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> rear window installation, is everyone still using butyl? or is there something better
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post Mar 28 2016, 09:44 AM
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I need to pull my rear window to seal up an air whistle on the highway....
I realize it may be partially due to the targa top seal also

is everyone still using butyl rubber?
is there a better way?

I thought about commercial windshield poly glue, and also thought about how impossible future removal could become...

what experiences have others had?
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post Mar 28 2016, 09:57 AM
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I have done many rear windows and I found that with just Butyl the window can slip down and loose its stick. I add a small amount of black calking along the top edge of the bottom Butyl and haven't had one come loose since.
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post Mar 28 2016, 10:57 AM
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I used butyl from NAPA and it is solid. There are two small rubber strips that the window sits on to prevent it from sagging down. Be patient, once that butyl sticks it sticks hard.
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post Mar 28 2016, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(pete000 @ Mar 28 2016, 12:57 PM) *

I used butyl from NAPA and it is solid. There are two small rubber strips that the window sits on to prevent it from sagging down. Be patient, once that butyl sticks it sticks hard.



YUP! dont forget the rubber strips! I just did this, bought all the parts for front and rear from AutoAtlanta. no problems
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post Mar 28 2016, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(jkonzelman @ Mar 28 2016, 10:26 AM) *

QUOTE(pete000 @ Mar 28 2016, 12:57 PM) *

I used butyl from NAPA and it is solid. There are two small rubber strips that the window sits on to prevent it from sagging down. Be patient, once that butyl sticks it sticks hard.



YUP! dont forget the rubber strips! I just did this, bought all the parts for front and rear from AutoAtlanta. no problems


Thats what Lennies914 said a few years ago when I told him my method. I went by the other day and he said it had come loose! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Mar 28 2016, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Mar 28 2016, 10:34 AM) *

QUOTE(jkonzelman @ Mar 28 2016, 10:26 AM) *

QUOTE(pete000 @ Mar 28 2016, 12:57 PM) *

I used butyl from NAPA and it is solid. There are two small rubber strips that the window sits on to prevent it from sagging down. Be patient, once that butyl sticks it sticks hard.



YUP! dont forget the rubber strips! I just did this, bought all the parts for front and rear from AutoAtlanta. no problems


Thats what Lennies914 said a few years ago when I told him my method. I went by the other day and he said it had come loose! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

have the strips and butyl in stock
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http://shop.914rubber.com/searchquick-subm...?keywords=butyl

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http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Windshield-s...ck-914-WSSB.htm

The real key is making sure both surfaces are clean.
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post Mar 28 2016, 04:26 PM
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Are the setting blocks for the windshield the same as for the rear glass?
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post Mar 28 2016, 04:37 PM
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Brant...

I've used both butyl and 3M product...both work fine

3M 051135-08609 Window-Weld 08609 Black Super Fast Urethane - 10.5 oz Cartridge

Used it many times on race and street 914s...not any harder to remove than butyl
apply with a caulking gun
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post Mar 28 2016, 05:03 PM
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Make sure the butyl tape is kept in a warm location before install, it will make fitment easier.

I also went for a new lower seal between the window and the engine cover --914 Rubber has everything you need to do this right.

Don't forget to start by cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning -- prep is key here.
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post Mar 28 2016, 05:41 PM
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Are the setting blocks for the windshield the same as for the rear glass?

Yes they are
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post Mar 28 2016, 05:56 PM
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Mark.

I screwed up
Ordered the butyl from you today
Didn't realize the windshield blocks were the same as the rear glass blocks.

Any chance you can stop my order and add the blocks into the same shipment?
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post Mar 28 2016, 06:32 PM
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Good news you ordered at a little after our fedex pick up today.We can get them included. Just place the order through the site and we will refund the shipping.
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post Mar 28 2016, 07:00 PM
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Good reminder. Just ordered. I wanted to get this done before Hershey
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post Mar 28 2016, 07:10 PM
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Good news you ordered at a little after our fedex pick up today.We can get them included. Just place the order through the site and we will refund the shipping.
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Ordered.
And thankyou!

Was one enough or should I have ordered 2?
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post Mar 28 2016, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Mar 28 2016, 09:10 PM) *

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 28 2016, 06:32 PM) *

Good news you ordered at a little after our fedex pick up today.We can get them included. Just place the order through the site and we will refund the shipping.
Mark



Ordered.
And thankyou!

Was one enough or should I have ordered 2?

Setting blocks? Two! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Mar 28 2016, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 28 2016, 04:32 PM) *

Good news you ordered at a little after our fedex pick up today.We can get them included. Just place the order through the site and we will refund the shipping.
Mark



All I have to say is....

WOW...YOU JUST DON'T GET ANY BETTER SERVICE THAN THIS!

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post Mar 28 2016, 07:30 PM
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Crap crap crap

I only ordered one

Crap that was stupid of me
I'm m ordering a second now
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post Mar 28 2016, 08:52 PM
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And to finish it off, add the electrical tape all around the window edge from inside, before putting back in the interior.
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post Mar 28 2016, 09:09 PM
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I had no idea there were setting blocks on the rear window.
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post Mar 29 2016, 07:00 AM
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QUOTE(pete000 @ Mar 28 2016, 08:57 AM) *

I used butyl from NAPA and it is solid. There are two small rubber strips that the window sits on to prevent it from sagging down. Be patient, once that butyl sticks it sticks hard.

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The butyl works just fine and it is really easy in my opinion. The guy at NAPA said that in his years at body shop it was important to go with the original since in some cases (most now) the glass is part of the roll protection, and is engineered.
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