Date:         Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:05:29 -0600
Reply-To:     BILL <BILLV2@PRODIGY.NET>
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From:         BILL <BILLV2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
Comments: To: Lawrence Johnson <ljohnson@HALHINET.ON.CA>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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> A question for those who have been there:
>
> I bought new (WCM) front window plastic trim from Ron Salmon when we
> were en route to Manassas. The old trim came out easily and the rubber
> seal cleaned up with no fuss. I applied liquid dish soap to the slot in
> the rubber trim as a lubricant and then tried to insert the new plastic
> window trim. It was very difficult but I succeeded in working in about
> one foot length. This was obviously the wrong way and I'd probably
> damage the new trim before I swore my way all round the window.
>
> Before I bust something, what is the correct way to install this shinny
> silver colored plastic trim into the slot of the rubber window seal?
>
> Larry Johnson
> '86 Syncro Westfalia

I had a glass shop do mine and they used a special tool which slides the
plastic chrome colored trim into the window molding. The only way to
install it is to remove your windshield. I helped the guy install the
plastic trim, and with that "special" tool, it went in easy--also used some
soapy water. You can do it by hand if you have the time, but the windshield
has to be out of the van in order to open the groove. When the windshield
is in the van it pinches the plastic trim in the windshield molding.

I am in the process of replacing the plastic chrome trim around my side
windows and the only way I can do it is to remove the window from the van.
Using soapy water it slides in easy. And with the window out I can re-tint
the windows easier!

Bill
'85 GL
[*Magic*Bus*]
Big Sky Country
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