Windshield Frame Seal, Anyone put a new one in lately? |
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Windshield Frame Seal, Anyone put a new one in lately? |
tyler |
Feb 16 2007, 03:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
I'm trying to put in my $1200 seal which I got on Ebay awhile ago, thankfully for $180 but still I'm a nervous wreck working on it considering it's value. It's a real bear to get in. First I had to spread the seam along it at the top of the windshield to get it to snap in. Now I can't get the side pieces to fit down into the trim strip, especially at the top where it makes the sharp bend. I've even been trying to slide the side pieces in the trim off the car and maybe spread it to get the screws in afterwards but that's not going well.
I doubt if anyone's put in a new one lately, but is so can you offer any tips? Attached image(s) |
Michael N |
Feb 17 2007, 06:36 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
I actually used KY Jelly to install some seals on my car. Windshield, rear targa bar and window squeegee. The key is that it is water-soluble and non-greasy. It did not hurt the paint etc.
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tyler |
Feb 18 2007, 10:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
Finally got it - all day job. All your tips were usefull. I think the real key was cleaning the trim slot to perfection, deburring tool & sanding. After that it wasn't too bad.
Now how do I chain it to my garage so it doesn't get stolen? Attached image(s) |
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