Window rubber seal July 09, 2020, 08:04:53 pm Last year Vince installed new rear windows on our MB, and the rubber seal on one corner has lifted up about a quarter inch as per the picture.Does anyone know if this is simply cosmetic or should I do something. I am thinking about putting some 5200 in it to glue it down. Anyone else have a similar problem and done a fix?
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #1 – July 09, 2020, 08:30:08 pm It looks like the rubber gasket strip was not allowed enough play as it was put into place around the corner; in other words, the gasket was “stretched” and is now pulling loose. I wouldn’t try to stick it down; I think it will just pull loose again. You might consider removing and re-installing the entire strip, fitting it carefully around the corner. There will be a small gap if you do this; it would be a good idea to consider where the gap would be least visible and adjust the gasket accordingly.You will likely receive other suggestions; good luck. 1 Likes
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #2 – July 10, 2020, 02:03:11 am I am thinking this small strip must be put in with some kind of sealant. Maybe Like a loctite silicone sealant?By the way, Todd at Lazy Daze wasn’t much help for something they Installed 10 months ago. He said that their new window supplier is in Michigan and maybe we could stop by there if we were in that area. We are actually in Southern California. Oh well.
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #3 – July 10, 2020, 02:37:22 am Hi Jackie. My old '99 windows are different than your dual pane. 3M 5200 does come in small tubes in black. Amazon.com: 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 – Permanent Bonding and Sealing...I would use it to glue the strip back in place. Clean well first. Make sure that water can't penetrate into the wood framing. My favorite is to use blue painters tape (3M also) to hold it all together until it cures. Generally the tape will come off later and can be scraped off without affecting the finished looking rubber strip underneath. Might want to try this on something else for practice first. I couldn't find black that said it was fast cure, but I'd think that there should be small tubes. I'm disappointed that Todd wasn't more interested in the poor durability of a repair that had to be pretty expensive. RonB As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #4 – July 10, 2020, 03:18:37 am I'm not sure is the rubber piece is removable, it may wrap around the glass, providing the seal between the glass and the metal frame. While the gap is unsightly, the more important fix is to seal the glass to prevent leakage.The 3M 5200 Ron linked to is the stuff to use to fill the lifted area. Tape it off as suggested before applying.The black 5200 is the slow cure version and will take several days to cure, it will remain sticky for at least two days.Apply the 5200 and then leave it alone for a few days.If the window seals look like they have shrunk, with the rubber pulled away from the glass, I suggest using a specialized silicone made for sealing glass, it is the only application where I will use silicon sealant on the coach.Amazon.com: Permatex 81730 Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer,...Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #5 – July 10, 2020, 09:51:37 am I forgot all about the 5200 coming in black. Also looking at the permatex. Will Pick one and give it a shot. Thanks much
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #6 – July 10, 2020, 10:31:14 am OK, I didn't look closely enough at the photo; it appears that this is a rear side window on an MB. The rear (back and side) windows on a TK and an MB are the same, and my TK's side window has no rubber gasket on the outside; the frame is solid metal. Neither does the back window, which was replaced at the factory a couple of years ago (also a sloppy installation). It appears that LD is installing different windows now from the type that were installed in my rig, including the replacement; Jack mentioned that Todd told him that the current window supplier was in Michigan. IMO, even if the window was replaced 10 months ago, the lifting gasket is a product and/or installation flaw and should be repaired by the factory.
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #7 – July 10, 2020, 10:34:40 am Hi Jackie; I think the Permatex silicone is better at 'flowing' around the glass to seal water out. But the 5200 would be best for gluing the loose rubber down onto the glass for a cosmetic fix. RonB
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #8 – July 10, 2020, 10:37:03 am "...the more important fix is to seal the glass to prevent leakage."I don't claim to know the first thing about a situation such as this but it would be my inclination to consult with a reputable Automotive Glass business to see if something might be done locally.
Re: Window rubber seal Reply #9 – July 10, 2020, 11:50:47 am Quote from: RonB - July 10, 2020, 10:34:40 amHi Jackie; I think the Permatex silicone is better at 'flowing' around the glass to seal water out. But the 5200 would be best for gluing the loose rubber down onto the glass for a cosmetic fix. RonBI believe you are right on advantages of both. Will probably go with Silicone.Although they have a new supplier now, these were windows made by the original supplier. Kind of wish Vince was still there but I think I will do it myself, or call auto glass repair facility.
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