Ready to install windshields, any suggestions

i worked in an auto glass shop also. i think the key to roping glass in is to have a well lubricated rope, not dripping wet but oily enough to not get hung-up on anything when pulling the rope. having said that, roping should be fairly easy with the front glass since there aren't any really sharp corners to go around. not so easy with the back however. i roped in my valiant backlite the first time and it was a real *****, even tore the gasket in one spot. the dart's backlite has an even sharper corner (the bottom corners). the next time i used the plastic paddles for the install and it went very well, not easy, but easier than roping and a bit more time consuming. -pauly