 Trick to getting side window seals into targa top |
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| hydroliftin |
 Aug 20 2012, 01:20 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 8-November 06 From: Vallejo, CA Member No.: 7,180 Region Association: Northern California  |
This seems like such a simple job that even I should be able to do it. I tried using soap to lubricate the rubber, and I was able to get it about 8 inches into the channel. After washing that off I tried silicone lubricant spray and was able to get the rubber a little further into the channel, but still stuck about half way. Anyone know the trick to getting these in?
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| SLITS |
Aug 20 2012, 01:30 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(hydroliftin @ Aug 20 2012, 12:20 PM)  This seems like such a simple job that even I should be able to do it. I tried using soap to lubricate the rubber, and I was able to get it about 8 inches into the channel. After washing that off I tried silicone lubricant spray and was able to get the rubber a little further into the channel, but still stuck about half way. Anyone know the trick to getting these in? Did you check the rails for staking? At times they put the rubber in and use a punch on the side of the rails to stake the rubber in place so it doesn't move. Otherwise, put one side in the channel and use a table knife or other dull instrument to lever the other side in. Alternatively, as you try to slide it in, lubricate the leading edge with a lubricant of your choice. Inserting a rod or something under the flat section breaks the suction between the flat surfaces. It can be done! |
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| solex |
Aug 20 2012, 03:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 12-January 05 From: Long Island, NY Member No.: 3,439 Region Association: North East States |
As Ron has said make sure there are no dimples in the aluminum trim. I have never had any luck sliding any rubber in (that's what she said) I have a plastic trim tool that I use to lever in one side, works well on the window scraper as well.
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
Aug 20 2012, 04:59 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 20 2012, 12:30 PM) Otherwise, put one side in the channel and use a table knife or other dull instrument to lever the other side in. That is how I did mine.. |
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| luskesq |
Aug 20 2012, 05:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 24-October 10 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 12,303 Region Association: Central California |
Ditto on use of a tool and the stacking. I've found that a popsicle stick with end cut square works good for me. Doesn't cut into the rubber. A little silicone lube doesn't hurt either.
Keith |
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| toadman |
Aug 20 2012, 05:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 26-December 05 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 5,316 |
As far as using a tool, I have replaced several rubber channel-type seals on my 914 using a wallpaper seam roller. For me it had made these jobs much easier. Just be careful and, like the others have said, use a lubricant and make sure the channel is straight and clear.
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| shelby/914 |
Aug 21 2012, 10:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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We just did a set and used silicone on both sides and a large Snap on hook. Rock the curved portion back and forth and they were on in short order. Just stay away from the point.
Dan |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Aug 21 2012, 10:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
After paying a king's ransom for my OEM targa top seal, I took it to my body shop man and he got it in but it was not easy. (He let me watch and did not charge me more for watching. I kept my mouth shut!) He had the correct tools and expertise.
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| andys |
Aug 21 2012, 11:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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Durring my now final assembly of my conversion car, I've done most of the channel typs seal installs. As Ron mentions, I too found staked areas which must be re-formed back to the original shape or the seal will never fit. It takes time and attention to re-shape it, but it's worth it in the end.
For a lubricant, KY jelly is what I've used for years. Unlike silicone, the KY (glycerine) is water soluble. Once you apply silicone, it's there forever. If you chose to slide the seal into the channel, lubricate the bottom of the seal so that it will glide over the screw heads. Again with the KY you can apply liberal amounts without fear. Andys |
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| jim_hoyland |
Aug 21 2012, 11:14 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Glycerin works great ! Pick up small bottle at almost any drug store.
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| ClayPerrine |
Aug 21 2012, 11:43 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,521 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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I am NOT making a joke here...
Use KY Jelly to lube the seal and track. NO JOKE. It works. |
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| messix |
Aug 21 2012, 12:29 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Aug 21 2012, 10:43 AM) I am NOT making a joke here... Use KY Jelly to lube the seal and track. NO JOKE. It works. used the same to lube tight water ski bindings..... buying the "big tube of lube" with a couple of cases of beer with the guys and seeing the reaction of the check out girl is priceless! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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