How to Fix a Cracked Windshield on a Honda

Fixing a cracked windshield is unfortunately not the easiest task in the world. Hondas are known as some of the most reliable automobiles on the market, and yet they are not immune to cracked windshields. A stray rock or a stress fracture during the winter months can cause a crack in your windshield. If the crack is small enough, some companies can fix it by using a special resin and UV curing light. However, if the crack is more than 1 inch in length, the only permanent solution is to replace the windshield.

Instructions

1

Pry the plastic trim molding from the windshield. You'll need to use a flat-tip screwdriver or a windshield molding removal tool. Wedge the tool under the trim and molding, and pry up to remove them.

2

Cut the urethane molding that holds the windshield to the frame of the Honda.

3

Pull the windshield off the Honda.

4

Clean the pinch-weld area and the frame of the Honda. Trim all the excess urethane down to about 3 millimeters in length. Use a brush and water to clean off any debris.

5

Slide the molding and trim back onto the new windshield.

6

Apply the urethane primer to the frit band on the new windshield. This is the black band that goes around the outside of the windshield.

7

Apply a bead of urethane to the frame of the Honda. Use the old urethane bead as a guide.

8

Align the top, bottom, and sides of the windshield to the frame on the Honda, and press the windshield into place.