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| hydroliftin |
 Aug 20 2012, 01:20 PM
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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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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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hydroliftin Trick to getting side window seals into targa top Aug 20 2012, 01:20 PM
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Otherwise, put one side in the channel and use a... Aug 20 2012, 04:59 PM
solex As Ron has said make sure there are no dimples in ... Aug 20 2012, 03:16 PM luskesq Ditto on use of a tool and the stacking. I've... Aug 20 2012, 05:11 PM toadman As far as using a tool, I have replaced several r... Aug 20 2012, 05:57 PM shelby/914 We just did a set and used silicone on both sides ... Aug 21 2012, 10:22 AM JawjaPorsche After paying a king's ransom for my OEM targa ... Aug 21 2012, 10:33 AM andys Durring my now final assembly of my conversion car... Aug 21 2012, 11:10 AM jim_hoyland Glycerin works great ! Pick up small bottle at... Aug 21 2012, 11:14 AM ClayPerrine I am NOT making a joke here...
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