Installing window rail at bottom of glass

[Ron G]

How the heck do these go on, man I have done everything I can think of now.

[vwoldbug]

Try windex on the rubber then put the glass upside down on wood . Push it on a little bit . If that works you can use a rubber mallet . Are those new parts . I did see one person not use the rubber . He used windshield urethane and that seemed to work good .

[Ron G]

I am game to try anything right now, just getting it open up enough to get around the glass in the rubber is a challenge by his self. Everything is new. Thanks for the post I’ll let you know

[busman78]

A little Super Lube will do the trick, harmless on rubber, block with wood tap with rubber mallet carefully.

edit - You can also use Dielectric grease

[VW_Jimbo]

The window has to be super clean in that area, use a fresh razor blade and rubbing alcohol to get it super clean. The trick is rubbing alcohol, but you have to be quick. Get everything marked, place the rubber in the carrier with some of the side hanging out, maybe 1/2 inch, with 1/2 inch inside the carrier. Set the carrier onto the window and line it up. Give it a small tap to hold it in place. Then flip it 180 degrees and pour some rubbing alcohol over both sides completely drenching the area. Push down hard or flip over and hit with a dead blow hammer. If it catches half way through, repeat. The rubbing alcohol will make the rubber super slick and then will evaporate completely, leaving the exposed rubber grabbing the glass.

And just for the record, Incase you were inclined to use a sealant or any other products. Glass is unique in composition because it is not a solid. Lots of science there. Nothing sticks to it. Most products will simple never lay out, they will only bead up. However since glass is melted sand, a sand type material will stick, not adhere to it. That product is 100% clear silicon. That will stick to the glass and hold for years.
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[busman78]

Not sure what you mean by sealant, silicone grease, not sealant. Plus you do not put it on the glass -

Window - rubber - silicone grease - metal channel

The rubber will fold over on the glass so just coat the opposite side with grease, thin coat, or lube up the channel then as the channel is installed it folds the rubber over onto the glass. For me putting the rubber in the metal channel then trying to insert the glass just wads up the rubber.

[VW_Jimbo]

[busman78]

True the grease never sets, never had one not stay together where sealant would be required. When I say a thin film think of it as if you used a spray can of silicone lube, I use to, spray gets every where so a little grease goes a long ways. Yes the sealant would work, so would dish soap, KY Jelly, bees wax, bear grease, okay maybe not that one you door would smell a little wild.

[VW_Jimbo]

[SBD]

Silicone, NOT silicon. BIG difference.
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[SBD]

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