Urethane Mistakes That Can Ruin a Windshield Install | Mike Stevens from Sika
In this episode of Put Them On The Glass, James “Ghost Set Killah” Chapman sits down with Mike Stevens from Sika for a deep dive into one of the most important topics in auto glass: urethane.
James and Mike break down real-world urethane performance in hot weather, cold weather, humidity, dry climates, and mobile installation conditions. They also talk about Sika’s crash test video, proper prep, substrate temperatures, minimum drive-away time, condensation, outgassing, bead control, and why technicians must understand the products they use.
This episode covers:
* Urethane behavior in extreme heat and cold
* Hot-weather sag, outgassing, and substrate temperature concerns
* Cold-weather condensation, flash times, and product storage
* Why proper bead shape and deck height matter
* Mobile installation challenges in different climates
* Technician safety in heat, cold, dehydration, and fatigue
* Why product training and documentation are critical
A must-listen for auto glass technicians who want to improve safety, quality, and professionalism in every install.