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Old 04-16-2008, 03:06 PM
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Default glue/sealant for rear hatch reseal

I was wondering what I should use for a rear hatch reseal. I have searched a bit but there's a bunch of opinions and I don't really know what to go with.

Any new developments in what is the best to use?
Old 04-16-2008, 03:35 PM
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You want a urethane based glass adhesive. Go talk to the guys at a local glass installer. They deal with this stuff every day.
I ended up just having them do it for me; didn't remove the glass, just cleaned up the old stuff, and injected some sealant. I was going to then just mask off and paint a strip around the edge on the outside to clean up the look, but they did it for me. Since I don't have a concours car, I really don't care about having a 1" black strip around the edge of the hatch.

The best part was when I went to pick it up, they said "no charge..."
Old 04-16-2008, 06:03 PM
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3M Windo-Weld. But consider having it done, if at all possible - BTDT, it sucks!!!
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Awesome, thanks for the help guys.
Old 04-17-2008, 09:24 AM
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Mine is separating a tad at the top. When should I reseal it?
Old 04-17-2008, 09:30 AM
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I would do it just before you crack open a window at highway speed and the rear hatch glass goes flying.

After that....it's too late.
Old 04-17-2008, 10:48 AM
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I'll be sure to tape a string in between the hatch and the frame so that doesn't happen. Thanks!



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