you get that electric chisel from?
im about 5 months into the glass industry. I work for one of the larger companies in the country. Just wondering if you learned on your own or if you worked for a larger company and then started your own business? nice work with that cold knife and extractor
I use to work for craplite (also a degree in automotive) lol just make sure to find someone you can always ask questions and advice. Dont be afraid to asl questions.
@@jsautoglass6029 You can tell from the EZ-Wire bag in you van lol
Where to buy windshield glass wholesale after taking old glass off .
Do you need to use the tool to cut the urethane at the bottom of the windshield or would the cold knife work too?
You can't really use it at the bottom because of the urethane bead being either really thick or far away from the glass where the blade won't reach. A cheaper alternative would be metal wire.
Is that a hackzall modified in any way to work with the express blades or just simply plug and play?
It’s not modified whatsoever it’s just a hacksaw with the blade they sell from equalizer I will say do not use this tool method on difficult jobs only use them on quick simple jobs to finish faster you’ll break the blades a lot quicker if you use them on difficult jobs
@@jsautoglass6029 thanks for a quick reply! I'll keep that in mind. Appreciate the insight.
Crazy dude hammers the mirror off you know equalizer makes a tool for those. Otherwise use a small flathead and just pull the mirror off. Risk scratching the bottom of the mirror that way especially with a metal hammer
Tip with those mirrors. Leave the tape on until after you hit the mirror back on.
I like that idea or even wrap the hammer with a towel
@@jsautoglass6029 I usually use a rubber mallet on those. Sometimes it takes so much force to hit the mirror back on it can pull the windshield down if it’s not taped to the roof still. Rubber mallets are nice because it won’t damage the headliner or scratch the dash.
At 2:03, the side part he is taking it out from both sides. What is that called? The guy who replaced the windshield lost one of those and I am struggling to find even what it is called. Please help.
Corner cowl pieces
Toyotas are by far the easiest to cold knife. Everything about Nissan is a pain in the ass
Easy to tuck in as well if you have a partner
@@jsautoglass6029 you def right about that. Every time I try knifing an Altima there’s glass and blood everywhere. Did one yesterday and I was 5secs away from just kicking out the corners lol got it done tho. Good vid man
32 minute video and he replaces the entire windshield. Me, after 32 minutes still working on the rusted spline shaft and frozen wiper arm. WD-40 ‘d it and walked away! This will take hours, 😂
😂
no primer? might rust the pinchweld
primeless urethane but we started priming anyways
@@jsautoglass6029 about to install one for my assessment. can you remember if there was a dotted line on the window?
Hy my name is ABDUL WAHAB AND I AM A FULL EXPERIENCE OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLED AND WINDSHIELD CARS CODES
You dont clean the pinchweld??😱😱😱😭
What kind of glue?
I recently switched glue to beta seal expressed 30 it is awesome highly recommend it
Those look like Safelite tools 🤔
Do Nissans need calibration?
it just depends on who or how the job was done.
No primer needed with that glue or?
The glue we use actually does come with primer already made into it I think in the video we did explain how we primed the glass but I don’t typically prime the actual vehicle where the glue will be shot unless there is a bare metal.
You can over prime a vehicle to the point where the next technician that comes out will have difficulty cutting out the glass always make your job easier for the next guy because the next person could be you
@@jsautoglass6029 fair enough, good to know, in the uk, Belron don’t take this into consideration and force us to prime both glass fully and aperture, nice video
As soon as you just rubbed your bare fingers ALLLLLL over that primed bond line... I lost any respect for you as a professional man. Huuuuuuge problem there. Huge. You were doing pretty good until then.
Also hilarious you're using that GTS stand in your video. LOL safelite lawyers want a word with you 😂
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Why didnt you use a bat? Wouldve been faster than using a cold knife. Especially since the glass wasnt damaged on any of the sides. The line wouldve cut thru much faster.
Why dont you just use the ezi wire 😂😂😂😂😋😋😋😛😛😛
The only tool he left in his Safelite van
Pause at 25:03 my boy!
vaccuum that glass before you cut the bottom. Put a rivet in the slot for the mirror and tap the rivet...Get rid of the clips before you trim the urethane...
Ilyen szar munkát rég láttam. Pár hónap és kiesik a szélvédő! Az elején összefogtad az előkészített szélvédőt,majd alapozó nélkül ragasztottad vissza! Ilyenek után dolgozok sokat! Igénytelen és sokat jár a szád!
I’m glad this video helped you in becoming a better glass technician 😄
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