I removed the trim from my windows, the seal looks a little looser so I am going to put 12 gauge black wire, or something similar in it's place. Although it may not be necessary, according to my mechanic, who drives an 86 Syncro, you don't need to put anything in the gap. He removed the trim on his windshield a while ago, no problems, he replaced the rubber on the rest on the side windows with the newer stuff with no slot. The slot is almost invisible after the trim is out for a day or so. On problem I can see with the wire is I'll need to get aluminum or copper wire, steel will rust at the ends, the corrosion of the aluminum or copper would be as bad. I'll like to find some flexible black plastic rod of some sort, I'll let you know if I find any. BTW I painted one of them to see how it would turn out, I used black satin enamel, it turned out ok, I wouldn't put them back on. Besides, I broke two of them taking them out. Dave 87 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg (129k) 88 Fox GL (144k) dave@v-dub.musa.com http://v-dub.musa.com >> << why paint them??? rip them out!! easier than painting.. chris >> I've been wanting to do something with that damn moulding also. Is it a good idea to rip them out? Michael M. syncro >> |
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