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When the Chevrolet Tahoe was first introduced in the mid-1990s, it became a popular alternative to the longer Suburban because of its smaller turning radius and shorter length. That also makes...
Sometimes, accidents will happen. Having a broken window on your Jeep Cherokee is usually an unexpected and unwelcome surprise. Broken windows are the No. 1 claim for most insurance companies,...
Trucks come with lots of different options, including solid back glass and sliding rear windows, also known as a slider. While a solid back window offers added security, a slider will allow wind...
While they make not seem like much, little gaps and cracks around your bathroom windows can not only let in the elements, but also reduce your heating and cooling efficiency, making it more...
Whether you are replacing a broken window in your home or fixing a crack on your car's windshield, it is important to proceed with caution when making this repair. Working with glass can be...
Windshield channels are the seals on the windshield frame that lie underneath the windshield glass. Over time, these seals may fail due to the sheet metal stretching and twisting. Once the seams...
The rubber on a car window can become cracked or chipped over time. Rubber on car windows usually dries out as a result of sun exposure and poor maintenance. Once the rubber dries out, it tends to...
The Chevrolet Nova name refers to a compact car produced from 1962 to 1979 and a subcompact car produced from 1985 to 1988. General Motors produced both vehicles. If you own a Nova and a window is...
The window channel on a car is where the water runs down and away from the glass. Window channels also help keep water out of the inside of the car. However, the seams in window channels may...
The rear window on a convertible top will sometimes be glass. The glass seal is a "soft seal," meaning that it is not fixed to any sheet metal. Over time, the window seal may separate and begin to...
As vehicles age, parts get older and start to break down. The rubber seals around the window and in the door jams are typically the first to go, as they get brittle with age and deteriorate...
A seal leak about the windows of your automobile can be disappointing. But, it happens to many vehicles, especially with age. The urethane sealant wears down and cracks, causing a leak at the...
You should remove the windshield of your Dodge Dart when you have a crack or a chip in the glass that exceeds 1 inch. When this happens, the crack can easily spread over the length of the glass....
Car headlights use a plastic lens in order to focus headlight beams. The plastic of the lens can become cloudy and develop a milky color, making the beam dim and ineffective. Restoring a plastic...
Any rock or piece of road debris can cause damage if it strikes your windshield at highway speeds. Even when your car is parked, a lawn mower or weed trimmer can launch a small rock at your side...
Brakes work under hydraulic pressure applied at the brake pedal. Fluid is pushed through steel brake lines that are routed to each wheel. The flexible brake hoses that connect the hard steel brake...
After an accident or even a simple stone hitting your windshield, you may need to replace the glass because of cracks that can impair your view of the road. It can cost more than $500 to replace...
Years ago, cars used to come with vent windows in the corner of the front doors. They were used for extra venting or to drop your cigarette ashes out of. If you have one of these cars and the...
The windows on a Dodge van, like those on most vehicles, are fixed within a regulator frame within the door itself. Whether you must replace cracked window glass or a bad window regulator, you...
Replacing rear windows is not much different than replacing front ones. It also might not happen as often since most damage often occurs to the front windows. More than anything, make sure that...
Many people enjoy tinting Plexiglas because it helps to block out some of the sun's harmful UV rays and can improve the appearance of their vehicle. But over time window tint can become damaged...
Resealing Dodge van windshields needs to be done as soon as you notice a leak develop. Leaks can happen for a variety of reasons. The age of the vehicle often brings with it deterioration in the...
When auto windshields develop scratches or swirl marks, the only way to refinish the windshield is to polish the glass. By polishing the glass, you can remove the scratches, swirls, or other marks...
If the window glass in your Toyota Corolla's driver side door is even slightly cracked or damaged, you need to replace it immediately. A cracked window becomes more fragile and has a higher risk...
The following article lists the top uses nail polish has with repairing common household items as well as instructions for each. Your sure to find something in the list you weren't aware of and...
