Rear Quarter Window Rubber Replacement - I Have the Fix!!!
I needed to replace the rubber trim on my rear quarter windows as they were the original pieces and looked terrible. I read a lot of threads started by guys who were saying it was an absolutely aweful job to do and it took forever. One guy even gave up and took them to a window glass expert who had the correct tools. After reading all this, I was really bummed about how long and difficult this was going to be, but I was determined to at least try it myself. :(
Well I took the windows out and removed the old weatherstipping. Boy was it in bad shape. :eek: Now was the moment of truth. I soaked the window and weatherstrip in hot water for about 5 or 10 minutes and sat down to get started. Well, guess how long it took me to do that first window... drum roll please... about 40 minutes, tops! :D The second window only took about 20 minutes. :) :) :)
Boy was I pumped. I want to share my success with everyone here, so we can end the days of struggling with these. Wanna know what the secret is? I used a paint can opener that the hardware store gives you when you buy a gallon of paint. :p It is perfectly set up with a loop on the handle end for stability and a flat area with a 90 degree bend on the "business end." That configuration fit perfectly for tucking in the weatherstipping.
Did I discover the Pot 'O Gold or is this an "old hat" solution that you guys have known about for years? I am going to post on the "other" Porsche site to share my success there as well.
Cheers!