I asked the question.. EXACTLY as I needed the answer too.
That was... how to modify the rubber. The trim was/is not
a problem nor a concern. The rubber, not being a 'molded to shape'
piece..was the problem, and will be, to anyone that
has to replace one as the orig. 'ring' style is NLA.
You'll only be able to find lengths of an extrusion the shape
needed. You'll still have to deal with the lip of the seal when
trying to bend it around the corners of the glass.
Paul Tegler
ptegler@gouldfo.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@softhome.net>
To: <SPIT6CGT6@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; "CARS Spitfires@Autox. Team. Net (E-mail)"
<spitfires@autox.team.net>; <nass@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: [SPIT6CGT6] rear hatch trim - mastic and Plastisol
> Might I suggest that next time you ask the specific question you need help
> with, not the vague type you did ask? Many people would have given you a
more
> usefull answer if we had actually known the problem you were encountering.
I
> hope you figured out to use a silicone spray and not try to work it all
dry.
>
> To squirt in mastic or whatever material you happen to use to adhere under
the
> rubber seal, warming it up and using a syringe helps immensely. If you're
> working outside, I'd also suggest waiting a few months until it's warm,
> thereby greatly softening the rubber seal and making it far easier to pry
> back. Don't try to warm up the rubber seal with a heat gun in the cold.
> That's a dandy way to accidently crack the glass.
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