Rear Window Trim

[Brett Proctor]

I have no idea where the best place is to post this so I'm putting it here

A while back I asked what members are doing about the rear window box to give it a cleaner look. (couldn't find that post)

Well here's my solution.

I guess this will have to wait.
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[Brett Proctor]

OK lets try this again

OEM fitting

Trimmed the window box back

Trimmed installed. I'm calling it a trim because the seal is questionable.

The only problem is it can't make the tight turns.

It doesn't take much to hold it down and I was thinking that a few drops of CA glue would hold it down

this is the trim

Thin Side Lip Push-On Weatherstrip | Steele Rubber Products

Dual durometer Thin Side Lip Push-On Weatherstrip with rounded top. Flexible core bends to fit flanges .060" to .140" thick. Flexible steel spine with a molded on sponge density for a proper seal.

www.steelerubber.com

But I found this trim that states it can make tight turns so I ordered some. We'll see how well it works when it gets here. Same as the other trim but made with a different rubber

Thin Side Lip Push-On Weatherstrip | Fire & Rescue Seals | Steele Rubber Products

Steele Rubber Products offers the best quality weatherstrips designed to deflect moisture, soil, and foreign objects out of the cab doors thereby providing a positive seal. Available by the foot.

www.steelerubber.com

 

[farfegnubbin]

That looks like a useful product to know about. Good find!

 

[Brett Proctor]

Got the other trim in today and I have the same issue with the corners.
I guess I'll have to add a little adhesive or sealer in the corners to hold it down. Other than that it works.
I wont permanently install it till I get the car painted
Looking at it you can add a sealer between the trim and the body to form a watertight seal.

 

[Brett Proctor]

Looking at it you can add a sealer between the trim and the body to form a watertight seal.

A visual may help here

Peal back the lip of the trim and apply a bead of silicone between the trim and body will prevent any water getting pass

 

[Brett Proctor]

Looking at this a little closer the lip of the trim doesn't apply much pressure to seal out water so applying a bead of silicone at that point all around would help keep any water from getting pass.
Of course adding some form of sealant at the lip would help also.