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Re: [T3] Window Rubber Installation


> Wow, do you think you could really do this? Seems like you could really get a
> lot of leverage on a piece of glass as long as a windshield.
>

We've done it with toughened screens on the Type 3s and our camper.  Richard
showed no fear sitting in the seat pushing with his feet on the glass, with me
outside to hold it as the rubber came away from the lip.  I suppose with spare
pieces of glass, it's not so heart-stopping (I've about 8 screens, mostly
toughened, in the attic, plus all the glass from two Variants and a couple of
Fastbacks).

I haven't tried it with any tool, but I guess a plastic rod might work.  The
rubber is on the edge of the glass so by definition, you can roll it down over
the edge to open the slit.  I push in the metal trim by stages, concentrating on
maybe six inches at a time (more on a straight section) so nothing gets bent
sharply downwards.  It's not something I do often, but I've not had problems
with it.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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