Trick to getting side window seals into targa top Options

[hydroliftin]

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?

[andys]

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