Aston Martin DBS (2007-2012) Quarter Glass Replacement
Working on a 2007 to 2012 Aston Martin DBS isn't your average auto glass job. These cars are built with a unique mix of aluminum and carbon fiber, and the tolerances around the quarter glass are incredibly tight. If you have a cracked or shattered rear quarter window, you can't just slap a new piece of glass in there and call it a day. It takes a steady hand, the right tools, and a real understanding of how these British exotics are put together.
At AlexWindshield, we handle high-end auto glass replacements all across the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you have the car safely parked in a garage in Vaughan, a driveway in Richmond Hill, or a detailing shop in Markham, we bring our tools and expertise directly to your location.
How We Handle the Installation
When I pull up to work on your DBS, I treat the car like it belongs to me. Here is exactly how we tackle the quarter glass replacement to make sure the final fit looks factory-fresh.
- Protecting the Interior and Paint: We start by taping off the surrounding body panels and laying down heavy protective blankets inside the cabin. Tempered quarter glass shatters into thousands of pieces, so we thoroughly vacuum the interior, the seats, and the panel cavities before we make a single cut.
- Removing the Old Glass: Using a specialized wire cutting system, we carefully slice through the factory urethane bead. We take our time here to ensure the cutting wire never makes contact with the Aston's paint or the interior leather trim.
- Surface Cleaning: Once the old glass is out of the way, we shave down the remaining adhesive on the body to a flat, thin layer. We then clean out all the dirt, debris, and leftover glass shards from the pinch weld using a strong, alcohol-based prep cleaner.
- Primer Application: Any spots where the bare metal got exposed during removal get a coat of high-quality glass primer. This stops rust from forming down the road and gives the fresh adhesive a solid surface to bite into.
- Installing the New Quarter Glass: We lay down a thick, consistent V-bead of premium, fast-curing automotive urethane. Then, we carefully set the new OEM-quality quarter glass into the frame, applying even pressure so it sits flush with the DBS's aggressive body lines and forms a completely watertight seal.
Mobile Service Backed by Experience
You shouldn't have to drive a high-performance car with a busted window across the GTA just to get it fixed. We operate a fully equipped mobile auto glass service that comes right to your door. Every piece of glass we install at AlexWindshield is backed by our Lifetime Warranty against leaks, whistling, and wind noise. If you need the quarter glass swapped out on your Aston Martin DBS, give us a call and we will get the job done right the first time.