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| | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 | Need help choosing what thickness of glass setting tape to order.
(Not interested in using silicone or urethane.)
The side window gap is about .079 in. Does this indicate 5/64 (.078) or 3/32 (.094) tape?
The windshield gap is .051 on the driver side and .045 on the passenger side (due to slight difference in glass thickness). Does this indicate 3/64 (.047) or 1/16 (.063) tape?
I'm guessing tape slightly thinner than the gap is desirable for ease of assembly, assuming modern glass setting tape is still able to be swelled by oil. Otherwise I would think slightly thicker tape would be required to prevent water intrusion. Which is correct? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,212 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,212 | You need tape half the thickness of the gap since the tape centers the glass in the channel. I bought mine from the local automotive glass shop, seem to remember is was really cheap or he gave me a good deal on it. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 | The gap I stated above was the "per side" gap, the total gap divided by two. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 9 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 9 | I would suggest going for the thicker tape for a tighter fit to keep moisture out. If it ends up being too thick to install you can always remove it and go with the thinner option. | | |
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