Windshield Perimeter Leak

A suspected leak in the windshield urethane seal should be confirmed in the shop using one of the several static test methods. An ultrasonic tester such as Kent-Moore J26419 or Snap-On(R) AC6600 is preferred, but any method, that can pinpoint the exact leak location, will save valuable time.





Repair Method:
The recommended procedure for repairing the leak path is to remove the moldings as necessary and flood the leak path with urethane sealant. (See Figure 4 for example). Cover the area surrounding the leak sufficiently to avoid creating a new leak path between the leak and the newly applied sealant. Give the new sealant sufficient time to cure as to avoid blowing a new hole through the sealant.