Every so often a thread pops up asking about a metal trim alternative
This is a Marcy EPDM rubber with a channel adhesive to hold it to your window. Part number M25 aka 25mm or 1 inch for us mericans.
The trick to installing the top corners and not becoming deformed is to install the rubber trim on the windshield 24 hours ahead of time. There is adhesive inside the locking channel to help hold it on. Some tape will assist with keeping the shape overnight. Keep tape on until windshield adhesive sets
I've found your regular windshield installer is not creative enough to think of this and if you already have it in place for them, they don't get it aligned properly or screw it up by trying to install without enough glue.
You'll need to install this with blocks or old adhesive to raise it up otherwise it will sit too dep if you put adhesive down on bare metal.
Or use a windshield installer your local hot rod shop or RV shop recommends. Don't trust the Safelite type of guys.
I layed a thin strip of butyl tape down to the fresh paint, some rubber blocks from the old adhesive that I scrapped off and then glued in place. Once squished in place there is now glue touching the metal frame along with the butyl tape. Butyl tape is not used to hold in windshields anymore...but it works great...ymmv
This is a Marcy EPDM rubber with a channel adhesive to hold it to your window. Part number M25 aka 25mm or 1 inch for us mericans.
The trick to installing the top corners and not becoming deformed is to install the rubber trim on the windshield 24 hours ahead of time. There is adhesive inside the locking channel to help hold it on. Some tape will assist with keeping the shape overnight. Keep tape on until windshield adhesive sets
I've found your regular windshield installer is not creative enough to think of this and if you already have it in place for them, they don't get it aligned properly or screw it up by trying to install without enough glue.
You'll need to install this with blocks or old adhesive to raise it up otherwise it will sit too dep if you put adhesive down on bare metal.
Or use a windshield installer your local hot rod shop or RV shop recommends. Don't trust the Safelite type of guys.
I layed a thin strip of butyl tape down to the fresh paint, some rubber blocks from the old adhesive that I scrapped off and then glued in place. Once squished in place there is now glue touching the metal frame along with the butyl tape. Butyl tape is not used to hold in windshields anymore...but it works great...ymmv
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