Windshield trim reinstallation
#1
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Windshield trim reinstallation
I got a Sirius satellite radio setup for the Bonnie. Earlier tonight I "permanently" installed the antenna wire. Doing so required that pop out the trim around the windshield so I could lay the wire in the channel. Unfortunately, the trim won't reseat as nicely as it originally was. I put some weatherstripping adhesive in the channel and pushed it down as hard as I could and it still kept springing back up. So, I put in a little more adhesive and used duct tape to hold it down. When it dries I'll remove it. But, I don't think this is the permenant answer. I think the wind will catch it rip it back off.
So....what'* the correct way to fix this??
So....what'* the correct way to fix this??
#2
if you mean the molding that goes along the top of the winsheild...
the right ways would have been, remove windsheild, put NEW molding on the top edge, reinstall windsheild.
sucks, i know :?
like in this pic
the right ways would have been, remove windsheild, put NEW molding on the top edge, reinstall windsheild.
sucks, i know :?
like in this pic
#3
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New molding? That doesn't sound right. :?
When you get a windshield replaced they reuse the old molding.
I was thinking more about this, and what I'll likely end up doing is cutting away the old adhesive behind the trim, then reseat the trim. This will ensure a good fit, but I have to be careful to not cut the sealant under the windshield because that'* the adhesive that keeps the water from leaking into the car!
When you get a windshield replaced they reuse the old molding.
I was thinking more about this, and what I'll likely end up doing is cutting away the old adhesive behind the trim, then reseat the trim. This will ensure a good fit, but I have to be careful to not cut the sealant under the windshield because that'* the adhesive that keeps the water from leaking into the car!
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Peter has got it right.
For a fix I cut off some of the trim peice and glued it in, Othewise you'll never get it right. I tried every kind of silicone and glue I could think of. The trim peice is L shaped and goes behind the windsheild.
For a fix I cut off some of the trim peice and glued it in, Othewise you'll never get it right. I tried every kind of silicone and glue I could think of. The trim peice is L shaped and goes behind the windsheild.
#5
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You really need NEW molding? That seems ridiculous!! They reused my old molding when I got the windshield replaced last summer.
I can see needing to have it slip under the windshield, however.
I can see needing to have it slip under the windshield, however.
#9
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Crap. UGH
Why do I get myself into these predicaments????
Before I actually call the guy, I'll see if I can work something else out. This makes me mad at myself.
Why do I get myself into these predicaments????
Before I actually call the guy, I'll see if I can work something else out. This makes me mad at myself.