Seeking Directions for 914rubber windshield trim install, Who has done it and how Options

[griffindoug]

Looking to see what the steps are for the install of the 914 rubber windshield trim (replacing the chrome).

Everyone here says to use Buytl tape to do the install but it seems like they advise using the urethane. I am looking for info from someone that has done the install themselves and what are the proper steps?

Thanks

[SA-914]

I just paid someone $75 to reinstall cracked glass here in SA. I knew how to do it, but figured for $75 I could learn from the pros. Most glass companies will tell you its against the law to install with butyl because the glass will pop out in an accident. They will try to glue it in with urethane. There has been a lot of talk about the body flex and glueing the glass in might crack it as the body flexes.

The guys showed up, last run of the day, put the rubber on the glass, installed butyl on the glass, popped it in and left....10 minutes max..I was not happy with the quick install and they forgot to bring the primer with them. I called to complain, and the owner said since I talked him down form $150 to $75, butyl included, that's what I got....

I'm still on the fence about the rubber...the lower corners want to flare up. I used some weatherstrip glue to hold it down. The rubber just slides on the glass. Nothing really holding the rubber on the glass. There seems to be a gap under the rubber between the glass edge and the vertical edge of the windshield frame. A section of the rubber slid off of the glass, and I had a hell of a time getting it back on.

I think they used 1/4" butyl. This seemed a bit thin. I think the flat part of the frame where the glass sits is bent inward a hair on one side and the glass does not look like it is attached very well...

To be continued...