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Date:         Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:15:25 +0000
Reply-To:     Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Window locking strip trim
Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk25bQdFWMq0UNdsfAAc+qMwEi2vm0bSP8nEGFT-UA6nqw@mail.gmail.com>
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 Agree.  Pulling yellowed chrome strip is very satisfying with no ill effects.  I did it long ago, on all windows.  Looks so much cleaner and better!


    On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 08:46:43 AM PDT, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Pull it out and you will never have cause to think about it again.


Jim


On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 8:05 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:


> Hi Vanagon folks,
>
>        Can the locking strip around the windshield be removed without
> affecting the integrity of the window seal or safety.
>
> Mine is so darn ugly and tired I’d just like to remove it.
>
> I’d prefer not to replace it just make it go away.
>
> Any experience or info on this?
>
> If I wait long enough it may just go on it’s own.  I think the gap where
> it comes together has doubled in size in 8 years.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
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