I need to have my gasket replaced and some rust repaired due to the leaks. It originally had the chrome inserts, however over time came out and were never replaced. I would like to get that look again but can’t seem to find new chrome. Does anyone know if it is possible to have rubber seal locks and then replace them with chrome later?
FJ60 windshield gasket replacement (1 Viewer)
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The chrome is NLA and difficult for most to install. I would be surprised if a locking non-chrome gasket were the same as a chrome-type gasket. Most gaskets (certainly those carried by an auto glass company) now are 1 piece, non-locking - just a plain old rubber gasket.
dogcruiser
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I am in the same boat on my 62, looking to replace my windshield and keep the stock chrome look. For my 62 it looks like both the gasket and chrome are available on TPD. Not sure if it's the same for a 60.
@SteveH is the chrome too difficult for installers to work with? I got a quote today from a local glass company for $220 if I supply the OEM gasket and chrome.
@SteveH is the chrome too difficult for installers to work with? I got a quote today from a local glass company for $220 if I supply the OEM gasket and chrome.
dogcruiser
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I see on City Racer's site they say this about their rubber gasket with no trim groove "Note: We recommend using this type of replacement windshield weatherstrip over OEM or one with the trim groove, because the molding strip is very laborious and difficult to fit properly even by the most experienced installers."
@dogcruiser - I saw in a Mud thread a picture of a special tool used to seat the chrome into the groove. Something like this:
I'm sure that a guy who had done it a few times could be efficient doing it. I tried to replace just one of the chrome corners that popped out and it about killed me.
I'm sure that a guy who had done it a few times could be efficient doing it. I tried to replace just one of the chrome corners that popped out and it about killed me.
dogcruiser
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This is good info! Thanks
I met Mike from CruiserCorps yesterday af a meetup in N Texas at Gritr put on by Mike Dajda.
I have same issue. Front windshield needs replacement. Mike stated it can be done with the chrome if you choose.
I like the chrome with my gray blue paint. You have options.
dogcruiser
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Everyone recommends Kool Katz. I don’t have any first hand experience but they’re supposed to be good
I found a place in San Diego that had one and the guy said he can order anytime. NOT OEM but was fairly affordable. I think less than $200. I need to get mine replaced and will look to do next week if possible. I can let you know the name and the price. Not sure how they would ship it though?
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I ordered from KOOL KATZ AUTO GLASS - https://koolkatzautoglass.com/ as I could not find one anywhere where I live in FL. It was around $400 shipped. I decided to install it myself cause I also had a tough time finding an installer. Went with a non-chrome gasket and surprisingly was able to install it myself
Looks good. So did u buy that tool too? If so, where?
