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Posted by: Steve Mar 18 2012, 11:54 AM

I finally got around to installing the Mikey main targa seal. Besides the issues mentioned in the included doc. 1. Having to trim chrome. 2. Having to trim roof rubber to match up.
All no big deal, but the top rubber is too long. Has anyone had this problem?

Passenger side looks ok


But the drivers side has a gap.

Thanks for the help!!

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 18 2012, 12:01 PM

Yes I mistakenly cut a few too long. Drop me your email I'll look up your address and exchange with you on Monday.
Sorry for the mix up.
-mark

Posted by: Ian Stott Mar 18 2012, 05:31 PM

Mines a little bit too long as well, it is interfering with closing the drivers side window properly so water gets in if its raining.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 18 2012, 05:36 PM

I do make these about 1/2" longer than they need to be. This allows for shrinkage over time. They also overcenter slightly. That's why if I make them any longer they don't work. There is some variation on the drivers side trim. For some reason about 1/2 of the cars are slightly longer. About 1/8". I have installation instructions that deal with this if you would like I can send.

They may be helpful.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 18 2012, 05:39 PM

Could a heat gun be used to shrink the seal if it were only a little too long ?

Posted by: Ian Stott Mar 18 2012, 06:51 PM

Could you e-mail me some suggestions/instructions Mike? I think you have my data on file.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 19 2012, 05:09 AM

It will slighlty, but the rubber I use is pretty stable, that's why it should only be 1/2".

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 19 2012, 05:10 AM

Yes it will help. I can get to that this afternoon.
-Mark

Posted by: Mr Pharmacist Mar 19 2012, 06:58 AM

Mark, the seal that i emailed you about a couple of weeks ago looks like the seal in the first picture - I haven't attempted again with the new instructions - i'll try later this week but i'm almost sure mine is also way too long.

thanks
Stuart Bullen

Posted by: Steve Mar 19 2012, 07:30 AM

It's pretty obvious.. Just lay it across the top of the windshield and if it's hanging over the edge by about 3" than it needs to be returned.

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 19 2012, 12:56 PM

Stewart you must have from the same batch. Fortunately I have been doing short runs on these.

At least I was consistent.

I'll PM to send another.