Windshield Trim Install After Window Install

[NittanyLion45]

Hello,

I jumped the gun on installing my windshield/gasket. I was pretty worried based on the posts that say installing the trim after windshield install is very difficult. However, I found a pretty simple process for sliding the trim into the gasket slot. (Try this method at your own risk - it does involve slightly modifying the gasket.)

The key, I found, was to make a small cut on the very end of each gasket slot with a razor blade.


https://ibb.co/gZn9M3bf
(sorry, can not posts pics)


So, now the very end of the slot has a flap. Using a plastic trim tool or screwdriver, the flap can be lifted up and the trim piece backing can be started into place.

https://ibb.co/bjYt3Twm

Use dish soap and water to lubricate the slot. Keep applying soap solution liberally as you slide each piece down the length of the gasket.

The order I installed was: passenger vertical, bottom, driver vertical, driver top, passenger top.

It fits tight and looks great. Good luck!

 

[bigmuddy]

Interesting!

 

[dwmckenzie]

Thanks for the tip! I installed my windshield today without installing the chrome! I just thought it would just slide right in but nope!..I’ll try this next week!

 

[gnsteam]

Thanks. I'm in the at the same place. I have all the windows, trim to install.