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Subject:Re: chrome window moulding
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:38:26 -0500

Robert Cardo wrote:

><<  Can anybody help me out. I've been trying to replace the chrome
>mldg. around the windshield. In one hour i got 6 inches in and my
>fingers are killing me. Is their an easier way or am i destine to hours
>of pain.>>
>
>Your finger's alone aren't going to get the job done Bob,
>
>Take a trip to any body shop supply house and pick up a KD window
>moulding tool.
>(Some FLAPS have this tool also, check any local NAPA)
>
>
>Spray the rubber with a load of WD-40 and using the tool, the moulding
>will slip right in place----in minutes.
>
>Your finger's will thank you.
>
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>
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Works like a champ.

And if you don't want to go back in with more chrome moulding but want
the security of locking the window into place and tightening the seal on
the glass,  get some rubber/neoprene window screen moulding from the
hardware store - comes in two or three colors and sizes - and get a
window screen moulding tool, spray the heck out of the groove in the
window seal with WD 40 and roll the moulding into the groove using the
screen moulding tool.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver