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[97MarkJA]

So your saying you can pull gasket off a non broken window but not off a broken one?

I'm saying that gasket really isn't a gasket. It is trim bonded to the window, the window is set in with urethane.
I've seen "replacement" seals for sale but its really just trim that lays on top.
I just cut it all off and went trimless.

 

[Travisg32v]

Could you p.m me some details about how you made that rear window gasket delete thing or whatever you wanna call it? i understand if you dont want to show me because your car is one off i was just curious in the process involved in making that panel, my dad can weld good so if i need to have any done it shouldnt really be an issue

 

[Travisg32v]

mrt2you- are you actually suggesting your "window urethane" is stronger of an adhesive than my structural grade silicone, LOL THATS CUTE. so your saying sealant that survives the strongest hurricanes and still keeps the frame its sealing dry in the process is better? dude your a goon.

 

[Travisg32v]

AND BTW not proud to admit it but i have photographic evidence of how water tight the silicone and polyurethane products ive been speaking of can hold, my cowl panel was rusted in my 71 Torino so bad my feet would literally get wet when i drove it in the rain, i shot a bead of poly (dark bronze dow corning brand) for a temporary fix and it hasnt leaked once since. so im not really understanding your point..

 

[Right on the Mark]

Come on. No need for name calling. People have their own opinions and leave it at that.

 

[Right on the Mark]

Could you p.m me some details about how you made that rear window gasket delete thing or whatever you wanna call it? i understand if you dont want to show me because your car is one off i was just curious in the process involved in making that panel, my dad can weld good so if i need to have any done it shouldnt really be an issue

Who are you asking?

 

[mrt2you]

3m windshield urethane is rated at 1200 psi and can elongate 750% before it tears.
it's strong enough to withstand the force of a air bag, they expand at about 100 mph, and not tear.
strength isn't the only requirement to hold in a windshields. is also has to have elasticity. if it doesn't have that you hit a big bump your windshield cracks. note windshield urethane can elongate 750% without damage.

also using silicone anything almost guarantees fish eyes, something you really don't want.

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediaw...QEVs6EVs6EVs6E666666--&fn=TDS_08695_08564.pdf

ford, CARLITE the people who make the factory windshields, step by step windshield replacement recommends using ESESEX windshield urethane.


http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...0oCIAg&usg=AFQjCNGDVLNuufyQazvJKsnIWmUa2Ym0tA

back to the OP questions.
YES you can reuse the old gasket.
make sure you remove all of the old glass and urethane from the gasket. you could carefully cut off the bottom channel that slides on the inside of the glass, lightly tack it to the glass with some weatherstrip adheasive, then bed it in the windshield urethane, let the urethane ooze around both sides of the weatherstrip and you should be good to go.
most glass companies can do this without problems so it would probably be in your best interest to have a pro do the job.

 

[keVIIIn]

silicone may work in many different applications, but I'm with mrt2you on this one..I watched them install my rear window and drove the thing home afterward, and lemme tell you these cars flex ALOT, and the rear window adds a tremendous amount of rigidity to the car, so I'd want to use automotive grade adhesive specifically designed for vehicle glass..whatever was used from the factory is what I'd want on mine. Besides, I don't think the glass urethane adhesive stuff is super expensive nor is it hard to come by, so why not?

 

[KStromberg]

So Frank, you're just going with Lexan, right?

 

[97MarkJA]

Could you p.m me some details about how you made that rear window gasket delete thing or whatever you wanna call it? i understand if you dont want to show me because your car is one off i was just curious in the process involved in making that panel, my dad can weld good so if i need to have any done it shouldnt really be an issue

Shoot me your email address and I can send you pictures of what ever you want.

 

[driller]

So Frank, you're just going with Lexan, right?

I don't know how the hell you would even begin to make that work.

 

[Right on the Mark]

I don't know how the hell you would even begin to make that work.

Ever see a race car? Drill and rivets. This would not be a look 100% stock deal.

 

[driller]

I've never seen lexan in a compound curve application?

 

[Right on the Mark]

Wow finally. 75 dollars out of the car already. The gasket is better then one in Ice car! Thanks to Bruce (Dble88?)

8 dollars for tube of urethane, back in in 15 minutes.

 

[Markviiiedrea]

What method did you use to get the rear window out?

 

[Moes8]

What method did you use to get the rear window out?

initially a falling tree branch, after that he mentioned hot puddy knife

 

[Right on the Mark]

initially a falling tree branch, after that he mentioned hot puddy knife

LOL correct. The window in a million little sharp bits,stinks. It scratches up car some and have to clean glass everywhere.

 

[94m5]

It's not an opinion.

It's a fact

DO NOT use silicone to adhere an automotive glass in it's frame. There is a reason the manufacturers use them in the MILLIONS of cars produced per year. The Windshield and Rear glass contribute a significant (I use that term with reservation because of the sheer importance of this subject.) amount of rigidity to the body/chassis. I've seen first hand what happens when using silicone to "glue" in an automotive windshield.

Do it right and save us all a potential accident on public roads.

 

[Right on the Mark]

This what I used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sika-Titan-...d=100005&prg=1088&rk=3&rkt=4&sd=190702717927&

 

[94m5]

I had no doubts you would use the proper stuff Frank. Just trying to counter bad advice others have given on this subject.

 

[Right on the Mark]

I had no doubts you would use the proper stuff Frank. Just trying to counter bad advice others have given on this subject.

Yep cool to show link too,then peeps can read about it. For 8 bucks its a no brainer. One tube just did rear window with like couple inches to spare.