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KevinZ
May 7, 08 - 4:40 PM |
Subaru moldings
On the Subaru windshields, FW2489/2490 that take the 2490 molding, we have recently has some issues with the molding. When it is installed, everything looks fine, but a day or two later, the molding develops a rippled look to it. We only use dealer moldings, and have done many of these installations, but the problem has only started recently. I am not sure if the sunrays are doing it or what, but was wondering if anyone else had these issues, and if so, what the solution was. Thanks.
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xs
May 7th, 2008 - 5:09 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
We use the original molding back over again...We found that it fits better,oem,and there are expensive from dealer....We remove the molding from car and then put in our thermodyne oven and after 10 min.of baking we submerge it into cold water and the molding actually shrinks back into oem length.......
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GLASSSGOD
May 9th, 2008 - 2:55 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
Haven't had the rippling problem but U418 the sides down a tad so they don't come loose.
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ttech
May 9th, 2008 - 9:37 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
when in a pinch and molding is not available i use t107 molding backwards. works like a charm. never had a problem.
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howie
May 9th, 2008 - 9:44 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
Sad but True- OEM = BLEM. Nothing more.
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howie
May 9th, 2008 - 9:52 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
P.S.-SOMETIMES, Dont get crazy on me.
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Dave
May 10th, 2008 - 7:22 AM |
Re: Subaru moldings
Where do you get cold water when it's a road job?
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snowdin
May 10th, 2008 - 11:58 AM |
Re: Subaru moldings
I have found that the old moldings work the best I run a small bead in the inside just so that it sticks really good. If the old one cant be used I will revese some flex trim unless it is hot outside then I will throw the new molding on the blacktop getting it warm does wonders.
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xs
May 10th, 2008 - 12:31 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
Water cooler,we have them in the truck....
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the fixer
May 11th, 2008 - 9:26 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
xs now thats original, did u send that to ripley's i'm sure they would buy it but i'm not, just offer real advice and leave the cow chips in the field. did u know after roasting marshmallows if you don't eat them all put them in a blender on high the sugar will breakdown liquify and then pour the mixture into the ice cube tray throw it in your thermodyne heater for five minutes and whammo they puff back to original !!!
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xs
May 11th, 2008 - 9:46 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
I'd never said leave in thermodyne oven for 5 minutes,it's more like 20 minutes and the molding actually expands from heat.Thats basic 3rd grade math.expansion when hot and contraction when cold...molding heats up and expands.At the same time the molding will loose the scretch marks and then when you remove from the oven which is running about 180 degree's(internal temperature of SIKA urethane asap).then you emerge in ice cold water(34 degree's)molding will shrick and get stiff....
I'd hope you enjoy the skooling I just gave you...........lol.....Looke here Sunday skool just got taught.........
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xs
May 11th, 2008 - 9:46 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
opps meant to say 3rd grade science....lol...........
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Dave
May 12th, 2008 - 5:02 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
XS, sounds like your vans are totally equipted. You guys have mini habachis in there as well? J/K
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SBOK
May 12th, 2008 - 5:14 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
xs,
Will it shrink back to original length is the moulding has the thin metal wire in the center of it? I hope you aren't BSing cause I am going to have to try next time we are in a bind without a moulding.
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xs
May 12th, 2008 - 7:06 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
Dave
I wish we had the room to have a grill in the back..But we do have a Weber in back of the shop..We usually grill on a friday if everyone gets back early...lol....
SBOK
I cant take the credit for that idea,I actually read it on the techboard on another foruem.It sounded crazy for me also..But when I had a oportunity I tried it and It worked..dont get me wrong it wont shrink up like new but you have to trim it very little..
Life is about learning new things and having a open wind.if you have a closed mind,you would have learn nothing what life has to offer you....
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glassmanpete
May 13th, 2008 - 10:40 PM |
Re: Subaru moldings
i've only had the rippling happen in the cold weather.when it does happen i just hit it with a heat gun and it falls into place.the flexi trim does work up side down.where the mldg is so costly with cash cust: i recomend the univ. mldg which will look ok but will save them a good amount of $$$$$ cash cust:shop around---sale made
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fat man now
May 15th, 2008 - 3:12 AM |
Re: Subaru moldings
mayebe i should try this on myself. heat then cold right!!! i really need to get back into shape as to what i used to be!!
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