On Tue, 18 Apr 1995, David Carment wrote:

> We are thinking gf having the van painted. To do this properly,
> someone suggested that the chrome strips be removed and rope be used
> to raise the rubber so paint can get underneath. I was going to do this, but
> now do I understand you to
> say that it will be impossible to put the chrome strips back in each of
> the windows? Thanks - DC.
> 
I have no firsthand experience, but the windshield repair man said that
the particular type of trim used in vanagons is shaped, in crossection,
like a "T" with the long leg of the T slipping into the rubber slot. This
leg also has a barb(s) on it. The fit in the slot is tight.

Alistair