Butyl cord, 1/4" or 9.5mm Options

[HansJan]

Hello Y'all,


Already purchased the Butyl tape, from 914 rubber.
Now I am reading in "Tech Tips 700" (tip 468) to use 1/4" (approx. 6mm) only.
Reason being is that a thicker kit will make the windshield sit too high and the chrome impossible to fit.

Does any one here have this experience with the 9.5mm butyl-cord sold by 914Rubber?
Would hate to go through all this hassle to find a problem like this.

In case it makes a difference, I have ordered the Sekurit branded Windshield from Prosource.

Thanks in advance (because I know one of you will advise).

[raynekat]

This is the butyl primer I used.
It's one of the best, so not inexpensive (+$20 for a can).
But I didn't want any issues with the butyl tape adhering to either the pinch weld area or the windshield itself.
This primer insures maximum stickum on both.



I got my mirror patch on Ebay, but many folks sell them.
The one I have has a red side (that peals off).
This is the side that goes to the glass.
I got a good result in putting the patch on the windshield first, then putting the mirror base on next.

[Shadowfax]

This is the butyl primer I used.
It's one of the best, so not inexpensive (+$20 for a can).
But I didn't want any issues with the butyl tape adhering to either the pinch weld area or the windshield itself.
This primer ensures maximum stickum on both.

This is what I have too. @HansJan - if you can wait a few days, you can have the rest of my primer, just pay shipping.