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Date:         Thu, 4 May 2000 20:39:37 -0400
Reply-To:     jeff crane <jeffcrane@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jeff crane <jeffcrane@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Subject:      FW: Window chrome molding
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Eric wrote:
Do the chrome molding in the window seals server a purpose?  Mine are all
faded and greenish. Can I just pry them out and discard?
Éric


Reply:
   That chrome trim piece you speak of is actually the "locking bead",
because it  "locks" the rubber  molding  tight against the body channel and
against the window glass as well. It does this by forcing the rubber seals
away from the center and thusly  tightly against the  metal and glass at the
same time.   If you were to remove it you are  actually  loosening the
rubber at both important joints.  I actually have an old Snap-On  locking
bead tool, that has had many miles of locking bead run through it over the
years.  I hope this helps you folks somewhat.
 Jeff/Florida
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