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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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Windshield seal & custom trim

Where have you guys gotten your windshield seals that accept custom cab trim?

Have you had any experience of them leaking?


My trucks original windshield was broken before it was on the road. When getting the new windshield, they told me they no longer are willing to install the seal version that accepts the custom cab trim due to customer complaints from leaks.
My new trimless seal has wept gross black stains on my paint since new--see picture.(this will not be acceptable on a new paint job) ...While my perfectly good looking trim is sitting in storage.

Thank you for advice.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 03:12 PM
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I'd be interested why the seals for trim leak. Am I missing something
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 03:50 PM
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The trim because it is in the rubber doesn't always allow the rubber to lay all the way flat. Trim that has been straightened may not retain the original contours thus leaks occur
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 04:12 PM
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Can you see if the rubber is laying flat. I really wanna keep my trim when I paint my truck.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 04:19 PM
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Even when it looks ok they tend to leak. It's not like it floods in the truck, just a little wet.
 
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Thanks Kevin
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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Even when it looks ok they tend to leak. It's not like it floods in the truck, just a little wet.
Thank you for breaking it down for me and for the info. So is there any way to ensure no leak whatsoever? I really just don't want to deal with any leak if possible.

Thanks again fellas.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 08:43 PM
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Thank you for breaking it down for me and for the info. So is there any way to ensure no leak whatsoever? I really just don't want to deal with any leak if possible.

Thanks again fellas.
100% only way to prevent leaks with trim is to never let it get wet
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 06:28 AM
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I only use Steele Rubber products for my vehicles. More expensive, but superb quality!!

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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Badmoonreizen
I only use Steele Rubber products for my vehicles. More expensive, but superb quality!!

Regards, Mark,
Gotta link? Never heard of 'em before.


EDIT: Found it. http://www.steelerubber.com/windshie...ket-20-0524-50
 
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 03:40 AM
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Steele rubber, truly American made. Dennis Carpenter, not always American made, that's been my experience.
 
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