Non-permanent sealant for the top

[reamer]

What kind of "paste" can be used that stays in a "paste type consistency" so the top can be removes and installed through-out the seasons. Something to sandwich between the rubber and the windshield frame that won't glue it to the top, but not run off in the heat and rain?

 

[Slowleak]

DAP makes a “seasonal” temporary caulk that peels away. It might work for you. I think Home Depot has it.

https://www.dap.com/products-projects/product-categories/caulks-sealants/specialty/seal-n-peel/

 

[broncobuddha]

Get a new rubber gasket for top of windshield and use rtv to seal. The top should seal fine to the rubber and the seal will stay on the frame when the top comes off.

That's what I did.

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[reamer]

You should never use RTV silicone on sheet metal, it promotes rust... patching a spot with it and over a few years the steel (painted or not) can turn to a crusty film....

 

[BUCKWILD]

This stuff works great, It is used on RV's due to it being flexible and it peels off easily. https://www.homedepot.com/p/M-D-Bui...le-Caulking-Cord-Weatherstrip-71548/100353483

 

[Quick & Dirty]

Rope caulk, or caulking cord are the search terms. Commonly used on RV's, campers and seasonal home use. Press in place, peel off later with minimal clean up needed.

 

[jckkys]

The cowl side of the windshield hinge used similar stuff that was called body putty at the factory. It's indistinguishable from window glazing or plumber's putty. Any of these would answer the OP's question.

 

[MarsChariot]

I have used Eastwood's flexible calk for things like this. Basically a calk that is fairly durable, doesn't dry out quickly, easily removed.
https://www.eastwood.com/ew-flexible-strip-caulk-bk-2-lbs.html

 

[73azbronco]

Paste sounds messy, I'd use some type of flexible glue to glue gasket to either body or top, I'd say top.

 

[roundhouse]

Plumbers putty

 

[pbwcr]

This stuff works great, It is used on RV's due to it being flexible and it peels off easily. https://www.homedepot.com/p/M-D-Bui...le-Caulking-Cord-Weatherstrip-71548/100353483

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I use that stuff for all kinds of applications, but I sure would not use it for the purpose suggested. It will seal but getting it in the thinness required is hopeless. You could give it a try, but of course new rubber is the real solution.

Silicone works but be sure you do not get the acid cure type. They sell both kinds.

 

[bigmuddy]

Why not just buy new rubber seals that the bronco came with? What am I missing?

 

[navi]

Why not just buy new rubber seals that the bronco came with? What am I missing?

Rubber seals on a bronco with no caulk?
Sheeeit

 

[broncozx]

3m VHB tape, on the top, ?

 

[bigmuddy]

Rubber seals on a bronco with no caulk?
Sheeeit

On my hardtop I only use the factory style rubber seals without sealant, never had a leak here in the midwest.

In fact I have removed a bunch of hardtops that have never been off a stock bronco and have never seen any sign of a sealant??

Do the bronco houses sell sealants for the bronco? I don't recall seeing them, so I have to think they are no needed if your metal and rubber seals are in good shape?

 

[bigmuddy]

The cowl side of the windshield hinge used similar stuff that was called body putty at the factory. It's indistinguishable from window glazing or plumber's putty. Any of these would answer the OP's question.

Interesting, I have never seen that on any stock bronco and I have owned a bunch..