Ferrari 812 Superfast & GTS Quarter Glass Replacement (2017-2024)
Working on a Ferrari 812 Superfast or GTS requires a steady hand and a lot of respect for the machine. When you are dealing with a naturally aspirated V12 pushing nearly 800 horsepower, the last thing you want to hear is wind whistling through a poorly sealed window. That rear quarter glass isn't just a simple piece of glass; it sits flush against some of the most aggressive aerodynamic bodywork in the industry. If a rock kicks up on the highway or someone tries to break in, getting that window swapped out correctly is non-negotiable. I have spent years working on high-end exotics, and I can tell you exactly how we handle this at AlexWindshield.
We don't make you tow your car across town with a busted window. We run a fully mobile service across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Whether you have the car parked in a climate-controlled garage in Vaughan, at a performance shop in Richmond Hill, or right in your driveway in Markham, we bring the tools and the exact OEM-quality glass right to you.
How We Replace the Quarter Glass on Your 812
You can't just pry out the old glass and slap a new one in. The 2017-2024 812 models have incredibly tight tolerances. Here is exactly how I tackle the job to make sure it looks like it just rolled out of Maranello:
- Protecting the Interior: First things first, we cover the Italian leather and carbon fiber trim. We use heavy-duty drop cloths on the inside and layer protective tape around the exterior paint so nothing gets scratched during the job.
- Careful Removal: I use specialized wire cutting tools to slowly slice through the old urethane bead. We take our time here. This lets us lift the broken quarter glass out without putting any stress on the aluminum body panels or damaging the surrounding trim.
- Surface Cleaning: Once the old glass is out of the way, we strip back the old adhesive. The pinch weld gets a thorough cleaning with specialized auto glass solvents to remove every trace of dirt, grease, and leftover glass shards.
- Primer Application: Any bare metal or thin paint areas get a solid coat of premium glass primer. This prevents rust from forming down the road and gives the new glue a perfect surface to bite into.
- High-Quality Adhesive Installation: We run a thick, even bead of fast-curing automotive urethane. Then, we set the new quarter glass perfectly flush with the body lines. We tape it down to hold the exact factory gap while the adhesive cures.
Trust AlexWindshield for Your Exotic Auto Glass
Don't leave your Ferrari in the hands of an amateur. At AlexWindshield, we treat every single car like it's our own. We back up our mobile auto glass services with a solid Lifetime Warranty against leaks and wind noise. If you are in the GTA and need that quarter glass fixed right the first time, give us a call and we will get your 812 back on the road where it belongs.
