Why Automakers Switched To Adhesive Windshields—And Why Repairmen Hate It
"Structural adhesives were always about cheaper manufacturing and damage control profits. The fact that repairers can't touch them without specialized equipment is a feature, not a bug."
— Revvly Take
Glued windshields replaced rubber gaskets across the industry for structural rigidity and aerodynamic gains, but the real story is repairability. A shattered windshield on a modern car now means frame-alignment checks and hours in the shop instead of a quick gasket swap—and your insurance premium knows it.
Shane Schmid
Jalopnik · Jan 8
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