Windshield problem

Guys,

I removed the trim around my windshield to get it anodized.. and I noticed in the corners of the windshield that the glue is greying.. I did not think much of it but when I am driving the car around, I noticed a sound coming from that area.. Unfortunately, I know see what the problem is... I guess over time, mold has started growing in there and has ruined the adhesiveness of the glass glue.. I know I am not alone as I have seen a few threads on here that look just like my car in that corner. Anyway, the windshield is literally coming unglued on the corners and I can lift it up in the corner about a 1/4 of an inch and see daylight through on the passenger side. I just know that the glass slapping as it is doing when I go over potholes is going to break it eventually.. Also, the glass has settled on that side against one of the clips that the molding seats into which makes me think that will start a crack as well..

What do I do? A part of me wants to just drill out that clip, force some silicone in there and put the molding back on and hope that works. Other than that, I guess I'd have to cut the glass out with an electric guitar e-string or something, clean it up, glass primer it and reglue the glass back in..and put the trim back in too...but what a pain in the a$$!

I seem to remember that they make new replacement windshields with the molding attached that just go in, in one piece without all the drama of worrying about the aluminum trim? ..and if so, I guess I could cut my glass out (before it breaks) and sell it and the trim and put the replacement glass in (if still available).

Any ideas? I can't be the only one with this problem. Thanks in advance.
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Well I feel better now lol

 

You may want to have it removed and re-installed for the simple reason that getting a new replacement if something happens to this one can be a real PITA. Just do a search on it and read some of the pain this issue has caused others

 

A competent glass place should be able to remove the glass, clean away the old adhesive and install the old window with the re-anodized trim. I think it would be a good idea to do the install once you have you trim back.