Weasel73240Z Posted March 22, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2008 I priced a new windshield seal for my Z out of Black Dragon Auto, and they have 2. They have an OE version for $270, or a repro version for $40. Now I'm sure the OE is somehow better, but is it 675% better? The cost of the repro version seems to good to be true. Has anyone had a problem using the repro windshield seal from Black Dragon? Should I just spring for the OE version? The car will always be garaged, and only driven in nice weather, no Massachusetts winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted March 22, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2008 I have wondered this myself as I will be in the same boat someday. You might call Courtesy Nissan and see what they get for the OE seal. I have found that factory parts are generally cheaper through Courtesy than either MSA or Black Dragon. Sometimes quite a bit cheaper.I did buy the aftermarket full seal kit for a 240Z that I had, but I sold the car before restoring it. The new owner finished the car and installed all the new rubber. I think I remember him saying that the glass installer struggled a bit with the windshield seal, but it looked okay once installed. I can't say if it kept the water out or not while washing the car. I never saw the car with the stainless trim in place either. I would think that could be another area of concern if the shape of the seal isn't perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 22, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2008 Price for OEM at Courtesy-$210.53. Price as NissanParts.cc-$187.53. Reasons why I don't generally buy at MSA or Black Dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7dz Posted March 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2008 I used a Percision replacement in mine and it fits really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Meanie Posted March 22, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2008 I got mine from the local Safelite auto glass guys OEM. I paid a litttle over $200 installed. Make some calls dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z train Posted March 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2008 Do the repro seals have the channel for the trim piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandip Posted March 22, 2008 Share #7 Posted March 22, 2008 I also used precision seal kit and they were and are soft and pliable. I did have a installer put in my new windshield . He told me that there are two suppliers of aftermarket seals and that one is stiffer and harder to work with. Precision he said was the better of the two. I don't know about the OEM seals. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7277 Posted March 22, 2008 Share #8 Posted March 22, 2008 FWIW i just replaced the windshiled (safelite did the installation) on my 77 and i(fingers crossed) bought the $50 MSA replacement one....to my surprise it went fine in and looks G-R-E-A-T !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7dz Posted March 22, 2008 Share #9 Posted March 22, 2008 Do the repro seals have the channel for the trim piece?Look the same and fit real well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkelly Posted March 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted March 23, 2008 Does anybody make seals with out the chrome trim? I hate chrome and don't plan on putting the trim back in. If I could find one without the trim channel, it wouldn't look like something is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted March 23, 2008 Share #11 Posted March 23, 2008 I haven't seen any seals without the trim channel. If you don't like the look, you will have to black it out. It is not a good idea to just not install the moldings. The moldings serve a dual purpose. Besides being decorative, when installed they put pressure on the rubber cinching it tight to the glass. Without the moldings it would be more likely to develop leaks eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z train Posted March 23, 2008 Share #12 Posted March 23, 2008 Sorry,Geezer-the trim molding is appearance only.It has no sealing function.I have a half dozen 620's.All the original gaskets have the trim channel in them.The after market ones don't.This is why i posed the question above.I'm restoring a King Cab and the 1/4 glass gaskets are a $180.00 for the pair available from one source only and they don't have the channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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