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Re: rear hatch seals


>From: "James L. McGill" <fishbowl@fotd.netcomi.com>

>I understand neither the pricing nor the availability of 
>VW rubber.  I also cannot believe there is no "generic" 
>"stuff" from JCW or even AutoZone (ugh) that will be the 
>poor man's fix for both door seals and window seals.

It is my understanding that in the antique car business reproduction parts 
go through phases of decreasing availability and skyrocketing price until 
someone tools up to make them again.  Then the cycle begins again.

>I would have no problem with the Cal-Look rubber IF ONLY
>ALL THE Chrome were not so !@#$%^& immaculate! :-)
>It's the glass that's disintegrating.  If I can get a snapshot 
>of it to scan I'll show you.  It's kind of pretty.  The 
>glass is making these swirlies, kindof eating away from the 
>inside out.  Bizarre.

If you are talking about your windshield then it is delaminating.  
Otherwise, I'd like to hear more details.

Jim
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