Rust on glass is a common occurrence for vehicles that use metal trim that touches the glass surface. If the metal trim begins to rust, then that rust can leave deposits on the glass. The use of...
Rust deposits from metal window trim can leave rust marks and rust deposits on the surrounding glass edge of an automobile. This rust won't harm the glass, but it does look unsightly. Rust is...
A cracked, broken or otherwise damaged window needs to be removed in order to be replaced. If the window regulator has been damaged, you need to temporarily remove the glass to replace the...
If the windshield on your Chevrolet Blazer is cracked, even slightly, chances are that the crack will continue to get worse over time. In most states a cracked windshield is an automatic ticket,...
Auto window trim molding must be removed first before the window can be removed. Windows on a vehicle are secured, in part, by the trim molding. This provides an aesthetic appeal as well as...
There are a number of reasons why the windows in your car may get stuck, especially if you have power windows. It can be something as simple as a blown fuse to a problem directly within the window...
Auto glass damage can have a variety of causes, including bouncing rocks, car thieves and hail. While some small scratches and chips can be repaired either by a professional or at home, more...
Recreational vehicle windows are typically flat panes of glass held to a window frame with small screws, plastic glass supports and tight rubber gaskets. During the lifespan of the RV, it may...
The sunroof is becoming an increasingly popular option on many modern cars. Whether small panels over the driver's seat, or multi-paneled sunroofs that provide fresh air and light to rear seat...
If the window glass in your Dodge truck's door is cracked or broken, it needs to be replaced. The glass itself is held in place within the door panel, so you need to remove the inner trim panel to...
If your old window tint is bubbling up, falling off, or even if you just want a change, you know you need to take it off. Although removing the colored plastic film, getting the gummy residue off,...
There are generally two flavors of car door windows, the first being manual and the second being electric. No matter what the issue, door windows tend to have few parts and are relatively easy to...
The windows of your car are constantly exposed to harsh weather, road debris and other elements of nature, causing an inevitable wear and tear to the glass. Some of these scratches may appear to...
Windshields can occasionally be repaired instead of replaced, depending on what the damage is. Repair shops use a special resin that will fill up a chip or crack and make the windshield look like...
If you need to replace the windshield glass in your vehicle, this will take at least two people. Also, the exact shape and size of the glass you need will vary, and some precise steps in the...
If a windshield has been cracked or otherwise damaged, you need to replace it before the damage becomes greater. The exact replacement procedure--along with the actual size of the glass--will vary...
Auto glass not only serves the purpose of providing a perfect view for the driver, it also helps keeping the roof intact in car crashes. It also supports the air bags in unfortunate accidents. If...
A cracked or broken windshield, either in the front or the back, is a dangerous thing to be driving with. A damaged windshield needs to be removed immediately for replacement. The exact removal...
The rubber molding that surrounds a windshield protects the glass edge and helps prevent dirt and debris from working their way into the urethane sealant once the windshield is installed. To...
The windshield of your car protects you from the elements. If keeps you from being exposed to rain, heat, snow and wind. The windshield acts as a shield against debris and bugs and can even...
When vehicles started having power windows built into them, it was considered an incredible convenience. Of course, like any other automobile convenience, it can become just another problem when...
The windshield on a Pontiac GTO will need to be replaced if there is a stone chip or crack in the it that measures more than an inch in length. When you've removed the windshield, there is a...
The windshield molding on a Lincoln Town Car covers the outside edges of the car's windshield. It is made of rubber and helps to seal out debris and water. If this trim molding cracks or dries...
Rock or stone chips are the most common causes of damage to a windshield. The Ford Taurus can be prone to this type of damage due to its ride height. This is especially true of older models of the...
The windshield on your Chrysler Plymouth only needs to be replaced when you have a stone chip or crack in the windshield that is larger than 1 inch in length. When you've removed the windshield,...