Replacing windshield rubber
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Drifting
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Replacing windshield rubber
Replacing my cracked windshield, there's a rubber weatherstrip that runs along the edge of the dashboard where it meets the glass. Mine is weathered and cracked, so I wanted to replace it while I had the opportunity.
This stuff looks like something that came off of a roll - has the remains of two-sided tape on the back. Can't find anything about it in my service manuals. Anyone have an idea what to use to replace it?
This stuff looks like something that came off of a roll - has the remains of two-sided tape on the back. Can't find anything about it in my service manuals. Anyone have an idea what to use to replace it?
Le Mans Master
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From: CLT, North Carolina
Someone had a similar question concerning windshield replacement recently which I replied to in detail mentioning certain special tools needed to do the job. One of the ZR-1 guys chimed in and corrected me stating he just pushes a machete down between the dash and the windshield and cuts the bead loose along the bottom of the glass. Who's going to argue with a former king of the hill?
Le Mans Master
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From: Merritt Island, FL
The correct material is NLA from GM. It does have its own PN but I couldn't find any remaining when I had the windshield replaced in my ZR-1 a few years ago. I think the installer just left it out and it looked fine.
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Drifting
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Thanks, going to check with the dealership tomorrow and figure out what to do from there.
