Hi Guys, is the $60 weatherstrip for windshield at ZCD a good fit? they also have a $400 OEM version. Whats the difference and is it worth it? later is backorder.

What about installation experience? anyone? can it be done with the dash still ON? my last item on the list is windshield moulding. It is holding but center trip as come off as it is brittle. How hard it is to take the original one out. Remove the left and right trim from the pillars and push the rubber out? There is a good installation video here though:

I used the one from vintage rubber, and I was happy with it. I think it was $150 or so, which is a good compromise compared to $400🫤

I installed with dash in place using the typical rope method.

As far as removal, carefully remove the stainless trim pieces, then use any manor of razor blades, putty knives, flat heads, etc to remove the old brittle rubber, being careful to not chip or crack the windshield.

I use a razor to temove the trim. Don't try to remove it from an old weatherstrip otherwise or you will warp it

On 2/10/2025 at 3:37 AM, Patcon said:

I use a razor to temove the trim. Don't try to remove it from an old weatherstrip otherwise or you will warp it

@Patcon warp what?

On 2/9/2025 at 10:29 PM, kcpope said:

I used the one from vintage rubber, and I was happy with it. I think it was $150 or so, which is a good compromise compared to $400🫤

I installed with dash in place using the typical rope method.

As far as removal, carefully remove the stainless trim pieces, then use any manor of razor blades, putty knives, flat heads, etc to remove the old brittle rubber, being careful to not chip or crack the windshield.

Once the rope is channeled in the rubber on the bench is it hard to fit in the grove while u pull it out? any gotchas? or just firmly position the windshield down and slowly pull the string out. Is it doable in the first try or did u make multiple attempts. I am a bit nervous taking the mirror ON and OFF again etc. May be overthinking!!!

9 minutes ago, MH77280Z said:

@Patcon warp what?

Warp the stainless trim. If it gets curved or warped, it is very difficult to get it to lay down right in the new weatherstrip

19 minutes ago, Patcon said:

Warp the stainless trim. If it gets curved or warped, it is very difficult to get it to lay down right in the new weatherstrip

Got it, yes i agree it is a thin piece of metal. I will cut the rubber around it so that it just lifts up on it own. No prying of this.

On 2/9/2025 at 10:29 PM, kcpope said:

I used the one from vintage rubber, and I was happy with it. I think it was $150 or so, which is a good compromise compared to $400🫤

I installed with dash in place using the typical rope method.

As far as removal, carefully remove the stainless trim pieces, then use any manor of razor blades, putty knives, flat heads, etc to remove the old brittle rubber, being careful to not chip or crack the windshield.

Received my vintage rubber seal. Few questions

- did u use any adhesive with it anywhere?

- do i need to take the rear view mirror / visors off?

- Do you recommend putting the windshield first or the dash? dash is already out. I was thinking get the windshield out, put the dash in, will be easy to screw in without the glass, then install the glass. Alternately without the dash there is plenty of space to play around with the glass.

I think its easier to put the glass in first

guys any comments or advice on adhesive use while installing the windshield.

The video below do no use any. The FSM does say to put adhesive. Experience you can share? I was thinking to use slight in the channel where the glass would go. Putting it where I need to insert the rope would be lot more messy?

This glass has kind of two layers. See the side pic. The brown discoloration seems to be in between the layers on the perimeter. I think most of it should be covered by the gasket. No way to remove this I guess?

No way to remove that, that I know of. The discoloration is normally caused by delamination of the plastic layer in the middle from one of the pieces of glass. If most of it will be covered I would install it. I wouldn't use a sealant unless the windshield leaks. If it does, you should be able to pry up the edge and squirt it under at the leak locations