Steve from SoCal Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 I am thinking of putting a back window in my truck and, using VHB tape to attach it to the sheet metal. Anyone done this? It will most likely be a framed slider but, it could be a frameless fixed window. The frameless option is where I think the VHB tape would come in handy. I am building a dinette in the bottom bunk space and a window would be a nice addition. Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 If you choose to go the VHB way, I suggest using laminated glass instead of tempered or standard window glass. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 When all the windows in existence are built for screws and butyl tape, why use VHB? Ever need repairs, you'll be cursing past self under your breath. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 OK I admit I have no experience installing these type of windows. Butyl tape sounds like the proper medium. Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 The title of this thread sent me down a spiral. My most recent conversation about windows had to do with Microsoft Windows so I was trying to figure out how you'd install that from a VHS tape. Following a post without know which thread it falls under does make for some interesting thoughts. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 I’m in the auto glass business. A bolt in, butyl sealed back glass is common in older Ford pickups. The rest of the world uses urethane caulk to adhere and seal glass to the body. The latter would definitely be the way I’d recommend. Quote Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: I’m in the auto glass business. A bolt in, butyl sealed back glass is common in older Ford pickups. The rest of the world uses urethane caulk to adhere and seal glass to the body. The latter would definitely be the way I’d recommend. I used urethane to mount my side widows. So far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: I’m in the auto glass business. A bolt in, butyl sealed back glass is common in older Ford pickups. The rest of the world uses urethane caulk to adhere and seal glass to the body. The latter would definitely be the way I’d recommend. Is there a particular flavor of this stuff you suggest? Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Steve from SoCal said: Is there a particular flavor of this stuff you suggest? Steve The brand I use is "Sika". However you can get similar at NAPA. I think they carry a DOW product. Just get the matching primmer and any other "support" items. Quote Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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