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 coldHot-weather sag, outgassing, and substrate temperature concernsCold-weather condensation, flash times, and product storageWhy proper bead shape and deck height matterMobile installation challenges in different climatesTechnician safety in heat, cold, dehydration, and fatigueWhy product training and documentation are criticalA must-listen for auto glass technicians who want to improve safety, quality, and professionalism in every install.