Aftermarket windshield gaskets... what's your experience?

[booter]

Hello all,

I pulled my front windshield on my RR to repair some shoddy work from the pervious owner, it leaked like crazy the first time I got caught in the rain. The lock strip was cut off in a few places to make room for the reveal moldings. :loco: minimal sealer also...My RR has a PPG aftermarket front windshield which I'll be reinstalling. What's your experience with an aftermarket gasket as far as fit?? How does Softseal compare to Steele? I haven't called the dealer yet to see if any Mopar ( P/N 2811263 ) ones are still available.

Thanks, Dan

 

[Basketcase]

I've used two from Year one without any trouble.

 

[BBillyC]

Hey Dan

I am doing the exact same thing myself, along with a new headliner sails and trim. Let me know how you make out with this. I am still having trouble finding a windshield. There are used ones on e-bay but if they are as old as mine they've probably got some pitting and fogging about to happen. Thanks Bill

 

[BBillyC]

Actually, if you look at my avitar you can see the fogging in the lower left corner of the windshield....it's got to go!

 

[Big John]

I got a new windshield from AMD. I haven't put it in, but the dealer that sold it to me told me its one of the better repops.

 

[BBillyC]

AMD???? Can't find it on the net.

 

[mac]

sofseal is the way to go. the installer from the glass shop thanked me multiple times for getting what he said was a quality gasket.

 

[booter]

AMD???? Can't find it on the net.

BBillyC,
I've seen ads in some of the Mopar magazines for their repro glass, it supposedly very close to OEM. Here's the link:

http://www.autometaldirect.com/


Thanks for the input guys,
Looks like I be installing a Softseal.