The strip is in a grove that is separate from any groves that make the
windows seal.  You can thus leave the window or windshield without the
plastic fake chrome.  On the other hand, you can get a tool and a roll
of round rubber "cord" that would normally be used for mounting screen
into an aluminum frame and press the rubber "cord" into the groove to
eliminate the appearance of the slot or groove.  Just costs a few
dollars at any hardware store.

--
Sam Walters
Baltimore, MD

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85 Westy Weekender
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