Rear Window (Windshield) Replacement - broken -

Hi everyone,

Any inexpensive websites that sell the rear glass, or locations in
South, Florida USA?

I'd like to install this myself, but I'd like to know if anyone has
any advice on installation, and what I should know before taking on
this task. I'm quite confident I do this, but any info would be
greatly appreciated. Gasket, glue, expansion worries, etc...

I suspect an "unknown" mysterious implosion or explosion caused
this.. ;-) Or more likely vandalism! :-(

***ALSO, I'd like to know if there is a TEMPORARY fix out in the
market.
For now, I have the usual taped plastic..I don't want to install this
until I can find a better (safer) parking spot.

98 Sonata 2.0 Auto 120,000 miles

Thanks in advance and Happy Everything!
Dave

 

The best advice is "don't". Windshields and rear windows are considered
structural parts of the vehicle and need to be bonded properly using
specialized adhesives. You can't just glop in a bunch of RTV or other
goop and expect it to work properly and safely. Let a professional
handle it. It may also be covered by your insurance.

 

Thanks Brian,
That's what I was afraid of.. I've been looking at prices and it is
not cheap. I will have to keep looking around for other quotes.

As far as I know, my insurance does not cover the rear glass, only the
front. I don't not have CC on this vehicle.
Only PIP, PD, UM from State Farm

 

Why not find a parts yard and see what it would cost for a used part? It
would already have everything attached to the window. Isn't there a way to
disconnect theold hinges and atach the window with the new hinges?
KWW

 

You can't be serious. What do you mean "as far as I know"? Have you called
them? Many policies have "full glass coverage" and that means every piece
of glass. So you'd rather try to do all of this work instead of making a
simple phone call to your agent.

 

Well, a friend of mine is an agent will replaces his own glass when it is
broken rather than making a claim since it can drive up rates.

 

That's his choice. I've only had one claim and my rates did not change.
Actually, the next year they went down a tad. I'm paying for full glass
coverage so I'm going to use it when I need it. Would be stupid to do
otherwise.