{"id":77,"date":"2022-03-01T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.glass.com\/other-parts-needed-when-replacing-windshields\/"},"modified":"2024-04-03T21:18:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T01:18:40","slug":"other-parts-needed-when-replacing-windshields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/other-parts-needed-when-replacing-windshields\/","title":{"rendered":"What Other Parts May Need to be Replaced with My Windshield?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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So you have to get your windshield replaced\u2026 Are there other windshield replacement parts that you need <\/em>besides the glass itself? If not, are there parts of a windshield you may want to get replaced while you are already in the shop?<\/p>\n

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When your windshield is being replaced, the auto glass company will always need to replace the urethane (adhesive). The urethane is vital to providing a high strength bond and sealing a windshield<\/a>. You may also need to replace the windshield weatherstripping, which may also sometimes be referred to as the moulding. <\/p>\n

Acquiring as much information about your vehicle as possible, such as the VIN and factory-installed options, will help your installer determine what other parts he may need to perform your install, so have this information handy. If you have a newer car equipped with advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), be sure to let your technician know before getting the windshield replaced<\/a>. For example, Nissan requires that starting with the 2016 Nissan model lineup, the Leaf, Juke, Sentra and Quest have non-reusable rearview mirrors due to the sensitivity of the ADAS system. <\/p>\n

\u201cAny windshield replacement on these vehicles also requires the rearview mirror to be replaced,\u201d says Nissan. When dealing with new technology, this could also be the case with antennas, cameras and sensors. So listen to your auto glass<\/a> tech if he tells you these items need to be replaced as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

When to Replace Your Windshield Wiper Blades<\/h2>\n

When Should You Replace Them?<\/h3>\n

While you have already scheduled a time with an auto glass company, think of other windshield replacement parts you may want to upgrade, such as your wiper blades. Most experts recommend replacing your windshield wiper blades every six to 12 months. This is a general rule, though this time frame can vary depending on the weather conditions your wiper blades have been endured and the quality of the blades themselves.<\/p>\n

Aside from time, there are a few other indicators that it is time to replace your blades. Your windshield may experience streaking, which can be caused by aging wiper blades. If the blades haven’t been operated in quite some time, they can also slightly warp in shape, causing them to \u201cskip\u201d across the windshield when in use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Other indicators of wear include the rubber edges of the blades appearing rounded as opposed to squared, or separation of the rubber from the wiper frame. Regular inspections of your wiper blades\u2014and paying attention to their effectiveness when in use\u2014should help you determine whether it’s time to replace them. If your vehicle is equipped with one, don\u2019t forget to inspect the wiper on your car\u2019s back glass<\/a> as well. It plays an equally critical role in helping you see through your rearview mirror.<\/p>

After your replace them consider marking that date on your calendar so you remember to replace them again the following year. To make your wipers last as long as possible, clean your windshield<\/a>\u00a0often; Never use your windshield wipers to de-ice you windshield; and pull your wiper blades away from the windshield during winter months to prevent ice build-up on the rubber squeegee and to prevent them from sticking to the windshield.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You don’t like taking time out of your schedule to change your windshield wipers right? We hear you, but if you are already with an auto glass installer getting your windshield replaced you may as well get these other maintenance items done at the same time. Just think of the time it will save you down the road.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":853,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1352],"tags":[12],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70333,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77\/revisions\/70333"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/853"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}