87-93 HATCHBACK QUARTER WINDOW MOLDINGS replacements?

[West Texas Z]

I want to change mine but I'm thinking of just buying new windows but nothing is wrong with my own.

I just want the rubber seal replacements!? lolDo they work well? Any pictures installed? Thanks

 

[bubba-dough]

You can't change the moldings without changing the entire glass. The picture you posted are covers for the original moldings. They glue on.

 

[West Texas Z]

It just sucks that my factory glass is perfect but the trim is drying out and looks horrible. The covers look cheap like they would break easily. It would be a good idea to fabricate something that could replace the rubber. I bet it would sell. damn.

 

[HotFox]

It just sucks that my factory glass is perfect but the trim is drying out and looks horrible. The covers look cheap like they would break easily. It would be a good idea to fabricate something that could replace the rubber. I bet it would sell. damn.

Yah I hear you, never had a complete quarter glass apart but seems that some one could come up with a seal kit to use your existing glass.

Scott

 

[West Texas Z]

I wonder if 50resto would be interested in making them?

 

[StreetDreamsGT]

I was just looking at mine yesterday wondering if there was a way of replacing them.... what about some type of sealant or anything? I mean there's got to be something out there...

 

[88mustang92]

i live next to a body guy and what he says to do is mask off ur glass and paint and leave ur trim exposed, use a fine grit sand paper and some rattle can primer and a trim black rattle can, 5 minutes in between each coat, he says he would do about 3 - 5 coats w/e looks good to your eyes

 

[West Texas Z]

i live next to a body guy and what he says to do is mask off ur glass and paint and leave ur trim exposed, use a fine grit sand paper and some rattle can primer and a trim black rattle can, 5 minutes in between each coat, he says he would do about 3 - 5 coats w/e looks good to your eyes

might have to do that. dang.

 

[88mustang92]

its better than replacing $700 windows

 

[T1 3VOM]

i live next to a body guy and what he says to do is mask off ur glass and paint and leave ur trim exposed, use a fine grit sand paper and some rattle can primer and a trim black rattle can, 5 minutes in between each coat, he says he would do about 3 - 5 coats w/e looks good to your eyes

I've done one window so far. It looks a lot better than it did, but it's not perfect. I've seen some guys on here get them perfect.

It took me a lot more than 3-5 coats. I used up almost 2 cans of sandable high build primer on one window. Maybe I was putting it on too thin.

This way takes some work and a lot of time, but for my car it was a lot better than $300 for new windows. My biggest problem now is that all of my other trim looks bad when compared to the quarter windows. So, I need to take all of that off and paint it too.

 

[Coast2CoaStang]

If the moldings have deep scratches and pitting, I suggest applying this before any primer is applied. It works very well, and sands smooth.

3M? Acryl-Red Glazing Putty, 05966, 21.0 oz Tube, 12 per case

 

[DocG]

So how come you can't replace the trim? I'm so used to it pulling apart separate.

Mine is fairly new....but whoever installed the new trim/windows didn't seat it right. It looks like its popping out up in the corner.

 

[West Texas Z]

I've done one window so far. It looks a lot better than it did, but it's not perfect. I've seen some guys on here get them perfect.

It took me a lot more than 3-5 coats. I used up almost 2 cans of sandable high build primer on one window. Maybe I was putting it on too thin.

This way takes some work and a lot of time, but for my car it was a lot better than $300 for new windows. My biggest problem now is that all of my other trim looks bad when compared to the quarter windows. So, I need to take all of that off and paint it too.

Do you have pics of your progress? I'm curious to see.

 

[T1 3VOM]

Here's one. I've painted the windows now, and put on a clear coat. I don't know if I did the clear too soon, but the paint in one corner rippled up, so I need to sand it down and paint and clear it again. I'll try to remember to post a picture of that when it's done.

 

[West Texas Z]

looks fantanstic so far. I didnt know you removed them to do the task. I'm doing mine still attached.

 

[West Texas Z]

any updates on the progress? I went and bought all my supplies. I'm hitting the task in the morning.

 

[T1 3VOM]

any updates on the progress? I went and bought all my supplies. I'm hitting the task in the morning.

I can't find my cable to download the pictures from my camera. While I'm looking for it, here is a thread with pictures of some windows that have been completed. You'll have to scroll down to see them.

http://forums.stangnet.com/777839-hatch-quarter-window-trim.html

I would think that it'll be fine if you do it on the car. I just liked the freedom to move the window around when I sanded and painted. If you decide to take them off at some point, remember there are 9 nuts that need to be removed. I can't believe I didn't break my window trying to pull it off with only 6 or those nuts removed.

 

[West Texas Z]

perfect. Thank you.

 

[jfman]

They sell new windows for the hatches. I'd buy new ones for the coupe if they made them.