2023 Kia Sportage Roof Glass Replacement in Gilbert, AZ
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How We Replaced the 2023 Kia Sportage Roof Glass
This 2023 Kia Sportage needed replacement of the fixed roof-glass panel located between the windshield and panoramic sunroof. The original panel was badly damaged and separating along the edge. We completed the replacement with mobile service in Gilbert, Arizona.
Removing the Damaged Kia Sportage Roof Glass
The original roof glass was badly damaged and separating along the edge. We carefully removed the loose glass while vacuuming debris from the vehicle. Glass still bonded to the existing urethane was then removed from around the opening.
Tempered Kia Sportage Roof Glass Cleanup
After removing the damaged panel, we trimmed the remaining urethane and thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed the opening. Correct preparation provides a clean, stable bonding surface for the fresh automotive urethane used to secure the replacement glass.
Cleaning and Priming the Replacement Glass
Before installation, I cleaned the OEM roof glass with Sprayway glass cleaner to remove dirt and oils from handling.
This panel had two dotted lines marking the area for primer application. I applied Dow 5504G primer along that marked area to prepare the glass for bonding with the Dow Express 30 urethane used on this job.
Proper preparation here is important because the new roof glass needs a clean, correctly prepared bonding surface before fresh automotive urethane is applied.
Installing the New OEM Kia Roof Glass
Fresh automotive urethane was applied before the new OEM Kia roof glass was carefully positioned in the opening. Accurate placement was especially important because this fixed panel sits directly between the windshield and panoramic roof glass.
Completed 2023 Kia Sportage Roof Glass Replacement
The finished installation restores the fixed roof-glass section and maintains the original appearance of the Kia Sportage panoramic roof system.
1st Shot Auto Glass provides mobile auto glass replacement throughout Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, and surrounding Phoenix-area communities, including windshield, side glass, back glass, quarter glass, and specialty automotive glass replacement.
