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Door tweaking [message #224548] Fri, 04 October 2013 17:13 Go to next message
skip2 is currently offline  skip2   United States
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Decided to go for it and work on the door so it closes and seals better. Been reading the postings, but no definitive word on whether to remove window or not. If I was to remove it what is the current consensus for a sealer. I already have the door panels off, had to replace the key set. As always thanks in advance.
Skip Hartline

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Re: Door tweaking [message #224551 is a reply to message #224548] Fri, 04 October 2013 17:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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Skip, when we replace our windows with the new style, rolls of sealant tape comes with them. I bet if you call Jim B he can sell you a roll. I know Jim K sells it.
Dan

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Re: Door tweaking [message #224569 is a reply to message #224548] Fri, 04 October 2013 19:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Matt Colie is currently offline  Matt Colie   United States
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Skip,

I have bent the living "stuff" out of our door. The window has not cracked yet.

You will not be bending the door all that much and the window is mounted in rubber.

Matt

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Re: Door tweaking [message #224600 is a reply to message #224548] Fri, 04 October 2013 23:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
appie is currently offline  appie   Denmark
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After I found out how easy it is to remove windows, I will take any one out at firsth oppertunity. Reseal them and get rid of leaking

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Re: Door tweaking [message #224610 is a reply to message #224600] Sat, 05 October 2013 07:23 Go to previous message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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Butyl rubber tape for window seal. Seals well, stays pliable, easy to remove. The use of caulks, silicon-based and others may result in a difficult removal if it ever has to be done again.
JmK, Jim Bounds, Gene Dotson are GMC related sources. Keep it in the family.

Tom, MS II

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