jimw Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 As you can see my rear screen is pretty cruddy and has lost 90% of the 10mm plastic edge trim. I was was wondering if i just raked out the old flaky sealer and just sealed it with a neat bead of black silicon there would be no need for the plastic trim? ( not sure if that is available anywhere?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Later cars didn't have them, I guess because they were such a PITA, so ditching it seems like a good idea. Silicone should work but you may find it's awkward to get a decent (clean) surface for it to adhere to, windscreen (or body panel) adhesive may stick better but is awkward to get a neat line unless you're used to working with it, Dum-Dum should be OK but it does shrink back after a while (If you're passing Bawburgh and want the Dum-Dum option then feel free, I have a massive tin of it). Sorry that's three imperfect options but even the fitters who put my front screen in admitted it's a compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimw Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Cheers Andy, I'll have a hunt around and see whats available locally. Its hard to see that the plastic trim actually did anything constructive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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