Date:         Sun, 8 Jul 2001 11:25:44 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris Mills <scmills@TNTECH.EDU>
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From:         Chris Mills <scmills@TNTECH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Window Trim
Comments: To: "Neal R. Hansen" <nhansen@DAKOTACOM.NET>
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WD-40 is modified turpentine I hear.

Dish washing soap can lead to rust - due to phosphates I hear that get
trapped between the rubber and metal body work.

My preferred lubricant for window work is silicon spray which is supposed
to be good for metal and rubber alike. It also stays slick for several
days. It does get washed off of or absorbed by the rubber eventually.

I installed my windshield ('78 Westy) with the help of my wife (who has
been my window installer all along - also builds engines!) using silicone
spray.

We realized the windshield was bulging the rubber out on the driver's side.
The windshield was too far over (not centered) on the van. By cleaning the
glass inside and out (and my hands) for traction I was able to press one
hand inside and one outside and slide it over 3/32" or so - so of a lunging
push.

As for the WD-40 and the dish washing liquid - can anyone educate me any
further - or correct my statements?

Chris in Tennessee

'78 VW Westy
'65 Beetle (type IV powered)
'99 CR-V
'81 Honda CB900 Custom (FOR SALE)

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