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Subject:Sealing Windshield?... [Was: thank you vanagon community!]
From:Roland
Date:Wed, 6 Apr 2011 13:24:58 -0700

Does anyone have experience with re-sealing the windshield leaks without the
R&R of the windshield?  I've heard suggestions to squeeze some clear silcone
sealer between the windshield and the rubber seal at the bottom.  I think it
would require a couple of narrow things (soft like wood, i.e. chopsticks,
not screwdrivers) to lift the rubber seal a bit, squeeze in the sealant,
press it down, let it dry, and then trim away any excess (perhaps with a
razor blade).  Would that seal any gaps and keep the water away from any
potential rust holes?

Any comments?  Would that be a waste of time?

Also, same question for the top portion of the seal, same deal, lift it up
etc., but of course be real careful because this time the surface is paint.
Does the seal ever form leaks at the top also, or just the bottom?

Thanks!
Roland

On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> Glad you had a good time!
>
> It sounds as though you have a small leak in your windshield seal or maybe
> a
> little rust hole under the seal?
>
>

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