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Date:         Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:49:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Installing a slider window
Comments: To: Taeke <taeke.t@gmail.com>
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Yes, if it's not hardened and cracking, it's usually reusable. It will need to be cleaned of the oxided dirt on the outside, it will make quite mess and black oxide will deeply stain your hands and clothes. Gojo is perfect for this job. Lots of rags will clean it all up. Also, clean all the exposed window areas with it, then apply some on the rubber and smear a bit on the body's window frames to lube it all up for the install. If left on too long in the hot sun, it will mostly evaporate, and will need to be reapplied before proceeding.

Mike B.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Taeke" <taeke.t@gmail.com> To: "Mike" <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 9:41 AM Subject: RE: Installing a slider window

Im thinking of taking out the rear most drivers side widow to tint it. Are old rubbers reusable and does this have a high chance of success using these tips?

-----Original Message----- From: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:46 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Installing a slider window

Gojo is a trick I learned from a window installer tech. And it's only 1 dollar for enough to install many pieces of glass. It leaves your hand, the rubber and the paintwork nothing but clean. Which one would you choose? 3/16 cord is NOT too thick, I've used it successfully for years. Thinner string or line has a tendency to cut right through the rubber lip; I know, I've made that costly mistake, and would never do that again. Thicker cord fits fine and is much less likely to cut it due to it's rounder profile.

Mike B.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Wellhouse" <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 8:08 PM Subject: Re: Installing a slider window

>I think you're using WAY too thick a string for the install. When I > was growing up, VW dealers were using nylon twine off of a hardware > type spool to do the install. For lube, I really like that orange > stuff that they lube the GB folks sell for greasing electrical > household wire through conduit and available at Home Cheapo. I tie > loops in the ends of the string with solid knots(bowlines) and add > metal rings or larger rope to pull with. I think the old school VW > mechanics used glycerin for lube, but not sure what's in vogue now. > > Long story short..... that 3/16" stuff is WAY too thick and I'm kinda > surprised that you got it in the groove well enough to turn the > gasket lip in the first place. if you are afraid of having the nylon > sting break(it does give a little), find a kite flying guru friend of > yours that has some kevlar kite string. chances are it won't break > with human strength pulling on it. > > Good luck > > DM&FS > > At 01:21 AM 6/11/2008, Troy wrote: >>I've installed a slider window in a Westy once, and ended up tearing >>a little bit of the gasket, but counted my blessings that's the >>worst that happened. Tried to install another one today, and after >>tearing one corner of the rubber, I gave up in frustration. >> >>So, I'm sure the glass shops all over the world pop these things >>in 15 or 20 minutes, what I'm I doing wrong? I'm thinking of just >>running this over to an automotive windshield repair place at this >>point, what would be a reasonable cost for the service? >> >>Window installation challenged and stained black to the pores... >> >>Troy >


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