Several folks report no ill effects after removal. I haven’t gotten my nerve up yet but my trim is also ugly. Painted it flat black years ago but that wore off. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On Mar 30, 2022, at 9:05 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vanagon folks,
> 
>        Can the locking strip around the windshield be removed without affecting the integrity of the window seal or safety.
> 
> Mine is so darn ugly and tired I’d just like to remove it. 
> 
> I’d prefer not to replace it just make it go away. 
> 
> Any experience or info on this?
> 
> If I wait long enough it may just go on it’s own.  I think the gap where it comes together has doubled in size in 8 years.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto