The all black trim is fine....I bought mine from Bus Depot to replace the plastic chrome trimmed version which I really did not like.
I could be wrong, but I think most of the later model year vans had the all-black trim.
Cheers, Anthony'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)

--- On Mon, 3/22/10, Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

From: Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: windshield replacement
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:58 PM

I have a perfect ppg windshield in my 84 westy that I got for $20 at a
swap meet-had it professionally installed in the driveway of my office
for $50.���It took about 15 minutes to do the whole schebang.� It has
been in for 3-4 years now & no problems.� It has a tint at the top
4-6" which is actually nicer than the og windshield which got a crack
from a rock . The chrome trimmed molding was reused, & no leaks that I
can see.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ

On Mar 22, 2010, at 10:38 AM, Josie Lamb Williams wrote:

> I need to have my windshield replaced on my 84 westy, the local
> windshield
> shop referred by my insurance co. has found an aftermarket
> windshield by PPG
> (Pittsburg Plate Glass).���I've been told to be VERY careful about
> aftermarket windshields. Also they will be using an all black
> molding rather
> than the chrome trimmed original on her now,� Any comments on
> replacement
> welcome including tips so they don't "F" it up and will it devalue
> my westy
> (or leak)� if I don't use original VW stamped window and/or original
> trim OR
> does anyone near Lexington Ky have one for sale?� THANKS MUCH!!
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