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Title: chrome trim ?
Post by: onecustom73 on June 20, 2008, 11:01:59 pm

i was about ready to order the chrome trim that goes inbetween the front and rear window weatherstripping but thought i'd see if any of you guys have put them in before,looks easy,but then again,ive said that before,just curious if anyone has any good tips for installing the chrome trim,thanks guys

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: VileZambonie on June 21, 2008, 01:41:27 am

Not sure exactly which part you are talking about? Do you mean the drip rail mouldings? Or the windshield locking strip?

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: Dragon on June 21, 2008, 03:13:12 am

Sounds like he's referring to the Locking Strips for the front and rear glass....  My experience with them, they can go in easy, or can be a total pain in the Differential....  Really depends on weither the glass is properly seated, the gaskets/seals were manufactured correctly....  I have found that on the front,if you take your time starting at the top center of one side, and go down & around to the other, it will be faster(Can go even faster with another person, but again take your time, or you will be fighting them for alignment)....

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: VileZambonie on June 21, 2008, 08:14:52 am

Or just use the tool and some soapy water or windex and it'll go right together

http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=47000&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googlebase&utm_source=47000

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: Blazin on June 21, 2008, 08:29:05 am

With the tool it usually goes pretty smooth.

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: onecustom73 on June 21, 2008, 09:31:53 am

hey thanks for the help guys,im going to give it a shot this weekend,

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: HAULIN IT on June 21, 2008, 10:43:43 am

I personally prefer the Black strip. It doesn't get brittle, change color, peel & is easier to install because it is more flexible which makes it more forgiving later if you need to change the windshield. If you haven't already got the Chrome (or don't have your heart set on it) Most auto glass shops can get it or a trip to the yards, a couple years had Black. Just a thought, Lorne   

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: Blazin on June 21, 2008, 11:09:26 am

I prefer black also.

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: Dragon on June 22, 2008, 01:34:11 am

Haulin and Blazin, either one of you have pics of your Black trim???  I have been thinking about doing it myself, but the majority of the trucks around me only have the Chrome Strips....  I would prefer to have the Chrome Strips, but again they Fade,Crack, Peel, and around here most have a rust like discoloration also.....

Title: Re: chrome trim ?
Post by: VileZambonie on June 22, 2008, 10:26:58 am

I prefer the chrome look myself.