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Improper installation is the cause. The repair is to remove it and do it right. The vertical and horizontal above the windshield slip into the corner to hold it all together. The tabs on the corner piece are bent out. If they didn't glue it on, and you are able to get it off without damaging it, check the clips and remove any extra glue and start over.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong on the below statement..
I think there should be a bracket on the backside of that corner piece, that has a bolt that goes into the interior corner and takes a nut to pull it in... means you'll have to take the interior trim off to access it...
There is a half moon clip that should be attached to the inside curve of the windshield opening. The corner molding slips over the horizontal molding and the vertical one as well. Then the corner clips onto the half moon retainer . Easier said than done!!
Windshield rubber is in the way……. Sorry
I have that same job to do in March, but customer needs new glass and paint so I plan to paint the w/s opening, install new clips, then glass, then install moldings, then paint the car. Can’t wait ( that’s a lie!)
Windshield rubber is in the way……. Sorry
I have that same job to do in March, but customer needs new glass and paint so I plan to paint the w/s opening, install new clips, then glass, then install moldings, then paint the car. Can’t wait ( that’s a lie!)
Why would you install glass before painting the whole car. You are either going to get paint on the rubber or be able to see a masking line.
Could a person trim off some of the rubber molding around each clip, remove the screws and put in new clips, apply silicone over each cut, then apply new window molding trim to hide the patchwork? I’ve been told removing a perfectly good windshield results in breaking 2 out of 3 times. Then I’m looking at a new windshield just to make the trim look good. Trying to think this all through.
Last edited by SNKBITE65; Dec 8, 2022 at 02:53 PM.
Could a person trim off some of the rubber molding around each clip, remove the screws and put in new clips, apply silicone over each cut, then apply new window molding trim to hide the patchwork? I’ve been told removing a perfectly good windshield results in breaking 2 out of 3 times. Then I’m looking at a new windshield just to make the trim look good. Trying to think this all through.
Even if you cut around the clip I still think the glass is to close to get at the screws but not really sure. I cant tell with my trim on. I took my window out didn't hurt a thing. Now getting the trim off without F-ing it up now that's tough. You can always try to cut the rubber away worse case you have to remove the glass
Why would you install glass before painting the whole car. You are either going to get paint on the rubber or be able to see a masking line.
IF I get overspray on the glass it will come off.. IF I get paint on the molding or rubber I can get that off, too.
If I scratch or chip the new paint while trying to put these moldings on then I gotta go back and start painting stuff again. I’ll take my chances on the first scenario.
To remove glass, cut the rubber. 100% no breakage. Costs you new weatherstrip. The advantage to painting with glass out is you clean the pinchweld to get adhesion so the edge doesn’t lift later on.
Windshield rubber is in the way……. Sorry
I have that same job to do in March, but customer needs new glass and paint so I plan to paint the w/s opening, install new clips, then glass, then install moldings, then paint the car. Can’t wait ( that’s a lie!)
A long time ago I was talking to a fellow that restores antique cars and he told me that is exactly how he does it. Cut in the area with paint, install the glass and trim and finish painting the car.
