Author Topic: Rear Window Seal tips? (Read 2463 times)

ak96ss · « **on:** October 29, 2006, 06:25:38 AM »

Anyone got any tips for installation of the retaining strip for the rear window seal?

What a PITA - I pulled the strip from half the rear window to put some silicone in until I can get the new seal from BMA, and it took me like 45 minutes to put it back in, slowly working my way along with a tiny screwdriver, like half an inch at a time.

I tried sliding the screwdriver along the seal, tucking the retaining strip in as I went, but it did not work very well. I'm hoping that the new seal will be slicker/easier to work with.

asubimmer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2006, 11:14:22 AM »

new ones are harder sadly, they are really stiff. Just take your time and watch out for the paint

they make a tool for it but I prefer the simple flathead screwdriver.

D. Clay · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2006, 02:25:47 PM »

http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/xq/asp/prodid.20822/TID./qx/product.htm
Looks like this. I've had just as good luck with the small screwdriver method also.

ak96ss · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2006, 02:32:07 PM »

Quote from: D. Clay;12824

http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/xq/asp/prodid.20822/TID./qx/product.htm
Looks like this. I've had just as good luck with the small screwdriver method also.

Well, who'd've thunk...

I've tried a couple of different tools, including the plastic dinnerware knife, and keep coming back to the small flatblade as well.

Ahh, well.

Thanks guys!