Windscreen Seal Not Completely Stuck Down

gord · 18 Jan 2015 at 20:13

Hi all, quick bit of advice please.

My windscreen was recently replaced by Autoglass. He did a pretty good job and the glass is decent, so all in all I am happy. Only one slight ridge across the top which he pointed out but said would flatten with some sunshine on it. It did soften up today but it will never sit flat against the frame, so I'm thinking can I just put some sealant in there and stick it down? Something like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Granville-0...=1421587038&sr=8-2&keywords=granville+sealant

It's not leaking into the cabin, but water can sit in there and I'd rather avoid a future problem with doing something now.

Glassman · 18 Jan 2015 at 21:16

If it's not sitting right, the installer should be addressing this, not you.

What car is it?

Frozennova · 18 Jan 2015 at 21:35

What car is it?

I guess the answer depends If it bugs you or not. Chances are It will soften up and lay flat once we get some proper warm weather over the summer. It isn't however a seal, it's purely cosmetic.

Hades · 18 Jan 2015 at 21:44

Does this have the potential to allow water behind it and cause rust over the years?

Frozennova · 18 Jan 2015 at 21:55

Hades said:
Does this have the potential to allow water behind it and cause rust over the years?

Assuming the paint work in the aperture is undamaged then no. The water won't just sit behind it either as It can run down the sides and out the bottom behind the scuttle panel

gord · 18 Jan 2015 at 23:46

Glassman said:
If it's not sitting right, the installer should be addressing this, not you.

What car is it?

Z4M. I read about the seals/trim on the Z4 forum, they're quite difficult to get perfect. Getting the installer back seems a bit heavy handed to me if it's something I can fix with a bit of rubber sealant myself, or if indeed it does need fixing. The rest of the trim is pretty snug, I doubt water gets in there. When I squeeze that section it does push water out so I imagine it can pool in the gap.

Hades · 19 Jan 2015 at 00:09

Frozennova said:
Assuming the paint work in the aperture is undamaged then no. The water won't just sit behind it either as It can run down the sides and out the bottom behind the scuttle panel

OK. The reason I asked is that rust damage from poor windscreen replacements is very common in the Corrado community. They are much older cars with a different type of seal though so hopefully modern cars don't suffer the same way.

Mickey · 19 Jan 2015 at 00:29

gord said:
Z4M. I read about the seals/trim on the Z4 forum, they're quite difficult to get perfect. Getting the installer back seems a bit heavy handed to me if it's something I can fix with a bit of rubber sealant myself, or if indeed it does need fixing. The rest of the trim is pretty snug, I doubt water gets in there. When I squeeze that section it does push water out so I imagine it can pool in the gap.

I'm not sure why you're even thinking about bodging it yourself when you (or your insurance?) have paid for it doing and not had it completed properly.

It's not right, and it doesn't really matter if it's difficult or not, it needs to be right, so get them to fix it for you. Even if it's not going to cause any issues for the car itself, it just looks wrong and will possibly cause some problems when you come to sell it.

Glassman · 19 Jan 2015 at 07:29

Mickey said:
I'm not sure why you're even thinking about bodging it yourself when you (or your insurance?) have paid for it doing and not had it completed properly.

It's not right, and it doesn't really matter if it's difficult or not, it needs to be right, so get them to fix it for you. Even if it's not going to cause any issues for the car itself, it just looks wrong and will possibly cause some problems when you come to sell it.

Yup, ^ that ^.

Besides, it's meant to fit, not sit up and beg, or require sticking down with adhesive... get it looked at.

You start firing gunk in there, you own it.

Glassman · 19 Jan 2015 at 07:31

Frozennova said:
It isn't however a seal, it's purely cosmetic.

How can you say what it is (or isn't) doing when you started your post by asking what car it is!

Frozennova · 19 Jan 2015 at 08:10

Glassman said:
How can you say what it is (or isn't) doing when you started your post by asking what car it is!

Regardless of knowing what car it Is , it's clearly a bonded screen.

Haggisman · 19 Jan 2015 at 09:14

Get a hairdryer on it to properly soften it up. Or do it properly and get Autoglass back out to finish the job they were paid for.

naefeart · 19 Jan 2015 at 09:59

Haggisman said:
Get a hairdryer on it to properly soften it up. Or do it properly and get Autoglass back out to finish the job they were paid for.

This is exactly what I was going to write... but I'm not convinced heating it will even work. I would get them back to fix it. If they can't and try to fob me off, get a dealer to fix it and recoup the cost.

You don't want a water trap around the windscreen, it will cause you problems further down the line.

Westyfield2 · 19 Jan 2015 at 10:28

I'd try a hair dryer, and if that doesn't work I'd call them up.

I wouldn't go putting in any sealant though.

MooMoo444 · 19 Jan 2015 at 10:35

Why even bother with some attempt to fix? They've done a cowboy job. Get it replaced?

pastymuncher · 19 Jan 2015 at 10:43

If water can get in there then it could also freeze and force it out even further. Autoglass should be doing the job properly.

lemonade · 19 Jan 2015 at 11:31

Autoglass offer lifetime workmanship warranty, or whatever its called, so call them up and get them to fix it.

gord · 19 Jan 2015 at 13:23

Looks like a call to Autoglass first then. Thanks guys.