Interesting.... I have seen two methods for installing the windlace- pulling it through with lubricant, and laying it next to the channel and stuffing it in the groove a little bit at a time.
Sparky, it is a new windlace, although not from Steele. It does not appear to be oversized at all (unlike my driver side vent seal, which will not fit at all). If I contour to fail with this windlace, I will pick up another from Steele.
Carl, I was thinking the opposite- that Astroglide would be more embarrassing...lol Great idea using an extra piece to find the tight spots. I wonder what the factory used to slide it in- Dapper Dan?
Thank you both- this gives me more to work with.