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Apr 24, 2008 | 11:37 AM

Dale96

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Windshield weatherstrips

I just had a new windshield installed in my 96 -Cracked by a rock on the day I bought it and drove it home-The weatherstrip they used does'nt fit correctly and I have a water and wind leak on the drivers side. I'm looking for information on which company has the best weatherstrip on the market . I'd like to do this only one more time ! Thanks

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:59 AM

IGoToXS

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Take it back and make them do it right maybe?

Apr 24, 2008 | 12:02 PM

Z51JEFF

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Apr 24, 2008 | 05:57 PM

Randy93

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Take it back and make them do it right maybe?

But if you have to, I got mine from weatherstripspecial.com and it has been 2 yrs with no problems.

Apr 24, 2008 | 07:25 PM

Dale96

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Windshield weatherstrips

The glass company is willing to put in another weatherstrip-but if they use a poor quality aftermarket I'll be back in the same boat-that's why I was looking for opinions on good quality weatherstripping

Apr 24, 2008 | 08:02 PM

mphy98

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weatherstrip

go with gm, I have tried the others and thrown them away!!! GM may be a few dollars more, but worth the quality and fit!!!!!!!

Apr 25, 2008 | 12:27 AM

larryabbott

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What is the source for the GM weatherstrip? Your local friendly Chevy place? Online? Thanks, Larry

Apr 25, 2008 | 07:30 PM

skybolt31

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You will get many opinions on this, I used Wilxox and it fit perfect. Before I purchased, I did an extensive archive search and found many people had used Wilcox and were happy with it.

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Apr 25, 2008 | 07:43 PM

Mark C5

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go with gm, I have tried the others and thrown them away!!! GM may be a few dollars more, but worth the quality and fit!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by skybolt31

You will get many opinions on this, I used Wilxox and it fit perfect. Before I purchased, I did an extensive archive search and found many people had used Wilcox and were happy with it.

GM is more like 2 to 3 times the cost of quality aftermarket weatherstrip. It does fit well but does not come with a warranty and does not last long in sunny climates.

I also have heard lots of positive comments on Wilcox and they seem to have great customer service. I used weatherstripping from LoneStar MuscleCar and was very pleased with the quality and fit. It also comes with a 15 year warranty.