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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 08:09 AM
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Windshield weather strip question

I cant seem to find an existing thread on this so ill see if anyone has some knowledge on this. Im getting the car painted and I need to address some previous rust and prep work where the windshield meets the roof. My question is, can I cut out the weatherstrip/trim that is at the top? I wouldnt think it matters being that the windshield is glued in, but I want a second opinion first. Id prefer the car without it as well. Ill attach a picture
Old Oct 28, 2019 | 01:20 PM
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It will make a lot of noise without it. Some cars are designed without weatherstripping. Your best best is to ask a local windshield repair shop if they felt it would be possible to get it in position and water tight. If you ask a national chain they'll (Safelite, etc) likely give you some by the book answer.
Old Oct 28, 2019 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Theslaking
It will make a lot of noise without it. Some cars are designed without weatherstripping. Your best best is to ask a local windshield repair shop if they felt it would be possible to get it in position and water tight. If you ask a national chain they'll (Safelite, etc) likely give you some by the book answer.
That was probably my next move. Thanks for the response. I was mainly concerned about leaking lol. But it has to come out to fix that rust before it gets bad and I want to avoid removing the windshield
Old Oct 28, 2019 | 10:12 PM
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Yank it out and install a new one.
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