Sandro Seminara Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 It looks as though the "smooth" portion of the upper windshield seal on one of my 850's is missing. The window is still sealed, but the smooth part that transitions the windshield to the body is gone. Does anyone know how hard it is to replace iit?RegardsSandro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gim Tarza Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I almost lost mine too...but instead it came off like halfway and scratched the crap out of my roof!Post a want ad in classifieds, or look in the for sale secton see if someone is parting out a car. Ebay is pretty solid too.fcpgroton.comerievovo.comstrandbergauto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lysis Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I still have mine, although it has tried to fly off twice. The first time I used black silicone to affix it to the gap it flew off within a year. Any ideas how to glue it back on? Should I glue it on? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangotang Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 silicone sealant did the trick here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow95 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have one brand new, never installed. Cost me $45+ shipping. I will sell it for $35 shipped Fed Ex 2nd day. Will save you about $25 bucks.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBVolvo Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have one brand new, never installed. Cost me $45+ shipping. I will sell it for $35 shipped Fed Ex 2nd day. Will save you about $25 bucks.Garyif its anything like the upper and lower trim in the rear windshield of a wagon, you can't really install it with the window in place. it clips tightly onto the windshield edge, and can kink EXTREMELY easy. From experience, I tried SEVERAL times with trim off junkyard cars to work it into the crease without causing a kink in the plastic coated alluminum. It's really impossible. Rest assured though, it has nothing to do with your windshield seal. Its purely cosmetic, and may allow rain/washer fluid to run back over the roof a little easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r850glt Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 3M windshield sealant will lock that thing in for good, You can get it at NAPA for around $12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBVolvo Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 3M windshield sealant will lock that thing in for good, You can get it at NAPA for around $12theres no issue with leaks right? so the sealant is kind of a moot point.I don't think they'll get the trim back on to even worry about keeping it on, unless they install a new windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbon Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Several months after I got my car (orig owner), I had to replace the windshield. Soon after that the plastic trim piece you speak of came off. I took it to the dealer, they put a new one (trim piece) on real easy without lifting the windshield, didn't use any adhesive, just fitted it on--I think I remember them using some sort of tool to fit it on. Has stayed on since then without problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBVolvo Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Several months after I got my car (orig owner), I had to replace the windshield. Soon after that the plastic trim piece you speak of came off. I took it to the dealer, they put a new one (trim piece) on real easy without lifting the windshield, didn't use any adhesive, just fitted it on--I think I remember them using some sort of tool to fit it on. Has stayed on since then without problem.cool. gotta be different that the rear then.the reason the rear is so difficult is because of the limited space. even a tool couldnt get it on unless the windshield seal wasnt compressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r850glt Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 usually the trim or windshield mounting point breaks and does not stay on, that why the adhesive is helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gim Tarza Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 yeah...my silicone fix just failed. Gonna try the 3m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow95 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 if its anything like the upper and lower trim in the rear windshield of a wagon, you can't really install it with the window in place. it clips tightly onto the windshield edge, and can kink EXTREMELY easy. From experience, I tried SEVERAL times with trim off junkyard cars to work it into the crease without causing a kink in the plastic coated alluminum. It's really impossible. Rest assured though, it has nothing to do with your windshield seal. Its purely cosmetic, and may allow rain/washer fluid to run back over the roof a little easier Not true in two ways.1) the front is much different then therear. It pretty much just snaps in place.2) I replaced the rear bottom piece in about 15 minutes with a rubber hammer and a piece of cloth. I just gently tapped it in with the hammer, using the cloth to keep it from marring the paint. It took longer to get the old one out then to put the new one in. PM me if you need to know more.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBVolvo Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Not true in two ways.1) the front is much different then therear. It pretty much just snaps in place.2) I replaced the rear bottom piece in about 15 minutes with a rubber hammer and a piece of cloth. I just gently tapped it in with the hammer, using the cloth to keep it from marring the paint. It took longer to get the old one out then to put the new one in. PM me if you need to know more.Garyyour #1 makes #2 a moot point! I never looked at the front, thats why I said: "if its like the rear in a wagon"As for being able to replace your rear bottom trim, again - that goes back to post #10 where I said: "even a tool couldnt get it on unless the windshield seal wasnt compressed."Most factory windshields are pushed down onto the sealant fairly tight as spec. when installed so that theres no way to get the trim in afterwards (even with a hammer). I tried it several times, on several junks even attempting to tap it in with the hammer (and a buttload of other methods including greasing the surfaces in hopes it may slide in easier from the side. However, if they put a slightly heavier bead of sealant before installing the rear windshield, OR don't compress it during the install as much as usual - I agree, it could be possible to replace the trim without removing the glass (although rare)...which you've proven by doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow95 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 your #1 makes #2 a moot point! I never looked at the front, thats why I said: "if its like the rear in a wagon"As for being able to replace your rear bottom trim, again - that goes back to post #10 where I said: "even a tool couldnt get it on unless the windshield seal wasnt compressed."Most factory windshields are pushed down onto the sealant fairly tight as spec. when installed so that theres no way to get the trim in afterwards (even with a hammer). I tried it several times, on several junks even attempting to tap it in with the hammer (and a buttload of other methods including greasing the surfaces in hopes it may slide in easier from the side. However, if they put a slightly heavier bead of sealant before installing the rear windshield, OR don't compress it during the install as much as usual - I agree, it could be possible to replace the trim without removing the glass (although rare)...which you've proven by doing so.If you were attempting to install used trim, that is the answer. The rear of the old trim has been marred from pulling it out. If you try again with new trim it slides in very easy. Another possibility is that you didnt get all the old trim out of the slot. It took me over an hour to get the old one out and clean all the debris out of the slot.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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