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Hey guys. Got my weatherstripping from precision. They have great how to videos but something I didn’t understand. They put 2 different sealants on the rear window but no sealants at all on the corner windows. I’m not planning on having the truck in the rain but you never know. Is there an issue to go ahead and use sealant on the corners too? It’s a 47 Chevy 2 ton

No sealant was used on the rear nor corner windows. The way those pieces are installed, they fit very tightly. I've never had one leak and I drive in the rain without hesitation. If you got the chrome lock strip, please see the notes I posted in the bodywork section about installing this. Also tips on how to pull corners so the rubber sits straight and flat.

Thanks Jon. Appreciate the guidance. I just ordered my ball end and lock strip tool. Hopefully I’ll tackle this next week. I do have the chrome strip and was able to find the posts you referenced. Thanks again

Avoid using the lock strip tool unless you just have the black rubber lock strip, Blue. It will make a big mess of the chrome strip and most of those kits you buy just send enough of the chrome strip to do the job...not more than 4 or 5 inches left over. Good luck.

In case you're curious, here is what the lock strip tool does to the chrome lock strip. I tried slipping leather, etc inside the tool to see if it helped. No dice for me...

Thanks. I’m going to give it a try. For the windshield I’m assuming I should use some of the windshield sealer?

3M 08509 (Auto Bedding and Glazing Compound) is what I used and is really good on the outside of the weatherstrip. Mask the body with good quality masking tape carefully around the edge of the windshield gasket (right up to it), use a very good caulk gun and when you're finished wipe with naphtha or mineral spirits on a cloth...not soaking wet, just moist. If you also mask the outer edge of the gasket you probably won't need to clean up much. I know some folks use the urethane stuff, but this 08509 never really dries. It stays tacky (according to 3M) about a day past always. On the inner part (where the gasket meets the windshield), you can use 3M 08693 (Auto Glass Urethane Windshield Adhesive). That will bond the rubber to the glass nicely. Same sort of clean when using this and you can mask around the perimeter (on the glass) if you want to make clean up easier.

Thanks again man. I missed one of your posts. I’ll see if I can install without the insertion tool

Just take it a bit at a time, take breaks and you'll wind up with that lock strip looking like nothing ever touched it. Keep some Dawn soap and popsicle sticks handy (or I was also told that Murphy's Oil Soap is good to use, but I didn't have any). And a nice straight and smooth screwdriver (hopefully you saw that in my post). The same gentleman told me cursing was ok when you were putting in the chrome lock strip but mine went well enough I didn't have to do too much of that. Be certain to cut the weatherstrip rubber and the lock strip longer than you actually need. Time makes it shrink.

Good luck.