joseph p

Before I had my 65 coupe repainted, I took off all the stainless trim. Under it I found alot of "dum-dum" type caulk, even what appeared to be plumber's putty. Since I've owned it all these years, I know the window was never replaced, but now before I put the trim back on for hopefully the last time, I would like to caulk it the right way. Is there a modern product that everybody uses or should I use strip-caulk so that the trim is not stuck in place with a hardening caulk?
Thanks as always.

wombvette

The original stuff was a very sticky tan-grayish putty sort of like plumbers putty. When exposed, that often hardens up.

vettjam

I am presently replacing the windshield in my 65 Conv. From my research most are using 3M 08509 Bedding & Glazing Compound to seal between the windshield weatherstripping and the trim. The Shop Manual says to apply two beads of the sealer on top of the weatherstripping before installing the trim. Also look at the Assembly Manual to see where else the sealer was installed behind the trim.

Good luck.

joseph p

Does Bedding & Glazing Compound harden? As much as the old putty is a pain to use, at least if you have to remove the trim, it remains soft enough to "let go" of the trim and not cause trim or paint problems. If Bedding & Glazing Compound remains soft then the caulking gun application would give it an advantage.
Thanks

ragtopman

Use the 3M 08509(bedding and glazing compound) between the rubber and car, use 3M 08633(flo-grade)between the glass and rubber and if you want to replace that stuff between the car and mouldings, use 3M 08578(strip caulk).

vettjam

FYI, 3M 08633 has been discontinued. Their substitute is 3M 08609 Windo Weld Super Fast Urethane.

vettjam

Both the 3M 08509 and 08578 are non-hardening.

joseph p

I know they don't harden, but they do solidify and stick to the trim and the paint, right? Is that what you mean?
What does anyone on here use?
Thanks for your responses.