Window weatherstripping issue
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1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Bandera, TX
Window weatherstripping issue
I recently had my 78 vette repainted. I purchased a replacement EPDM weatherstripping kit from Ecklers that the paint shop installed after painting. With the doors closed the power windows on both sides will not completely close. The shop has tried several fixes but the windows stop about 1/2 inch from the top. With the doors open the windows go up fine and seal completely when the doors are closed. I can open the windows ok but closing is an issue. With the rear seal removed the windows will go up and down with out an issue. The shop owner feels the epdm on the rear seal is too hard causing the window to bind up and stop. Has anyone experienced this type of problem?
Racer
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
I recently had my 78 vette repainted. I purchased a replacement EPDM weatherstripping kit from Ecklers that the paint shop installed after painting. With the doors closed the power windows on both sides will not completely close. The shop has tried several fixes but the windows stop about 1/2 inch from the top. With the doors open the windows go up fine and seal completely when the doors are closed. I can open the windows ok but closing is an issue. With the rear seal removed the windows will go up and down with out an issue. The shop owner feels the epdm on the rear seal is too hard causing the window to bind up and stop. Has anyone experienced this type of problem?
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2018
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From: England AR
mine is the same way, and im using the CRC seals which are great, honestly I think the biggest restriction is the dew wipe seal and inner door window seal which fit very snugly against the glass
hoping the last several months have relaxed the seals or dust from use will get into the pores and make it slide easier
hoping the last several months have relaxed the seals or dust from use will get into the pores and make it slide easier
Last edited by naramlee; Apr 7, 2019 at 04:58 PM.
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Forgetaboutit!
I know that Willcox has a 'how-to' but I spent enough hours inside the doors so I'll do like everyone else and open the door, roll it up the last little bit and close the door.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2018
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From: England AR
so much for trying to fix something that *wasn't broke*
Last edited by naramlee; Apr 7, 2019 at 05:36 PM.
