'77 Beetle Window Rubber Replacement Project

[ScottK66]

I decided to replace my window rubber as mine is original and very dry. The gasket around the rear window also has a separation in it and I don't want water getting in there. I just got the kit I ordered today and I got more than I expected. I ordered three rolls of the plastic beading because that's what the car has now. I saw where they make aluminum trim pieces that fit in the grooves of the rubber, but my intent was to do it like it was originally. When I ordered the rubber kit, I thought that was all I was getting. When I opened the box, I was surprised to find I got the aluminum trim as well. Now I need to make a decision as to which ones to use. Would I be better off putting it back like original or do the aluminum strips work better? What is the procedure for installing the aluminum strips? I actually have a tool to install the plastic beading that I bought a few years ago when I had my '74 Mercury Capri. It had the same type of beading which I replaced. If I go with the aluminum strips, I'm definitely sending the plastic beading back because the three rolls were around $90. Which is the better one to go with?

[busdaddy]

Better find out what style of trim the rubber are designed to use, the groove is different on each, figure that out before you send anything back.
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