How is the quarter window chrome trim removed?

[bittersweet71]

I just purchased a new chrome channel for the quarter window. What is the best way to remove the old one, install the new rubber seal and re-install the chrome channel to the window? I've never done anything like this so any advice would be very helpful!

[bittersweet71]

I got the old trim piece off. The new one does not want to fit evenly. Is there a trick to installing this?

[ent72olds]

First of all, make sure you use some sort of adhesive and tap it on carefully and evenly a little at a time...use a block of wood if you have to!

[bittersweet71]

Any suggestions on an adhesive?

[hamm36]

3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive should work fine. Part # 051135 is black.
Parts stores have it on the shelf.

[Doug69Cutlass]

When I replaced my 1/4 window trim I was told to use a special rubber tape just for this glass trim. It is called glass setting tape. I bought this tape from Restoration Specialties and Supply. It is on page 32 of their on line catalog. It is non adhiesive but is kind of like a rubbery tar like substance and can be bought in 4 different thicknesses depending on your trim channel thickness and glass thickness. You lay the tape over the edge of the glass so it is even on both sides and then press the trim piece over it, then trim the excess. The trim goes on hard and stays put once you have it pressed on. I believe they sold me 1/16" thick, but it went on so hard I would try 3/64" or 1/32" if I was going to do it again. Good luck.

[bittersweet71]

Some of that stuff came with the trim piece. I think I've got it on for good. Thanks!

[yankeesfan]

I am also working on replacing the trim on the quarter window. Can you post how you did it? I have a rubber strip that came with the trim piece and I thought I would use a little weatherstrip adhesive like hamm said, but how did you get the chrome over everything? Any tricks or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[stlbluesbrother]

Originally Posted by Doug69Cutlass

When I replaced my 1/4 window trim I was told to use a special rubber tape just for this glass trim. It is called glass setting tape. I bought this tape from Restoration Specialties and Supply. It is on page 32 of their on line catalog. It is non adhiesive but is kind of like a rubbery tar like substance and can be bought in 4 different thicknesses depending on your trim channel thickness and glass thickness. You lay the tape over the edge of the glass so it is even on both sides and then press the trim piece over it, then trim the excess. The trim goes on hard and stays put once you have it pressed on. I believe they sold me 1/16" thick, but it went on so hard I would try 3/64" or 1/32" if I was going to do it again. Good luck.

I'm in the process of re-attaching the chrome quarter window molding on my convertible and found this thread during a search.

The Fisher Body manual mentions using either a "medium-bodied sealer or body caulking compound .... to provide either a watertight seal or for anti-rattle measures". What 'off the shelf' sealer has anyone used with lasting results? I have Weatherstrip adhesive, but i dont' think it's the same thing.

Also, I like the process outlined above by Doug69Cutlass where glass setting tape is installed. Anyone else use this with success? And if so, what thickness of tape was applied? Thanks in advance.

[70Post]

Throw away the rubber seal that comes with it if that was included (not the rubber seal that slides in and contacts the door glass when both windows are up)....they are a joke and junk.

Use glass tape as already mentioned.

If you use glass tape then you won't need ANYTHING ELSE...just like the factory did and those things stay on a LONG TIME.