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Subject:Re: [window strips]
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:04:42 -0400

The only thing i remember from high school health class it that
vaseline breaks down rubber.

Jeff
Winnipeg, Canada

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>how about vaseline on the rubber, I removemed mine last night
>and it looks way better than the rust that was on before, whats
a bit(h
>removing the old trim, it kept breaking up and to top if off
the people
>that painted the car did a little over spray on the rear trim,,
:(
>bone heads!!
>
>ohh I've picked up about 2mph after this was removed..
performace inhance=
>r
>sweet.. hehe
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>Brian Cochran <rangerbrian@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
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><P>they're a tremendous PITA to install, so much that I haven't
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>to and gave up.  The new chrome strip is still in my parts
compartment.  =
>I
>tried using heat, water, soap and pliers, but after sliding it
in about
>12-14 inches, the friction was too much!  any ideas for a quick
install,
>and I will do it, otherwise, I have enough going on with the
van.</P>
><P>Brian Cochran</P>
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