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Old August 25th 13, 06:06 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
John[_28_]
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Default Windscreen rubber trim

Going to replace the windcreen rubber on the squareback. Don,t have any
problems with the process having done quite a few other windows before.
Except, for the soft aluminium trim. Anyone know whether I should fit the
trim last, after window has been refitted or fit rubber to window,then the
trim, and then install window,rubber and trim together?. So darn soft I dont
wont to end up with dents all over it. All hints appreciated.
Cheers
John


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Old August 25th 13, 09:18 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
AllanW
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Default Windscreen rubber trim

On Sunday, August 25, 2013 5:06:14 PM UTC+12, John wrote:
> Going to replace the windcreen rubber on the squareback. Don,t have any
>
> problems with the process having done quite a few other windows before.
>
> Except, for the soft aluminium trim. Anyone know whether I should fit the
>
> trim last, after window has been refitted or fit rubber to window,then the
>
> trim, and then install window,rubber and trim together?. So darn soft I dont
>
> wont to end up with dents all over it. All hints appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> John


I haven't done it, but I understand the trim must be in the rubber before fitting - it won't fit afterwards.

Good luck!
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Old August 25th 13, 07:15 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Jan Andersson[_4_]
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Default Windscreen rubber trim

On 8/25/2013 4:18 AM, AllanW wrote:
> On Sunday, August 25, 2013 5:06:14 PM UTC+12, John wrote:
>> Going to replace the windcreen rubber on the squareback. Don,t have any
>>
>> problems with the process having done quite a few other windows before.
>>
>> Except, for the soft aluminium trim. Anyone know whether I should fit the
>>
>> trim last, after window has been refitted or fit rubber to window,then the
>>
>> trim, and then install window,rubber and trim together?. So darn soft I dont
>>
>> wont to end up with dents all over it. All hints appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> John

>
> I haven't done it, but I understand the trim must be in the rubber before fitting - it won't fit afterwards.
>
> Good luck!


Correct. Rubber around glass first, then trim in the groove in the
rubber, then the whole deal in the car.
Use soapy water for lubrication.
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Old October 5th 13, 04:43 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Shoe-Chucker 2
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Default Windscreen rubber trim

In article >,
Jan Andersson > wrote:

> On 8/25/2013 4:18 AM, AllanW wrote:
> > On Sunday, August 25, 2013 5:06:14 PM UTC+12, John wrote:
> >> Going to replace the windcreen rubber on the squareback. Don,t have any
> >>
> >> problems with the process having done quite a few other windows before.
> >>
> >> Except, for the soft aluminium trim. Anyone know whether I should fit the
> >>
> >> trim last, after window has been refitted or fit rubber to window,then the
> >>
> >> trim, and then install window,rubber and trim together?. So darn soft I
> >> dont
> >>
> >> wont to end up with dents all over it. All hints appreciated.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >>
> >> John

> >
> > I haven't done it, but I understand the trim must be in the rubber before
> > fitting - it won't fit afterwards.
> >
> > Good luck!

>
> Correct. Rubber around glass first, then trim in the groove in the
> rubber, then the whole deal in the car.
> Use soapy water for lubrication.


I've heard silicon oil degrades the rubber. Like Rain-X
any input?
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