Replacing Our Newell Coach Windshield

[Viva Las Vegas JDR]

Hey All,

We are having our driver side windshield replaced and just wanted to ask those in the know...does the newell have to sit for a few days after replacing the windshield before we can drive it? and if so how long?

Thanks in advance,


JDR

[folivier]

When I had mine changed I drove it home a half hour after it was done. About 20 miles.

[The Newell]

Normally its recommended that it sits and cures for at least 12 hours, but 24 is best.

[Neweller]

We are talking about two types of windshields here. You have the lip-in the use a reusable rubber gasket and they are good to go right away. Then you have the bonded with urethane type which are on the newer one-piece design, and this type should cure for the day.

[prairieschooner]

We waited the traditional 24 hours. No movement to date.

[Neweller]

Steve, did your installer recommend you let your sit for 24 hours and did you they add sealant to the rubber gasket? I have done that on lip-ins in the past, it just makes it a mess for the next time. I'm just curious which way you went. I noticed they had done that on my '78 I think because of sagging issues?