Re: [alfa] Alfetta Glass - OUT DAMN SPOT!!!

["The Baylys" <dabaylys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If your glass is retained by a rubber gasket I would only use one of the
proprietary mastic style windshield sealants.  Silicone is unreliable in
this application and if you need to re-seal later, it won't allow you to get
any more into the gasket/glass interface.

The windshield sealer I use remains pliable and allows for movement without
breaking the seal, plus it has 'self-repairing' properties.  It doesn't act
as a glue like silicone does, though I do use it to locate the inner door
plastic sheeting.

I only ever seal the outside so if moisture does get in it stands a (small)
chance of drying out.   Seal the glass-to-gasket seam and the
body-to-gasket.  Allow a few days for it to ooze out then remove the excess
with a non-metallic scraper and finish with a mild solvent such as kerosene.

Beatle
'67 Duetto
Oz
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "S Hooper" <hoop1128@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 8:52 AM
Subject: [alfa] Alfetta Glass - OUT DAMN SPOT!!!


> Hi all.  I have 2 questions about glass (which is alfa content because
they
> directly pertain to my 78 Alfetta GT :)
>
> 1. How does one go about getting very old hard water spots off of glass?
My
> Alfetta's rear window is covered with these.  I have tried Windex, CLR,
> numerous other cleaners, and even Toothpaste on the recommendation of a
> friend.  Any ideas?
>
> 2.  What is the correct way to seal window glass (especially with the
metal
> trim around my rear window)?  I have heard 2 conflicting opinions:  just
> window and rubber of the seal, nothing else & bead of silicone at trim and
at
> rubber touching paint.  I hope that made sense.  Consensus?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Best,
>
> Steven Hooper
> 78 Alfetta GT
> 91 164S
> Cupertino, CA
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