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windshield trim alternative, anyone tried this idea? |
larryM |
Sep 2 2018, 12:31 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
toying with an idea - looking for an unobtrusive flexy trim to surround the 914 windshield - found these
anyone tried this? Flexline Windshield Auto Glass Universal Molding (on ebay) and this FlexiTrim http://www.creativeextruded.com/flexitrim.php looking for a TEMPORARY way to make my black car's front view more blended with my new glass - more like modern muscle cars (maybe more sinister?) like this - comparison pics below (my car was originally done in all black trim in Germany - it was a "period" euro thing for 914-6s to distinguish them from 4's) (i un-did that back in the early '80s) it's not a $$ issue - i have 2 nice sets of oem bright alu trim, and have NO interest in painting 'em black ( i might decide i don't like the "dark look" - and of course - it's a originality-value proposition for a future buyer) current bright trim look: no-trim "dark look" new glass, no trim in place |
bmtrnavsky |
Sep 2 2018, 01:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I personally like that look... I came to the 914 world from the Volkswagen world and was a big Cal Look guy. Personally I like that clean smooth look and have been thinking about doing it to mine.
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mlindner |
Sep 2 2018, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,530 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I second, black trim or no trim....
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Mikey914 |
Sep 2 2018, 01:39 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
If you want a temporary way. Id have some chrome wrapped in vinyl so it could be removed if you change you mind.
If you want the rubber, the windshield will need to be installed with urethane. Got it here if you need it https://shop.914rubber.com/914-Windshield-C...m?categoryId=-1 Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
bmtrnavsky |
Sep 2 2018, 02:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That looks nice!
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larryM |
Sep 3 2018, 03:59 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
If you want the rubber, Got it here if you need it https://shop.914rubber.com/914-Windshield-C...m?categoryId=-1 yup - know about that -" The windshield itself must be removed to install" - have read about this on many of our threads I just had a new glass installed with oem clips in place - your seal is not an option I am looking for a "T" type seal that can be installed temporarily into the approximately 6-7mm groove twixt glass edge and frame and that has a lip to cover the joint something like this http://www.creativeextruded.com/flexitrim.php OR http://www.crlaurence.com/crlapps/showline...21031&pom=0 guess i'll go to some glass shops & see if any have this stuff in stock - just found a couple Flexitrim sellers in Sac'to |
burton73 |
Sep 5 2018, 03:35 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,555 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Larry,
You have a super nice rare car. It looks very clean and IMHO the bright trim really sets off the car. If you were all black trim that may be something but to have some black and some bright it is a weird group of finishes. You have bright on the hood locks the rear sail, the door locks, the side window trims, the paddles on your wheels, the antenna the windshield spray nozzles. It’s your car but you asked. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
mepstein |
Sep 5 2018, 03:40 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,316 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Larry, You have a super nice rare car. It looks very clean and IMHO the bright trim really sets off the car. If you were all black trim that may be something but to have some black and some bright it is a weird group of finishes. You have bright on the hood locks the rear sail, the door locks, the side window trims, the paddles on your wheels, the antenna the windshield spray nozzles. It’s your car but you asked. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'm doing all black - everything - on my suby car but it's not a factory GT. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
SirAndy |
Sep 5 2018, 03:53 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,681 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Did the black rubber on mine.
Note that i didn't try to bend the seal around the bottom corner, instead, i cut it in those corners. There is no way you can make that bend and have the seal stay flat. So basically the sides and top are one upside down U while the bottom portion is one _ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1181552583.jpg) |
VaccaRabite |
Sep 5 2018, 06:30 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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I did it on mine too. You need to get some Frit paint or you will see the glue holding the windshield in. Zach |
Larmo63 |
Sep 5 2018, 06:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I agree with Bob and Mark.
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Madswede |
Sep 6 2018, 12:33 AM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Joe did the same with mine. But black trim on Phoenix Red looks really nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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Mikey914 |
Sep 6 2018, 07:04 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Mine does actually go under the glass as well as on top, so yes it is different. It will actually seal the windshield in. As far as the seal you show goes it would work if you glue it in. I suspect that you will need to modify the length of the "anchor" portion to allow it to sit flat.
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djway |
Sep 6 2018, 11:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
Mine does actually go under the glass as well as on top, so yes it is different. It will actually seal the windshield in. As far as the seal you show goes it would work if you glue it in. I suspect that you will need to modify the length of the "anchor" portion to allow it to sit flat. To make sure I understand Does the rubber hold the windshield in or does it also need the tape? |
Mikey914 |
Sep 7 2018, 08:30 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
the rubber covers the top of the glass like the pofile posted, and wraps around to the underside to capture the edge of the glass, and allow it to be glued in. Makes it much easier to remove without breaking.
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larryM |
Sep 8 2018, 10:44 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
Larry, You have a super nice rare car. It looks very clean and IMHO the bright trim really sets off the car. If you were all black trim that may be something but to have some black and some bright it is a weird group of finishes. You have bright on the hood locks the rear sail, the door locks, the side window trims, the paddles on your wheels, the antenna the windshield spray nozzles. It’s your car but you asked. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) agreed - & thanks for the compliment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) the operative phrases in my OP were "toying with an idea" & "TEMPORARY" I was exploring a temporary "look" for certain non-porsche car show venues - sort of like my flame decals for Hot August Nights etc (* below) UPDATE i ordered the CRL stuff to try it out - 30-day return if i don't like the fit - (it's why i often buy on amazon even if price is higher) - vendor measured it for me & says it is about 3/8" deep insert spine - about 9.5mm, which should work with minimal trimming - (tho i'll have to notch it around the oem plastic clips) i want to see if it will bend around our corners = the singular test of concept (if it does work, some of y'all will be able to duplicate my experiment for a "budget" trim solution) - no glass shops in area have the CRL universal stuff (.... a day's sojourn to learn) - they all use FlexiTrim products which have wrap-lips .* flames for hotrod venues & cruise-ins (where the rednecks still yell nasties at furrin cars) |
theer |
Jul 28 2021, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 677 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
Reviving an old thread to ask how this worked.
I tried to put my aluminum trim on and snapped four of the brand new plastics clips in a row before I gave up. Windshield is in, so just trying to fill in the gap. Other trim has been painted dark gray, so not worried about matching. @larryM Also, were you able to buy this in smaller than a 100 foot roll? Thanks! Tom |
Root_Werks |
Jul 28 2021, 11:33 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,337 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I always had good luck using etch primer and painting the stock trim some sort of satin or trim black.
I clicked on the 914Rubber link and the product doesn't appear to exist any longer. I did see in person someone used windshield trim from an 80's Camaro. It looked really nice and had enough of a lip to cover the butyl tape over the glass. |
theer |
Jul 28 2021, 02:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 677 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks, Wiley (E. Coyote).
But, I’m looking for ideas for what I can do instead of the original trim, and where I don’t have to remove the windshield. |
Mikey914 |
Jul 28 2021, 03:14 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Black electrical tape
Just tuck and trim Cheap easy and done. Don't like it, easy to reverse. |
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