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Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 6 2013, 04:46 PM

This is one of the jobs I never finished. I installed new rubber squeegies in the doors and when I operate the windows, they pull out. Tried a little glue, but it doesn't hold. Any ideas

Here's how I did it.

First, Mark sent me a new set of them and they look more pronounced if I can use that term.

I worked the metal some more. It was a bit bent up.



Then I slid the rubber in with the help of a little soap.

Lastly, I use a set of pliers that had been modified for pulling plug wires. They were perfect because then crimped the edge of the metal without touching the rubber.

Posted by: Cupomeat Apr 6 2013, 05:44 PM

GREAT!

I have never been able to finish off my doors for this reason as well.

I'd LOVE to know.

Thanks for bringing this up.

Posted by: messix Apr 6 2013, 05:55 PM

does the channel that the rubber fit in to need to be peened down like the a-pillar part out the front targa seal?

Posted by: r_towle Apr 6 2013, 06:03 PM

Mine were preened over on each end

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 6 2013, 10:54 PM

I got new ones from 914 rubber. Mine pull out in the middle every time I lean my arm on them. I eventually just removed them. To save weight... Well, to save me from going crazy.

Weird... I think the new soft rubber may be too soft to stay in the extruded aluminum thingy. Perhaps you could remove the aluminum and peen in several places to keep it in.

Posted by: zonedoubt Apr 6 2013, 11:50 PM

Put some talcum powder on them.

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 7 2013, 06:54 AM

clean the windows with a diluted vinegar/ammonia solution and wipe them with newspaper. like REALLY CLEAN. dress the the seals with a light coat of glycerin.

Posted by: balljoint Apr 7 2013, 07:37 AM

Should he wash his arm and put glycerin on his shirt sleeve too?

Sounds like they don't fit. Maybe there were a couple made too thin to engage the channel properly? How many people have actually installed them?

Start by checking the group buy thread. If it's been bought ahead for a final assembly in 5 years they won't be able to help you but someone can answer the question.

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 7 2013, 08:10 AM

Well, I feel strange. I've done them on both my 914's w/o incident?? I can tell you this. The strip was a very tight fit and required some coaxing. I did not use any lube to help it slide nor did I relieve any crimps in the channel. PITA but they work great after a few years.

Posted by: balljoint Apr 7 2013, 09:19 AM

After a few years? Where did you get them from?

Posted by: Daiberl Apr 7 2013, 09:26 AM

I have the same problem with my rubber seal, really annoying, I haven't tried to glue them in yet. Are yours the one from 914rubber?

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 7 2013, 09:37 AM

Let me look it up. I keep my receipts. Maybe PP or Mikey?? I gotta tell ya. When I saw that you had replied I quickly reread my last post thinking OMG, what has he turned this into? But upon reading your reply I became concerned that you had taken ill in that you usually take a certain, shall we say license, with that much material. Or, did you get put in timeout again?

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 7 2013, 09:51 AM

Let me know if you are having issues. I'd be happy to send you a replacement. Justy PM me your email and I can resend another set. The durometer of rubber was the same as sample OEM part. Maybe just a a out of tollerence part. Doesn't happen very often, but possible.

Either way I'll take care of it.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 7 2013, 09:51 AM

Don't glue them, it would be a mess.
Thx

Posted by: Daiberl Apr 7 2013, 09:56 AM

Ok, I will try to squezze the aluminum a bit. My problem is that every time I close the door the end of the rubber comes out of the channel. Looks like a winter project since I have to get the door apart to get to the channel, or is there an easier way?

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 7 2013, 10:13 AM

i guess he could wash his hands but why would he need to? you might think your windows are clean. a little windex and paper towel isn't going to do the job. the sharp edge will drag on accumulated grime that may fold the edge under and out it pops due friction. the glass should be slick. or don't try really cleaning, run a fat bead of silicon in the channel and call it a day.

k

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 7 2013, 10:19 AM

Did you remove the channel to replace the strip or try to stuff it in place?

Posted by: Daiberl Apr 7 2013, 10:35 AM

First I had the channel removed, then I put the door back together and now when it comes off I simply stuff it back on.

Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 7 2013, 02:22 PM

Yes, that's what I'm working with.

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 7 2013, 03:15 PM

when you guys installed these did you remove the end caps? did you slide them in? was it a tight fit almost to the point of stretching? if they slid right in with not much, if any effort, there's a prob with the squeegee. as i recall, with the ones i bought from the bird it took some time to work them in. glycerin in the channel and on the bead that slides in. walked down the channel a little at a time and fell back to relieve the stretch. i waited 24 hrs to trim to the correct length. glad i did. they had recovered and sucked back on the triangle window end.

Posted by: MrHyde Apr 7 2013, 04:05 PM

I'm having the same issue with one of my squeegies.. Right ride is fine, but the left side sticks to the window and makes it hard to crank down, but when it does it pulls the squeegie down into the door... I was thinking to just put some think felt on the inside of the rubber like modern cars have. But yes, I'm having the same issue..

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 7 2013, 05:07 PM

post #7

Posted by: MrHyde Apr 7 2013, 05:27 PM

Tryed that already

Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 14 2013, 10:07 AM

Here's the pliers