Classic cars need a different touch. Many older windshields sit in rubber gaskets instead of urethane, vent windows have their own frames, and the paint and chrome around the glass are irreplaceable. Reyes Glass Group replaces glass on classic and vintage vehicles carefully, and can do it where the car is kept.
Classic car glass we replace
- Windshields: both gasket-set and bonded designs
- Vent glass: front wing windows on older cars and trucks
- Door glass and quarter glass, including channel and frame work
- Back glass on coupes, sedans and classic pickups
Gasket-set vs. bonded windshields
Many cars built before the 1980s use a rubber gasket (often with a chrome or stainless locking strip) to hold the windshield. Replacing those well means a new gasket, careful handling of the trim, and sealing to keep water out. Later vehicles bond the glass with urethane like modern cars. We’ll confirm which your car uses.
Finding the glass
Glass for popular classics is often still available as reproduction or new-old-stock parts. For rarer vehicles, sourcing can take time. Send us the year, make, model and photos, and we’ll check availability through our distributor network before giving you a quote and timeline.
Protecting the car
- Fender and paint covers during the job
- Careful removal and reuse of chrome trim, or new trim if it’s damaged
- Work in a garage or covered space, with no rushing to fit a schedule
FAQ
Can you reuse my original windshield trim?
Often yes, if it comes off undamaged. Old trim can be brittle, so we’ll tell you before we start if a replacement is recommended.
Is classic car glass covered by insurance?
Classic and collector policies often include glass coverage. Check your policy, or see how glass claims work.
