Re[4]: Leaking Windshields -- disagree!

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

>From: Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>

>Sorry, but I have to disagree until there is more substantial proof because 
>it doesn't make sense (I believe the dipping -- Porsche had been doing it 
>also).  You don't put seals on a wet paint job.  For one thing, just by 
>removing the seals you would see a paint ridge, or joint if you will, from 
>where the seal and body met.  Also, applying the seal would force the paint 
>from the seal and body -- holes certainly wouldn't be needed!  There would 
>also be paint adhered to the seal and if not adhered then many paint flakes 
>when separating the seal from the body.  More than likely there would be 
>dried paint drops inside these holes.  Painting over the seal AND glass 
>would be a no-no (duh) and masking everything would cost more than it's 
>worth, either by some tape-like covering or a chemical like petroleum 
>jelly.

I don't think anyone has suggested that the glass and seals were installed 
until after the paint was dry.  Here's the sequence I envision:

1)dip the body (more that once???)
2)spray the body
3)allow to dry
4)mount the body on the pan
5)install the vinyl and headliner
6)install the glass, etc

I don't see the problem.  Am I overlooking something?

Jim
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