GAZRNR Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I need some advice on if I should use any sealant on the new rubber front and rear window seal. The glass is out of the car and the window channels are clean & freshly painted. The rubber seal has a slot in it where the seal slides into the tongue end around the window opening around the opening. When I removed the old seal it appeared not to have any sealant in the "grove" with possibly just a very little in the corners & center sections where it met the body of the car. This appeared to be more of a "hold it in place" use of sealant vs a weather sealing situation. Any thoughts?? Also, once I get the rubber seals in place I need to install the glass. When I removed the glass there did not appear to be any sealant in that area either. My plan was to clean the glass, then use some light weight oil in the grove to help work it into place. Is the the correct way to get a leak free windshield & rear window installation? Thanks, Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I've never used any sealant on the glass or weather strip. To install the glass, you need to put the seal on the glass and then install the seal and glass to the body as one piece. Use a small rope or cord in the groove of the seal and pull the rope inside the car. This will pull the lip of the seal into place with the glass still in the seal. It will require lots of soapy water and practice to get it right. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Also if you are using the metal trim, insert them while the window is out, then install the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZRNR Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 Thanks Guys, I would have tried it with the seal on the car and wondered why I couldn't get it done. Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TegRacer324 Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 What happens if you don't put the metal trim in or don't happen to have the metal trim when you're putting them in? Can you get them in afterwards or do you have to take it out again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 You don't have to use the trim. It can be put in after the glass is in place. It requires lots of soapy water and a hot day helps. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TegRacer324 Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Alright thanks I have the front and rear and just got the weatherstripping kit today. I just want to get them in so I don't have to keep a tarp on it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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