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Posted by Jon S. SW Kansas 533i on July 30, 2001 at 10:22:50:

In Reply to: It ain't supposed to be brown.... posted by Jeff D. on July 29, 2001 at 22:30:05:

I replaced mine several years ago, and found that using a hair dryer to soften the plastic strips helps them conform to the corners much easier.

Jon S.


I got tired of looking at that nasty brown windshield gasket seal and broke down and replaced it. I asked when I was at the "Stealer's" parts counter and all he said I needed was lots of silicone lubricant. They of course didn't sell it. I went to my local parts store and told them what I was doing, what I needed, and what the stealer told me. The closest thing he said he had was Liquid Wrench w/Teflon.

Bavauto sells a tool that's supposed to make the insertion easier but it cost's $20 and I needed the instant gratification. Plus I read on here once that it could be done with a nice big flat-head screwdriver. The more lubricant you use, the easier it is. Took me about 1 hour to do the front and back. Anyways, the difference is phenomenal. All together, it cost me about $40 for the gaskets and lube. I could have gotten the gaskets cheaper if I had mail ordered them, but I was working on a wim. Here's a few pix.








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