way back, when i was at camp 914, you told me about the operation to reseal the back glass. well, i tried it today, but i must have used the wrong stuff. i thought you said "goop automotive adhesive/sealant." neat stuff, but way, way too liquid to hold a bead.

so, now i await it to dry so as to pull it out, and try again (to paraphrase yoda, "there is no try. only do-do." yoda had foreseen the mess i would make. part of his jedi powers).

please advise. your description of how it all comes apart was flawless, btw. thanks.

I use the butyl black robe glass sealant. Much easier than any "goop"

Geoff

"butyl black robe glass sealant," got it. available at my FLAPS? hardware store?

Yes it is GOOP Automotive Contact sealant/adhesive, comes in a tube. It sounds like you may have it to warm?? If you can run cold water on the tube before using anymore give it a try.
CCLINCOOLGOOP

I used 3M window schtuff. Really good and easy to use.

Acetone on the painted surface to prep.

Install takes about 10 minutes, pleasant surprise.

FLAPS should carry it.

Geoff

yep, it was pretty warm out when i tried this. i need to get more of whatever i use, as most of the tube is now getting peeled off.

thanks again for all the scoop. i would post pictures of the operation, but thank heaven i don't have a digital camera. if i did, i would be too embarassed to post the pictures.

Red914, You got mail !!!!! AL

1/4" thick "rope" of butyl tape is the stock stuff. Works pretty well, too. Some folks like urethane sealant, I figure the fact that the butyl "gives" a little is a good thing.

--DD

what he ^^^ said ...

works like a charme (sp?),
Andy

You are makin' life harder w/o getting anything in return trying to use a caulk sealant. Urethane has it's advantages, but none that matter installing a back glass on a 914. Butyl on the other hand has many advantages in a vertical installation, and the advantage of being able to allow for the different expansion rates of metal and glass without breaking the seal. If your FLAPS doesn't have it, you local auto glass shop will.

I just picked up a roll of buytl tape yesterday at a glass shop, going to tackle the rear window next week.

al, i got your pm. thanks for the offer. thanks to all for the good input. i should have it back together today , after grocery shopping with the kids, etc., etc.

well, i went with the majority opinion, and stuck in the butyl rope tape. easy, once my mess from yesterday was pulled out. i was actually surprised at the ease with which every thing went back in. no spare parts!

again, thanks to everyone who offered up their two pennies.