Windshield Questions

[RICO8458]

Hello Mates:

how long after you change the windshield can you start driving? go to the car wash? will letting the car sit for 24 hours after replacing the windshield be enough time to allow the adhesive to stick better?

[njerald]

Originally Posted by RICO8458

Hello Mates:

how long after you change the windshield can you start driving? go to the car wash? will letting the car sit for 24 hours after replacing the windshield be enough time to allow the adhesive to stick better?

Just had my Chrysler done. They told me a minimum of 12 hours to cure my adhesive.

[alltracman78]

24 hrs should be fine for driving.
Car wash I would wait a week.

[ghettosled]

i had mine replaced in my company's parking lot while i was at work. i drove home 3 hours later with no problems. it rained the next day and there werent any problems.

[Nakamichi]

I just got my windshield replaced today. THe installer put some duct tape on the top and said not to remove that for 24 hours and not to car wash for 48 hours. I drove my car afterwards.

[RICO8458]

how long did you guys keep the duct tape on the windshield?