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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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Default 77 Rear Window installation...HELP please

I removed the window when I took the car to get painted. I tried installing it myself. I'm doing just about everything else myself. Why not this too? I was completely unsatisfied with the installation. Looked like crap to me.

Does anyone have any tips on installation? I used the black 5/16" 3M window sealant from O'Reilly. Was that the wrong stuff? Too big maybe. I have the AIM and it shows 1/8" but I figured that was compressed. I'm sure there is a technique I am missing.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Scrape the thick stuff off and use this:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-08625-Window-Weld-Ribbon-Sealer/dp/B002NETNL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339765458&sr=8-1

3M 08625 Window-Weld 1/8" x 1/4" x 30' Round Ribbon Sealer Roll

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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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I just did this job on my 75 last summer and I used:

AUTOZONE #NICSOND WindowLock Ribbon Seal #NRS-150 (3/8"x3/8")

and

AUTOZONE #PERMATX HIGH TACK Gasket Sealant #80062 (used as primer)

I tried using thinner stuff but it would not seal.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Thanks for the input guys.
Robb, I ordered the stuff you showed me. I also found a great step by step with pics at this link.

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/body...ip-repair.html

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