Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a windshield assembly and methods for mounting a windshield to a vehicle frame. An exemplary method for mounting a windshield to a vehicle frame comprise treating a surface of a polymeric gasket with fluoro-oxidation, positioning the gasket on the windshield, treating the surface of the gasket with a liquid composition comprising one or more reactive adhesion promoters, applying a polyurethane-based adhesive to the treated surface of the gasket; and positioning the windshield and gasket against a mounting surface of the vehicle frame such that the adhesive adheres the treated surface of the gasket to the mounting surface.