Well, I woke up this morning thinking I was just going to pop out the old slider, and pop in the new one piece. First off, IT WAS a breeze popping the old window out, just like most of you said it would be. But after removing it, I noticed all the surface RUST. A lot of ugly surface stuff. Not too bad. Lucky. So instead of JUST popping in the new window, had to pull out the sand paper...
The surface rust was mainly on the lower portion of the "LIP" and was otherwise pretty clean on the top portions, so I really didn't have to do too much in that upper area. I had a can of Rustoleum Rust Converter laying around and since it dries to a black primer I went ahead and hit the bare metal with a coat. Afterward, I found a can of Rustoleum Painter's Touch Satin Antique White. Though not a perfect match (it's going to be covered by the weather stripping anyway), I hit the primered areas for added protection against future rust. I plan to have the entire truck SODA BLASTED sometime next summer, so for now, this should do. The one-piece install will have to wait till tomorrow when the paint has dried.
I know most of you have accomplished this on your own enough times to where it's like hearing a guy brag about doing his own oil change. But never ever, before talking to you guys, did I think of doing this myself. Amazing. I didn't quite get it done in (ShoNuff) 5-minutes, but it did only take 20-minutes, silicon spray, string........and, YES, starting from the corner was easier for me than starting anywhere else. I gotta thank you all for your responses. Big help. Big time. I'm absolutely loving this window. More secure, cleaner lines, it just totally opened up the cab and made it that much more enjoyable to drive.
Good job man! Looks nice and clean I cant wait to get my grey light 100 one ordered.will be like privacy glass
Congrats and " looks great " on the DYI, Im glad everyone could help steer you in the right way, go team . . .
Thank you, guys, for all your compliments. I had a lot of fun doing it. Plus, the satisfaction and experience of doing it yourself, as we all know, is priceless. NOW....if ever a newbie comes along and asks HOW TO change out his/her rear window, I can actually chime in and help.
