Windscreen replacement question, Rubber surround? Options

[DaveO90s4]

Hi all,

I've done a a search for "+windscreen +replacement" but can't see an answer to my question, as follows:-

When I have my cracked windscreen replaced do I need to have new rubber surrounds in which to install it? The windscreen supplier says 'no, it is bonded into place' but I'd really like to be sure.

If I do need rubber surrounds or other related parts while doing the job, any suggested suppliers? I see the inner lower rubber piece looks tired and cracked)

Thanks yet again,

Dave

[Mikey914]

Ye, the rubber needs to be "locked" onto the windshield. There is a small butyl bead internal on the profile to help hold the rubber to the glass, but I would not use the butyl to install as the profile is larger and the urethane sets up to form a much harder seal, helping to lock the rubber and windshield into place. Not to say you couldn't, but I;m thinking it will be much easier and a better installation.

ONLY for the rubber seal that eliminates the need for chrome.