1967 911 Coupe - Replacing front & rear windshield seals

Another related question for this discussion: What is the process for test fitting the new seals and anodized mouldings to ensure correct fitment on final installation?

I can attest to the value of the OEM Porsche seals ordered directly form Porsche. I've replaced
so many seals... in dozens of 911's. OEM is the only way to go. With aftermarket you will CURSE
the entire install process... and attempt the installation possibly 6 times and not be successful.
There will be gaps, the rubber won't seat "right"... to where it looks good. Let alone seal potential
outwater. Then you risk breaking your windshield every extra minute of working on it.

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Another related question for this discussion: What is the process for test fitting the new seals and anodized mouldings to ensure correct fitment on final installation?

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You don't test fit the seals,,,,what you do test fit however is the aluminum trim. If it isn't perfect the glass doesn't fit right and the trim will try to pull out of the rubber, especially in corners. I lay the trim in the windshield opening and make it fit the frame opening perfectly, not only in plan view ,but also in twist mode, ie. the barb that fits into the rubber groove must be perpendicular to the rubber. Usually the trim is bent up by careless removal, the trick is to never touch the trim, you remove the rubber from around the trim barb, you DON'T pull the trim from the rubber. And by the way, even new trim will arrive bent!!

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You don't test fit the seals,,,,what you do test fit however is the aluminum trim. If it isn't perfect the glass doesn't fit right and the trim will try to pull out of the rubber, especially in corners. I lay the trim in the windshield opening and make it fit the frame opening perfectly, not only in plan view ,but also in twist mode, ie. the barb that fits into the rubber groove must be perpendicular to the rubber. Usually the trim is bent up by careless removal, the trick is to never touch the trim, you remove the rubber from around the trim barb, you DON'T pull the trim from the rubber. And by the way, even new trim will arrive bent!!

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I’m absolutely agree & am pleased that this has been highlighted. Often not enough attention is paid to forming the trims prior to fitting the windshield & has to be attempted during the installation, which is far from ideal. It’s well worth the effort for an easy install & an excellent result.

Like Ed, I pre-fit the trim. Once installed a little hardwood block into which I sanded the same radius and a thin putty knife allow for final massaging

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You don't test fit the seals,,,,what you do test fit however is the aluminum trim. If it isn't perfect the glass doesn't fit right and the trim will try to pull out of the rubber, especially in corners. I lay the trim in the windshield opening and make it fit the frame opening perfectly, not only in plan view ,but also in twist mode, ie. the barb that fits into the rubber groove must be perpendicular to the rubber. Usually the trim is bent up by careless removal, the trick is to never touch the trim, you remove the rubber from around the trim barb, you DON'T pull the trim from the rubber. And by the way, even new trim will arrive bent!!

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I’m absolutely agree & am pleased that this has been highlighted. Often not enough attention is paid to forming the trims prior to fitting the windshield & has to be attempted during the installation, which is far from ideal. It’s well worth the effort for an easy install & an excellent result.

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Like Ed, I pre-fit the trim. Once installed a little hardwood block into which I sanded the same radius and a thin putty knife allow for final massaging

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Thanks Fellas, I appreciate your insight... I'm a ways away from this task, but I'll be more confident in doing the job when I get to it.

The trim corners pop out with aftermarket seals.

Well….I would like some direction on my rear glass install, using Porsche rubber seal & trim
Here are photos …
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Seems 2 of the corners are slightly up form the rubber ….
- will these be able to be corrected after install ?
- does the trim need to twist outward or inward for better fit
- what tool/tools are best to move the corner trim, my hands have pressured as much as I can ?
- can this unit be installed by one person (me)

Thanks for assistance
Frank

don't forget to have the 2 clips in place when you install it, or you may have to take it out again

What 2 clips? The ones that cover the ends between the 2 trim pieces?