Front windshield weatherstripping seen better days

[silverarrow27]

That's why you order all now for later.

Thanks tb13.

[Jibs33]

I have to replace the outer weather stripping on both the front and rear windshield and was told the windows have to be removed in order to replace them (95 s14). Is this true? Was also told the oem weather stripping isn't as good as the newer stuff because of the "better" material nowadays. Was quoted $190 for the front ($150 labor (removing glass)/$40 universal stripping) and $140 for the rear. Any input is appreciated. Thx

[Alex_Zenki]

I heard something similar but not too concerned about the newer stripping being any better. A friend of mine works at a windshield replacement company and he says the odds of the glass breaking when the pull the windshield are very high. Makes this risky. Anybody done it before. Is this true that it risks breaking the windshield

[Jibs33]

Yes having to remove a piece of glass that large has a risk of it shattering. I'm assuming that's why they charge so much for labor. I was just wondering if in fact removing the glass was necessary in order to replace the weather stripping.

[KiLLeR2001]

I made a thread a long time ago, no one really cared about...

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=510511

I guess now in 2017 people are desperate for that OEM new new.

[Alex_Zenki]

That too. If there is a way or a certain universal stripping that allows you to put it on with the windshield not being removed

[crash n' burn]

Originally Posted by Alex_Zenki

That too. If there is a way or a certain universal stripping that allows you to put it on with the windshield not being removed

Pretty sure you only have to pull the windshield to replace the moulding fastener if its damaged. I'm in this situation with the back window; no need to pull it but if i put new moulding on it, won't stay secured in the upper corners.