Sealing Windshield + Trim Pieces
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Drifting
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From: Richardson Tx.
Sealing Windshield + Trim Pieces
I had the local glass co. install a new one this weekend and stressed to them that I did not want gaps between the center trim and side w/s trim pillars. It looks like there will some anyways so I want to be able to still seal the top center windshield molding and the 2 on the sides from water.
Am I Ok to stuff some strip caulking in the gaps or undereath the moldings so that water can't get to the frame? Or what other options are there?
Am I Ok to stuff some strip caulking in the gaps or undereath the moldings so that water can't get to the frame? Or what other options are there?
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I wouldn't use strip caulk. I'd use some self leveling sealer or windshield sealer that you can get at a body shop supply place. 3M windo-weld I think.
Frank
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Last edited by myoriginal77; Nov 13, 2006 at 11:39 PM.
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Originally Posted by myoriginal77
I wouldn't use strip caulk. I'd use soem self leveling sealer or windshield sealer that you can get at a body shop supply place. 3M windo-weld I think.
Frank
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I filled it all the gaps between the windshield and the frame with roofing cement using a chalulking gun. I really don't think you can seal the molding to the windshield though. The top molding just clips in and the side moldings are held on with just a few sheet metal screws. No much chance of keeping it all from moving.
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Originally Posted by 1tuffref
I filled it all the gaps between the windshield and the frame with roofing cement using a chalulking gun. I really don't think you can seal the molding to the windshield though. The top molding just clips in and the side moldings are held on with just a few sheet metal screws. No much chance of keeping it all from moving.
Yes, the trim should be installed without sealer.
