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Front Windshield Weatherstripping?
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Jason, I had my windshield replaced and it leaked. It cost me 750 bucks and they tried to fix the leak and they were not successful. I asked them if they did vettes and they said yes. I had another shop look at it and they said the window was installed incorrectly. I called the shop and they said they would refund my money. The windshield need replacement
and installed correctly. I would have a pro install it. Water gets into everything. Thats my two cents. Later Ernie
and installed correctly. I would have a pro install it. Water gets into everything. Thats my two cents. Later Ernie
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You have a convertible so I wouldn't reccomend this as a 'do-it-yourself' project. That seal starts on the left side and goes along the top and then down the right side. The problem is you have to have special windshield heat glue for the top part.
The only way I see it possible would be if you had a friend who is a windshield installer so he could hook you up on the glue. That seal is expensive and if you screw up on the top part you have to toss it and start over.
The only way I see it possible would be if you had a friend who is a windshield installer so he could hook you up on the glue. That seal is expensive and if you screw up on the top part you have to toss it and start over.
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You have a convertible so I wouldn't reccomend this as a 'do-it-yourself' project. That seal starts on the left side and goes along the top and then down the right side. The problem is you have to have special windshield heat glue for the top part.
The only way I see it possible would be if you had a friend who is a windshield installer so he could hook you up on the glue. That seal is expensive and if you screw up on the top part you have to toss it and start over.
The only way I see it possible would be if you had a friend who is a windshield installer so he could hook you up on the glue. That seal is expensive and if you screw up on the top part you have to toss it and start over.
Actually, I do not have a convertible. I have a targa top. My brother and I replaced the back part of the weather-stripping (back part of the targa top). It does not fit all that well, but it does not leak.
I was lucky enough to find someone on the board selling one at an awesome price and it is in awesome condition. Guess I should be on the safe side and get a pro to do it.
Thanks for the tips everyone!
Jason
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Burning Brakes
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Jason, I had my windshield replaced and it leaked. It cost me 750 bucks and they tried to fix the leak and they were not successful. I asked them if they did vettes and they said yes. I had another shop look at it and they said the window was installed incorrectly. I called the shop and they said they would refund my money. The windshield need replacement and installed correctly. I would have a pro install it. Water gets into everything. Thats my two cents. Later Ernie
and installed correctly. I would have a pro install it. Water gets into everything. Thats my two cents. Later ErnieHey Ernie,
I got your PM. I sent you my cell number if your going to be in the area. I get home from work about 3:45 or so. I plan on washing my car, it's really dirty. Give me a call if you want to check out the tires.
later,
Jason
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I just watched them do my vert when they replaced the windshield. I'd make sure it was a new GM weatherstrip. The upper A pillar corners and lower ends have a peel-n-stick. Most of the work is using an awl and tucking the lip in once you have it in position. Get to the corners peel and stick the work down to the lower ends, there are several screws on each side that hold into position as well. The lower ends have another push pin if I remember. It's not nearly as difficult as doing a C4 A or B pillar weatherstrip. Don't scrap the old material out with a sharp or metal object and work so as to not scrape the retainer. If you do, there is a GM primer that is applied to keep it from corroding. A blunt plastic tool works good to remove the old material if any stays on after removal.