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| Author: | Reed [ Sun Jun 28, 2026 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Windshield installation lubricant |
I am reinstalling the original windshield with a new gasket on my 76 D100. Factory service manual says to use no lubricant but mineral spirits, but I have never heard of using mineral spirits to install a windshield and I am wondering if anyone is aware of a better product currently on the market to ease windshield installation. Any suggestions? |
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| Author: | GTS225 [ Sun Jun 28, 2026 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield installation lubricant |
Maybe the same stuff that tire busters use? Roger |
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| Author: | Reed [ Sun Jun 28, 2026 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield installation lubricant |
Possibly, but that stuff is *messy.* I am hoping for a product that can go in a spray bottle, such as dish soap, although I have read warnings against using dish shop because it leaves salts on the paint that will degrade things over time. I might just try some vaseline, although i have read that is not good, either. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Jun 28, 2026 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield installation lubricant |
I might be tempted to use silicone spray. Or I might be tempted to follow the FSM instrux and use mineral spirits. |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Sun Jun 28, 2026 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield installation lubricant |
Question (although probably the "opposite" question to Reed) along similar lines... I have a few good OEM windshields for these trucks in the attic. Who makes the best gaskets/ seals for all the glass in a D150 cab? I need 2 windshield gaskets, actually need every piece of rubber made for an 80s 2 door conventional cab for one of them. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Sun Jun 28, 2026 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield installation lubricant |
Dan- Yes, I know, I will probably go with mineral spirits. Don- Check out dodgeconnection.com |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Jun 29, 2026 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield installation lubricant |
I used dawn dish detergent in a spray bottle on my car. Worked fine and dandy. No way I'm using mineral spirits around brand new paint jobs. I know how that would end for me! |
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