| JohnA | -- 04-06-2010 @ 2:32 PM |
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After installing new windshield weatherstrip in my 48 Ford 2dr I got wondering if we should have chaulked around weatherstrip with a adhesive and check for leaks before I install garnish mouldings,what do you all thing???
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| nelsb01 | -- 04-06-2010 @ 3:26 PM |
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A new technology gasket (one that has been produced within the last few years) should seal for you. Unless of course your windshield opening is damaged (such as bent, sharp edges). I have heard of people adding a sealant and those that havent used it. A new gasket will be much more flexible than an old original one, so you could still add sealant. Be sure to use a soft plastic paddle to slide between the gasket and body metal to inject sealant. Good luck and take your time.
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| supereal | -- 04-07-2010 @ 8:20 AM |
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To prevent leaks, you should pull back the edges of the gasket all around the assembly and insert some weatherstrip sealer, such as that made by 3M. Even though the gasket lays flat, they tend to leak at the corners. We always mask around the outer edge of the gasket to catch any overflow or sloppiness. You do not need to seal the windshield garnish, as it does not penetrate the gasket.
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| JohnA | -- 04-07-2010 @ 9:33 AM |
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tks supereal..I was pretty sure I wanted to chaulk around weaterstrip just wanted some input, when I cleaned up window frame I had to clean up old chaulking
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| JohnA | -- 04-08-2010 @ 10:52 AM |
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Supereal...its proberly better to remove stainless from weatherstrip to better get chaulk tube under weatherstrip edge..maybe
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