How To: Replace rear window surround/fix leaking rear window
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Nice job! I'm wondering what kind of adheasive you used since the factory uses a butyl tape seal. Not a bad idea to use urethane though, thats what the windshield is installed with. Only problem is if the window ever needs to come out or be replaced it may be a pain depending on how strong that urethane is. Also a tech note urethane requires special prep and primers to adhear to different surfaces. Since these windows have studs and nuts to hold it in there should be no problem with leaking or bonding.
(8 years in auto glass)
(8 years in auto glass)
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Here's the sealant I used. I just went down and asked the local auto glass place what they recommended and they said the urethane was what they would use. So I just went and got some from Autozone and used it myself. Thanks for the input on the special primers though! So far, what I've done is working...
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Well, thanks to this thread as well as some others, I have fixed the problem, or so I think. It was pretty obvious where the seepage was coming through, so when it came time to use the adhesive, I globbed it on pretty good and thick. Did so around the screws too- good tip for prospective DIY'rs. It was simple and only took maybe 2.5 hours including washing the tools and my hands as well as cleaning the trucks inside again. Did it myself too, althaugh an extra set of hands is always a plus. Hopefully no more raining on the inside.
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