# Going to rain after windshield replacemen

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [February 13, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542 "2019-02-13T13:18:16Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![kjcraig77\_148240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecae2f/32.png) [@kjcraig77\_148240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjcraig77_148240)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542/1 "2019-02-13T13:18:16Z")

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I just replaced my windshield today but stupidly forgot it was going to rain  
tomorrow. I was told to leave two windows cracked for 48 hours. I would rather  
not put a garbage bag there do to heavy rains and the risk of getting broken  
into because its obvious my window is down. Would i be ok rolling my windows  
up over night? And while i am not driving tomorrow due to rain?

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542/2 "2019-02-13T13:46:26Z")

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Why are you not asking the place that put the windshield in ? It seems they would know more about it.

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**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542/3 "2019-02-13T14:08:01Z")

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It will be ok as long as you open the window before you close the door. Get in, open window, close door. To get out, open door with window closed and very gently close door. Use your hip to finish latching it.

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542/4 "2019-02-13T15:07:07Z")

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Have the HVAC set to vent.

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**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542/5 "2019-02-13T16:33:10Z")

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After 24 hours, just close it slowly.