Factory assembly or someone’s attempt at weather exclusion?, Found this material holding the trim on the windshield rearward seals |
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Factory assembly or someone’s attempt at weather exclusion?, Found this material holding the trim on the windshield rearward seals |
mgphoto |
Nov 13 2019, 05:57 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
I removed the weatherstripping for the windshield rearward seal, (between the doors and windshield), I found a black silicone sealant material between the trim and the windshield frame. I found the same material holding the windshield surround trim in place. I know this is not a typical factory installation.
I am restoring the windshield and surround, so my question is “did the factory use a sealant on the trim between the windows and windshield?” See images below. Thanks Mike |
dlee6204 |
Nov 13 2019, 06:06 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
You sure it’s a silicone product? The factory did use a black sealant but it was more of a butyl type product.
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rgalla9146 |
Nov 13 2019, 06:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,538 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
You sure it’s a silicone product? The factory did use a black sealant but it was more of a butyl type product. :agree The alloy / trim seal holders will be difficult to remove because the butyl between them and the body is very stuborn. Often the trim is bent in the process. If there was no sealant there water would have a direct path inward. |
Chris914n6 |
Nov 13 2019, 09:16 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,287 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Butyl tape like the windshield/rear glass and factory.
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mgphoto |
Nov 14 2019, 09:39 AM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks Butyl tape, got it.
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Mikey914 |
Nov 14 2019, 10:23 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Yep they put strips of it behind the trim. Did the same thing on the roll bar pieces too.
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