Darn! 

        I was just about to pull it but we get a lot of rain in VT and I will not risk it for a visual reason. 
        Someday the windshield will need to be replaced and that will be the time for a new trim free seal.

I appreciate the different experiences shared by list members.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Mar 30, 2022, at 2:37 PM, <christopher@t3technique.com> <christopher@t3technique.com> wrote:
> 
> While I am happy that others have had success and no problems removing that trim, I'm among those who did have problems after the trim was removed. I've had two vans now that I removed the trim from the rubber and immediately had water leaks around the gaskets. Granted, it rains here...A LOT, but it does show that there is at least a chance you could develop leaks if you pull the trim.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 6:05 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Window locking strip trim
> 
> 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 
>