Date:         Mon, 1 Oct 2007 11:10:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Putting windows back in
Comments: To: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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I'm not an experienced window installer ... so ... does the rope or
twine, by being crossed, just pull the rubber "Outward" (without the
twine actually being pulled out) or does the twine get pulled out from
under the rubber thereby zipping the rubber lip over the metal?

Thanks,

Mike



John Meeks wrote:
> On 10/1/07, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
>> What kind of rope or string do you use to put around the seal when putting
>> windows back in?
>>
>> Chris
>>
>
> Chris,
> 3/16" nylon braid worked really well for my rear hatch window. I also
> like Paul's idea of using Wurth Rubber Care instead of soapy water. I
> just don't like the idea of trapping water in the seal and the Rubber
> Care product might be more beneficial to the rubber than soap.
>
> I found the hardest part of the whole operation was putting the seal
> on the window before installation. The rope pulled out really smoothly
> with a helper applying pressure from the outside.
>
> --
> John Meeks
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
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>
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