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| F4i |
 Jan 21 2004, 05:23 PM
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914 DOG!  Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460   |
Hi I want to install my front and rear windshield. What is the best way to do this? I am having a difficult
time finding butyl tape because it has been "outlawed" here. I am worried about using urethane because it could allow stress on the glass.I am not sure why it is illegal to use here. I did everything but break the sucker to get it out. I think I would prefer the tape if I could buy it from someone in the US. Is using the tape going to cause the window to fly out? If someone has knowledge about this please speak up. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| F4i |
Jan 21 2004, 10:52 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
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Thoughts? DIY eurathane a good idea? Suppliers? Anybody care for a mint? |
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| Malmz |
Jan 21 2004, 10:56 PM
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CSOBOSC founding member Group: Benefactors Posts: 489 Joined: 22-April 03 From: So. Cal Member No.: 602 |
I say get and use the butyl tape, that is what is was designed for.
I don't know if any of the regular P-car suppliers sell it or not. I know we have it here at the glass shops. I can't do it until next week, but if you can't find anybody before then I can buy some and ship it to you. sm |
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| F4i |
Jan 21 2004, 11:03 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
Thanks you get a mint.
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| Slowpoke |
Jan 21 2004, 11:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 768 |
Please explain "stress on glass". I think urethane is easier to work with and seals great. It allows you to get the window perfectly placed (depth wise) for a good molding fit. At least this has been my experience. The tape is only good if it is fresh, it's hard to find, since no one uses it much any more. Now, it does make the window harder to get out later.
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| F4i |
Jan 21 2004, 11:36 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
"The rear window safety glass is bonded with its weather-strip to the frame. This method provides for
good sealing and eliminates any stress to the glass" This is from the factory manual. Dave D from the bird had mentioned something about urethane possibly creating too rigid a bond. I am definitely looking for experiences and opinions here. I think the tape would be easiest to work with however I am up for a DIY urethane. There seems to be a few variables that effect the urethane, temp humid etc. |
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| McMark |
Jan 22 2004, 12:54 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
This is one of those situations where people have ideas, but nobody knows. Use either one. It will probably be fine. If it's not, let us know.
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| F4i |
Jan 22 2004, 12:35 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
Hi I found 5/16" round butyl tape locally. I will give it a try. Thanks for the help.
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