Rust under the windshield.
Apr 19, 2018 | 07:57 AM
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Rust under the windshield.
Hey guys, can someone help me with how I should go about repairing the rusted out spots where my windshield sits? I pulled the windshield out and noticed several places where there were holes through the metal. I have cleaned the areas real good and bought some por15 treatment kit. But what should I fill the holes with? I’m really not wanting to cut and weld in new metal. Here are pics of the worst spots.....the bottom left and bottom right corners.
Apr 19, 2018 | 10:40 AM
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Try here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...58/index4.html
and the member Rad4Runner build thread:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f199...ild-up-252300/
There are other threads about that subject in the forum.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...58/index4.html
and the member Rad4Runner build thread:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f199...ild-up-252300/
There are other threads about that subject in the forum.
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Apr 19, 2018 | 12:09 PM
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Try here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...58/index4.html
and the member Rad4Runner build thread:....
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...58/index4.html
and the member Rad4Runner build thread:....
JRich77's needs more metal work like 4Beaters^^^ (https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l#post51435716)
and Magnet's: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l#post52348923
and JRich77,
ELIMINATE THE TRIM. Do it RIGHT like Jeep did; No stupid trim that traps dirt and even saltwater, and cause rust like you just found.
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Apr 19, 2018 | 01:38 PM
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RAD4Runner's windshield repair is soft core - LOL!
JRich77's needs more metal work like 4Beaters^^^ (https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l#post51435716)
and Magnet's: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l#post52348923
and JRich77,
ELIMINATE THE TRIM. Do it RIGHT like Jeep did; No stupid trim that traps dirt and even saltwater, and caused the rust you just found.
JRich77's needs more metal work like 4Beaters^^^ (https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l#post51435716)
and Magnet's: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l#post52348923
and JRich77,
ELIMINATE THE TRIM. Do it RIGHT like Jeep did; No stupid trim that traps dirt and even saltwater, and caused the rust you just found.
You better keep that quiet around here. LOL
I am kind of curious how much junk is behind my window trim. I bet there is quite a bit even though my truck is pretty clean.
Apr 19, 2018 | 02:12 PM
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TOYOTA did it right, too, but only in the rear ...
COROLLA REAR WINDOW GLASS HAS NO TRIM
I am kind of curious how much junk is behind my window trim.
Last edited by RAD4Runner; Apr 19, 2018 at 03:16 PM.
Apr 20, 2018 | 09:43 AM
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Most welcome. If you absolutely could not do new metal, a compromise would be use good urethane windshield adhesive to install windshield, then fill gap and all holes with same adhesive. It is very strong as evidenced by how much work it took to remove the old adhesive. Then paint over it.
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Apr 24, 2018 | 03:48 PM
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You're almost guaranteed to break some clips. It would be a good idea to avoid deforming the chrome (stainless steel really) trim. Absolutely not a god idea to re-install. You can sell them to the UN-KNOWING or those who like rust around the windshield- LOL!
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