what is the window screen door stuff that we can use to replace the strips,
brand name?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marshall" <mjruskin@SHAW.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!

> FWIW:
>
> The glass repair shops say, and I believe them, that the trim is required
to
> properly lock the seal - (with this type of seal - that is).
>
> Be careful when accepting the advice of listees who have suggested "just
rip
> it out". The trim is there for a reason, and decoration isn't the main
> reason it's there.
>
> It is there because without it, the seal is ineffective.
>
> Now, people have successfully used a type of beading that is used to seal
> the windows on screen doors - and it's CHEAP and ATTRACTIVE.
>
> Marshall Ruskin,
>
> 84 Westy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Watts" <MVAone@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 04:31 PM
> Subject: Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
>
>
> > Chris,
> >
> > I yanked mine out and I experienced leaks in the front window in rain. I
> did
> > get some of that black window caulk and put that under the lip of the
seal
> > and that stopped the leaks. I think the stuff cost $5 so still much
better
> > than the $300. I would spend the $230 for a new propane tank. They can
> rust
> > out from the inside so even if it looks good on the outside...
> >
> > YMMV etc.
> > Mark