So I think I made a little mistake...
After getting both front and rear windshields in the car, I think I should have installed the chrome trim with them. Is there a trick to installing these once the rubber and glass is installed? I don't want to risk taking the glass and rubber back out if I don't have to. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Chrome Window Trim Installation
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Re: Chrome Window Trim Installation
I have found it impossible to install the chrome strips with the glass in the car! If you had done a search on here, you would have found various posts relating to just this all saying "install chrome onto glass and then fit to car".2011z4 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:10 pm So I think I made a little mistake...
After getting both front and rear windshields in the car, I think I should have installed the chrome trim with them. Is there a trick to installing these once the rubber and glass is installed? I don't want to risk taking the glass and rubber back out if I don't have to. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Re: Chrome Window Trim Installation
+1, not sure about the rear, but regarding the front windshield, the chrome trim and rubber gasket MUST be installed onto the glass first
Looks like a PITA as well, the guys that installed mine struggled mightily
Looks like a PITA as well, the guys that installed mine struggled mightily
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Re: Chrome Window Trim Installation
So...Is there an easy way to remove the rubber and glass without harming it or should I call Safelite or something like that to deal with it? It is all new rubber.
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Re: Chrome Window Trim Installation
It’s always risky to remove the front ‘screen as the glass is very easy to break. If you want to be sure of not cracking the glass, then cut the rubber off. However, since the rubber is new, you may wish to risk pushing the glass out anyway, as it’s probably the cheapest option. The rear glass is far easier to push out so should not be a problem. Good luck!