51 stainless windshield trim
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51 stainless windshield trim
Have any of you guys installed this yourself? Do I have to put it in the rubber as the glass is going in or can I put it in after the windshield is installed?
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When I did mine I put the stainless trim on the weatherstrip, the weatherstrip on the glass, then installed the whole thing in the truck. I had another set of hands to help, I don't think I could have done it alone. I used a plastic glass/weatherstrip tool (a sort of plastic prybar) and lots windex as a lubricant. Soapy water would probably work. I wrapped masking tape around the trim in the areas that were clipped in to keep it from popping out. When we installed the windshield in the truck we put string in the weatherstrip and just pulled it out to set the windshield. Same as a rear window in a pickup. With 2 of us I think it took at least 2 hours and a lot of effort. I think in the end we found that starting with the 2 sharpest corners and working around from there was best. I'm sure others will have some good tips as well. Good luck!
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I just installed my windshield a few weeks ago. I did it the same as brad did, except I didn't put the trim on first. Needless to say the trim is still hanging on the wall 
we broke 2 windshilds in the process so it might be awhile before I get the courage to try again.
we broke 2 windshilds in the process so it might be awhile before I get the courage to try again.
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I've done this a few times and did pretty much as Brad said only I found it's easier to leave the tow ends loose and then tuck them in after the entire window is installed. I will tell you you need at least two people and it would help if each had three hands. The instructions in the shop manual aren't correct for installing the trim piece. I've tried installing it after I had the windshield in and it's impossible.
Also, if you're adding the trim piece to a truck that didn't have it before you should remove the four tabs that held the windshield in. I'd cut them off even if you weren't installing the trim. I broke one of my windshield while removing it because I forgot the stupid clips were there. They don't do anything and the instructions in the shop manual tell you you don't need them if you're installing the trim. The trim doesn't do anything to help hold the windshield in.
Here's what the plastic or nylon tool that helps to have looks like:
Also, if you're adding the trim piece to a truck that didn't have it before you should remove the four tabs that held the windshield in. I'd cut them off even if you weren't installing the trim. I broke one of my windshield while removing it because I forgot the stupid clips were there. They don't do anything and the instructions in the shop manual tell you you don't need them if you're installing the trim. The trim doesn't do anything to help hold the windshield in.
Here's what the plastic or nylon tool that helps to have looks like:
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I say use the professional if you can find one to do it for a reasonable price. Some things not worth the aggravation.
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yep
I was sent a dum a$$$$$$ to install my glass. He tryed for about a hour and coundn't even get the trim started. I just gave up on him and handed him the other rubber. I plan on giving it a try ONE DAY. I'll buy you a case of beer bobby if ya come down here and do mine. LOL
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Install the seal with trim on to glass. Wrap waxed heavy string around the seal two times starting and ending at the bottom. Tape the ends of the string into place. Put the window in on the bottom first. Work across the bottom from center to both bottom corners first. Have a second person on the outside holding pressure down on window. Now work up the sides both at the same time. A little one side than a little on the other. The outside guy always holding gentle pressure where you are working the string. Move your hand that is holding the string in a circular motion like waxing a car. This walks the string slowly along with out tearing the seal. Go slow on the upper two corners with the outside guy pulling down hard. Do not force or push the corners in from outside as it will brake the window. Push down from the top in the center. Once the top corners are in the rest of the top should go easy. Now with steady pressure from outside work the string around again and out. This with a new seal. A trick I use is to soak the seal in very hot soapy water for like an hour before installing. Soaking the seal is a must for a used one as it will soften them up.
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