Thanks everybody. So I'm hearing:
- Is the rubber weatherstrip all one moulding or is it in two parts? SINGLE RUBBER MOULDING.
Yes, but the lock strip is required with this type of Gasket
- Does the mylar strip lock the rubber weatherstrip and glass in place? YES.
- Can the mylar lock strip be replaced without pulling out the rubber and glass? YES. A SPECIAL HAND TOOL MAKES THE JOB EASIER BUT IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT IT.
- Will the glass stay in place if the mylar lock strip is pulled out? ONLY DURING THE INSTALLATION; THE MYLAR LOCK STRIP IS NEEDED TO HOLD THE GLASS PERMANENTLY.
- How are the stainless pieces fastened? STILL DON'T KNOW, DOESN'T MATTER - SEE BELOW.
Stainless was used and uses a different gasket it is retained with clips that are attached to the window frame with screws. They are not required to hold the glass in with the type of gasket it uses.
- Are the mylar lock strip and these stainless pieces available? MYLAR YES, TRIMS NO. MYLAR SHOULD BE MITRED AT CORNERS SO THAT CORNER TRIMS ARE NOT NEEDED.
Both are available, but only the mylar strips available NEW.
ALSO:
- a thin bead of sealant should be applied to the glass-to-gasket joint. Sealant is not needed at gasket-to-body joint (see question below). Only lubricant (a thin dish soap solution?) should be applied to the mylar lock strip.
Yes
- if glass and gasket are being removed and reinstalled, the clothesline rope trick is described here. It's done from inside the car.
- anytime the glass is removed from the car, GET HELP. Original windshields and backlights are too expensive to risk mishandling on your own.
Actually, that "trick" is more trouble then it's worth to me. And also more risky
- if using silicone lubricant, avoid getting ANY on the car's paint. It can play havoc with future paint repairs. Maybe better not to use silicone at all. Armor-All has the same nasty effect - use it on tires only.
not to worry about that you can remove with mineral sprites/ solvent lightly and when it is still fresh, IE: clean up you mess while you can
MORE QUESTIONS:
- Is there any harm in sealing the gasket-to-body joint, if leaks have been a problem?
only if there is a problem later. A lot more to clean up
- Is using water-soluble hand cleaner as a lubricant safe for gaskets and mylar lock strips?
