Yup.  The OEM seal is much better than the aftermarket one.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: windshield replacement

> re the rubber seal.
> I prefer the look of the plane rubber seal myself, over the chrome trim
> version, fwiw.
>
> for OE type windshield seals, you might try OVVeedubparts.com .
> http://www.oeveedub.com/
>
> I saw some vanagon original equipment windshield seals on there about a
> year
> ago ..
> was tempted to get one or two just to have in stock.
>
> I like tint at the top of the windsheild myself.  Seems to work out just
> fine.
>
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 2:26 PM
> Subject: Re: windshield replacement
>
>
>> When I had my windshield replaced, I got a PPG windshield and without my
>> saying one way or another the glass dealer ordered one with the tinted
>> strip at the top. He cut a deal to get it moved without sending it back
>> to the wholesaler, but offered to take it back if I absolutely couldn't
>> live with it. It was installed with a new rubber seal. In a day I knew I
>> could not live with that tint at the top. I went back and true to his
>> word, the dealer pulled it out and installed a plain one - no tint. He
>> treated me fair - and he gets the next two vans because of it.
>>
>> When you install yours - be sure that there is a high quality sealer
>> used to seal the rubber to the body and the glass to the seal.
>>
>> John Rodgers
>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>> Chelsea, AL
>> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>>
>>
>>
>> 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!!
>>> --
>>> Mayapple Creations
>>> Unique Earth-Friendly Jewelry by Josie Lamb Williams
>>> phone: (859) 373-1315
>>> fax: (888) 317-6368
>>> www.mayapplecreations.com
>>>
>>>
>>>

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