Thanks!

I ordered the new seal from Bus Depot, just had a new windshield installed
(that's when I noticed the rust) so I'm hoping not to break it when I remove
it.  I'm probably going to just slice the old gasket off which should make it
easier to remove the windshield w/o breaking it!

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David /NJ
85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix"
90 Fox
http://home.comcast.net/~maurio11/
> --- David Maurio <maurio11@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> > This weekend I plan on replacing my windshield seal,
> > while it's out I'd like
> > to tackle the rust bubble that's starting to appear
> > underneath it.  Any
> > suggestions, tips, pointers or product plugs?
>
> I'm doing this right now with the side & rear windows.
>  There is a lot in the archives re R&Ring van windows.
>
>
> I started by taking widows out of jukers (for
> practice)  .  I go around the outside and inside of
> the rubber molding with a plastic screwdriver type
> thing to break the seal, and then for the windshield
> I sit in the passengers seat and put my feet on the
> corner of the windshield and push with progressively
> more pressure, and maybe have someone tug at the
> inside corner seal to peel away the rubber up and over
> the steel as I push.  I've never broken a window.  Be
> sure to have a person on the outside to 'catch' the
> window just in case you have strong legs.
>
> Re replacing the glass:  at first I did not understand
> the string idea/trick, but after putting one window
> in, I now understand that trick.  I use silicon spray
> to lubricate the rubber prior to re-installing.  When
> re-installed I also then go around the top and sides
> of the seal - as deeply as I can - with some sealant
> to keep water out.  If you have a few extra bucks, now
> is a good time to order new rubber.  If you have the
> plastic cosmetic insert in the seal, I (for no real
> reason) take this out prior to removing the window and
> I spray paint it and replace this prior to
> re-installation, otherwise it is very hard to get it
> back in properly.
>
> Re rust, I was lucky to get at the rust prior to it
> going all the way through the metal.  I grind off the
> paint (with a rotary wire brush on a drill) around the
> rust spot back to good metal, I use liquid
> rust-converter stuff (and follow the directions) to
> get at the rust, then primer and finally paint - 2
> coats each.
>
> Having done one window, the rest are easier.  If I can
> help more, let me know.  I can send some pictures.
> Malcolm
>
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