Posted by Bob in N.GA [162.158.69.202] on Thursday, December 01, 2016 at 19:08:53 :
Matt (Vintage) gave us some tips (Iowa, in June) on replacing the moulded rubber weatherstrip…he suggested applying a thin coat of NAPA"Sil-Glide" to make the rubber slip into the groove easier. With new paint and new glass installed the continuous rubber slipped in with no problem on my couch parked in front of the wood heater.
After swinging the complete windshield assembly into place from a beam over my shop and attaching the four hinge bolts I noticed the rubber had popped out on the bottom. When I would push it back in one place it would pop out on the other side.
I have not been able to swing the windshield tight without some portion of the rubber sticking out.
1. Can this be done solo--or do you need four helpers with fingers to close it (until it settles in) ?
2. Will I need to get a rag/solvent and clean every bit of the Sil-Glyde off?
3. Is hot glue an option?
4. Should I cut the circular rubber since it seems to be slightly larger--if so would you want the gap at the top or bottom?
5. I was outside in about +50F when trying to finish...
All suggestions appreciated
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