Date:         Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:46:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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Good questions.

Original windshield and rubber. I have neither the courage nor the skill
to pop the windshield to replace the rubber. There is a rusty bit on the
lower left corner (when facing front of van) that will need some attention
from someone who knows what he's doing, will need to call around town. May
replace rubber then, who knows?

Back to your questions:

No leakage during rain noted. The affected rubber does receive a lot of
direct sunlight through the glass. No similar weird powder noted on
outside of rubber.

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
Bend, OR
KG6RCR



On 8/19/2009 11:27 AM Jeff Lincoln wrote:

> Mr. Squirrel,
>
> I wonder if this is the remnant of some kind of seal epoxy or lubricant used
> to install the window. Then again you think it would be common if that were
> the case.
>
> Does the windshiled appear to be leaking during rain? Is this the original
> window seal?
>
> I'm just throwing that out there because - well I'm curious to see where
> this goes. I've never experienced it.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>