I’d trim the rubber back with a razor knife leaving just enough to hold the glass in. Then I’d mask it and paint it. Let the paint cure. Then finish removing the rubber and glass. Then re-install with new rubber. This way you won’t get paint on your new rubber and you’ll have fresh paint up under the seal, plus your masking job will be a lot easier. Make sure you don’t catalyze all your paint; you may need a little for the metal that isn’t exposed (if it’s rusty).

Good luck,
John

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1953 Willy's Pickup

John

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