Eric,
Polishing stainless is not hard to do, but if you don't already have the
buffs, compounds, and rouge, buying them will cost a bit - may be a wash
with having someone do it.
I'm not exactly familiar with the late, high windshield trim, but if its
anything like the trim on the Z, the glass gets installed , then the trim
gets slipped into a channel. However, if the rubber is too dry or
inflexible, it'll be impossible to install the trim without tearing the
rubber. As you know, I do most things myself, but for the weather strip,
windshield glass, and trim install on our Z, I paid a glass guy $35 to do
it. Money well spent since he does windshields every day.....has never
leaked and the it was perfect. On the "R", I did it myself since it was a
cut and paste operation.
You might take the car to an auto glass shop, along with the trim, and ask
their opinion of the condition of the rubber re: a sucessful install of the
trim. They'd be the best qualified to judge.
Mark Sedlack
ZROC
Cuyahoga Falls OH
66 1600 http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
77 280Z http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Hankinson" <eric@railpros.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 12:20 PM
Subject: Winshield Stainless Trim Install
> Hello List:
>
>
>
> I have purchased some nice used stainless windshield trim to install on my
> high-windshield roadster. I am looking for some pointers on how to
install
> it. I already have a windshield installed without any stainless trim in
> place. The rubber is in so-so shape but I would rather keep it in place
if
> I can. Questions:
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>
>
> 1. I think I want to have the trim professional polished. I imagine I
> should have that done by my chrome shop before I install the trim, right?
>
> 2. Can I install the trim with my window in place with the so-so rubber
or
> is it pretty much mandatory that I get new rubber?
>
> 3. Is this something that I should not attempt on my own and instead have
a
> professional glass person do? I don't want to ruin my investment, BTDT.
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> Thanks in advance!
>
> Eric Hankinson
>
> 1969 2000
>
> 302 V8
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