Author Topic: Convertible windshield sealer (Read 201 times)

68EFIvert · « **on:** May, 03, 2010, 05:53:49 PM »

When the body shop put my windshield in they missed a couple clips on the trim so it doesn't fit flush with the rubber. They also forgot to put some sort of bedding sealer that goes between the trim and the window frame. Now when I was the car water leaks between the trim and window frame. What kind of sealer should I use under the window frame to stop the leak?

gotstang · « **Reply #1 on:** May, 03, 2010, 06:12:29 PM »

3M Bedding and Glazing. I forget the 3M number, but it's some gooey chiat.

68EFIvert · « **Reply #2 on:** May, 04, 2010, 05:30:46 AM »

Thanks for the info. Do you put it on the top and sides only or do you need it on the bottom trim as well?

gotstang · « **Reply #3 on:** May, 04, 2010, 05:52:39 AM »

Been a while since I messed with a windshield in one of these cars, but it goes everwhere and Ford used a LOT of it. Probably more than 1 tube to do the windshield...they gooped the heck out of them.

PJ Moran · « **Reply #4 on:** May, 04, 2010, 07:09:23 AM »

3M Bedding and Glazing compound.

It must be applied between the rubber and the glass, and between the rubber and the window frame. It's a messy job.

Also, you must apply it between the header trim and the rubber.

I suggest you make the shop remove and properly reinstall your windshield. Failing that, get a buddy and redo it yourself. There are articles "out there" on how to do it. It's not that bad - just messy. Been there, done that.

I'm afraid that if it wasn't properly sealed when set, you will never get it leak free.