Quarter/wing window queries....
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Quarter/wing window queries....
Ok, I got a set of second hand quarter windows, and installed them, they are far better than the ones I took out, as in no rust in the frames...YAY
Before I replaced them, the passenger side one used to whistle, which it no longer does, but now the drivers one whistles!!
I am guessing I need to fit new seals, the bummer is the seals are really good......any suggestions?
The new glass in the quarter windows is clear, and the ones I took out were tinted, any way of swapping the glass out of the frames without damaging the glass?
Thanks,
Shane
Before I replaced them, the passenger side one used to whistle, which it no longer does, but now the drivers one whistles!!
I am guessing I need to fit new seals, the bummer is the seals are really good......any suggestions?The new glass in the quarter windows is clear, and the ones I took out were tinted, any way of swapping the glass out of the frames without damaging the glass?
Thanks,
Shane
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Make sure that the latch on the driver side window is pulling the window shut tight. If the latch is worn or the window has ever been forced open in a break-in, it's very difficult to get it to shut tightly.
I'm also curious on how to swap the glass out. I am also in the process of replacing my driver side vent frame, but eventually I'd like to use my original glass, because the window I got from the junkyard has a little overspray on it.
I'm also curious on how to swap the glass out. I am also in the process of replacing my driver side vent frame, but eventually I'd like to use my original glass, because the window I got from the junkyard has a little overspray on it.
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If the only problem with your junkyard windows is overspray............just take a single edge razorblade to it and scrape the overspray off. They even make a holder/handle for the single edge blades that makes the job safer/easier.............I'm quite sure a competent glass shop could swap the glass in the frames. The glass is just retained in the frames by some rubber adhesive tape that the glass shops should have.
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Kiwi = You can try to get some rubber-weatherstrip conditioner as mentioned in most maintenance manuals. after a few applications they should start to soften up. This may or may not help with your issue.
fmc400 = These windows are held in with a strong adhesive. And a pain in the **** to get out without damaging. Try what 78 PEB suggested and/or some ultra-fine steel wool, it won't scratch the glass and it'll get rid of that overspray.
fmc400 = These windows are held in with a strong adhesive. And a pain in the **** to get out without damaging. Try what 78 PEB suggested and/or some ultra-fine steel wool, it won't scratch the glass and it'll get rid of that overspray.
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