Door window track installation question

[NCSUWoj]

Got my vent windows and door glass installed. Wouldn't you know the new felts were just a tad bit too tight and it pulled the track off the bottom of the door glass. What is the best way to re-attach that to the glass? Do I need to go to a glass shop to get some special tape or does it need to be epoxied in? Thanks!

 

[zombie66]

In the event you should need to change the glass down the road I wouldnt epoxy them in. How were they installed in the track previously? I'm getting close to installing the glass in my doors. The last set of doors I did, I used the tech writeup on here. It used rubber tubing split down the middle and placed over the end of the glass and then using soap as a lubricant it's pushed into the track. The friction fit was perfect and never once did it pop out of the track.

 

[deltarat]

When I did this, I bought the rubber tape that was originally and had the same problem. I used clear silicone in addition to the tape. I rolled the window up against a block at the top of the door to keep the silicone from getting on the bottom of the window felt.

 

[TDubya]

Mine did the same thing after installing the new window felts in the door. After several times having the track fall off of the bottom of the glass while rolling up/down the window I used clear silicone to attach it. No problems since. See you in Florence Kevin!

 

[NCSUWoj]

Thanks for the replies!! I will likely try the tech article first and if that doesn't do it then I will add some clear silicone with it. Thanks again!

 

[NCSUWoj]

The ol fuel line tip did the trick! THanks for the replies!

 

[KS.76Sport]

I worked in auto glass for 10 years.
My 20 cents-
If you are using laminate glass its easier to glue them in, less chance of breaking it driving the track on using setting tape. But once its set, its set, no moving it so make sure its in the right spot. Clean the track real good and use urethane in 3 spots about 3in long beads, ends and middle, do not use silicone. You will have to drill the glass out of the track in those spots if you ever have to replace it though.

If your using tempered glass, drive the track on with setting tape. As long as your glass is clean and prep'd, the correct setting tape thickness is used and your track is clean and in good shape, it wont come off.

Your local auto glass shop would probably drive your tracks on for you cheap (There is a proper tool BTW).

Your regular home improvement clear silicone sealer shouldn't be used anywhere on a vehicle IMO. It corrodes steel when it cures and retains moisture, guaranteed rust. Ive seen way to many vehicles damaged because that crap was used.

Okay I'm done

 

[TDubya]

I miss spoke in my earlier post. I used clear urethane, not silicone. Could not keep the track from falling off without it.

 

[69for5]

I worked in auto glass for 10 years.
My 20 cents-
If you are using laminate glass its easier to glue them in, less chance of breaking it driving the track on using setting tape. But once its set, its set, no moving it so make sure its in the right spot. Clean the track real good and use urethane in 3 spots about 3in long beads, ends and middle, do not use silicone. You will have to drill the glass out of the track in those spots if you ever have to replace it though.

If your using tempered glass, drive the track on with setting tape. As long as your glass is clean and prep'd, the correct setting tape thickness is used and your track is clean and in good shape, it wont come off.

Your local auto glass shop would probably drive your tracks on for you cheap (There is a proper tool BTW).



Your regular home improvement clear silicone sealer shouldn't be used anywhere on a vehicle IMO. It corrodes steel when it cures and retains moisture, guaranteed rust. Ive seen way to many vehicles damaged because that crap was used.

Okay I'm done

So what your saying is siliconing my floorboards, tailgate, and hood is a bad idea??