Can I install the windshield chrome trim without removing and reinstalling the windshield in my wagon? when I had the glass installed they used a new rubber seal. I didn’t have the chrome trim at the time but I’ve since located it. wondering if I can get it in myself without removing the glass or if the glass needs to come out?
Most times the rubber holds the trim in. So you have to remove the rubber thus removing the glass. It's not the hard with the right tool and a helper.
If the install was using the mastic that doesn't harden you can push the glass out from inside and reinstall. I have use old rubber like this on rare side window rubber but it was using the factory adhesive. Some of that was like a caulk that cleans away. If they used a glue then you have get new rubber. again not that crazy to DIY. I have done 57 ford windshields that have the dogleg. Earlier stuff is much easier. And I'm not a pro.
Thanks for the info, I’ll get some friends over and pull the glass and put the trim on over the holidays.
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