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bluebullseye Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2009 Posts: 64 Location: Chantilly, VA
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:05 am Post subject: Window Trim Installation |
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I'm getting close to the point of removing all the glass in my 72 Square to get her painted. Afterwards is the fun job of putting her back together.
I want to keep the original look with the chrome trim on all windows (sides, front and rear).
I've been told that even when buying new seals with the grooves and new trim that matches those grooves, it is very hard to install this trim and that it requires a special tool.
Can anyone confirm/deny this?
Thanks _________________ -------------------------------------------------------
2018 VW Tiguan SE | Black with Golden Oak seats
1972 VW Type III Squareback | Kasan Red
Writer and Independent Publishing Consultant in the DC suburbs: www.johnhmatthews.com |
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Erik G Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2002 Posts: 13247 Location: Tejas!
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:19 am Post subject: |
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if there is a tool to do it, that's news to me
yes, it can be a pain in the ass to get that trim in the rubber, the rubber on the window, and the window on the car.
there isn't much that I don't do, windows are something I would rather just pay someone to do. Maybe that's just me |
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squaretobehip Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 3668 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:23 am Post subject: |
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No special tool needed. Line up the trim with the seal on the glass, start inserting the trim in a corner, and work your way around. Not as hard as most people make it out to be. I wouldn't use any lubricants when installing the trim into the seal, as it might make it easier for the trim to come out on its own. If you get stuck, I'll try to walk you through it. _________________ 1963 Notchback - Ruby Red
1963 Squareback - Pearl White
1965 Squareback - Baltic Blue
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bluebullseye Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2009 Posts: 64 Location: Chantilly, VA
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Thanks all. _________________ -------------------------------------------------------
2018 VW Tiguan SE | Black with Golden Oak seats
1972 VW Type III Squareback | Kasan Red
Writer and Independent Publishing Consultant in the DC suburbs: www.johnhmatthews.com |
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type3nut64 Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2000 Posts: 347 Location: Yucaipa Ca.
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:32 am Post subject: |
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squaretobehip wrote: |
No special tool needed. Line up the trim with the seal on the glass, start inserting the trim in a corner, and work your way around. Not as hard as most people make it out to be. I wouldn't use any lubricants when installing the trim into the seal, as it might make it easier for the trim to come out on its own. If you get stuck, I'll try to walk you through it. |
listen to this guy he helped me through getting mine done. its a pain but not that hard the second, third time you do it. |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33875 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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Windshield is tricky, but the flat glass (and hatch glass) are not hard. Search for hints on using painter's tape to hold the seal and trim on the glass, lube the wire, and have at least one assistant handy.
I like the ISP west seals... they have the proper, thicker, Type 3 profile. |
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22356 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: Window Trim Installation |
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bluebullseye wrote: |
I've been told that even when buying new seals with the grooves and new trim that matches those grooves, it is very hard to install this trim and that it requires a special tool. |
No special tools required, but I like having/using a "glaziers stick" for assisting on getting the seals to sit right. I don't just use it for glass, I use it for turn signal seals and tail light seals too. _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
Tram wrote: |
"Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
Tram wrote: |
People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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68notch Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2007 Posts: 544 Location: Perth, Western Australia.
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69 Notchback Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2011 Posts: 714 Location: Bailey Co
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Window Trim Installation |
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it takes patience and strong fingers. Well worth the effort. You can do it just take your time.
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22356 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Window Trim Installation |
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68notch wrote: |
Any tips on removing window trims from front and rear windscreens.
I just had a quick go at mine but the alloy trim seems so soft and easy to bend I thought there must be a way?? |
I know I'll get crucified, but cut the seal on the inside, and remove the glass with seal. Then you can remove the trim. It may be easier to remove the seal from the glass first, then remove the trim. _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
Tram wrote: |
"Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
Tram wrote: |
People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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68notch Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2007 Posts: 544 Location: Perth, Western Australia.
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: Window Trim Installation |
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I could cut the rubbers as you say and may do yet. There are new ones to come.
I think the trims are also a little stuck with decades of dirt and %$@&? Putting the trims back into fresh new rubbers may be easier than taking them out??
Thanks. _________________ John
68 Aussie notch
2011 Citroen Berlingo
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ataraxia Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 4504 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Window Trim Installation |
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Bobnotch wrote: |
I know I'll get crucified, but cut the seal on the inside, and remove the glass with seal. Then you can remove the trim. It may be easier to remove the seal from the glass first, then remove the trim. |
This is pretty much the only way I've ever been able to get them out myself... |
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