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Salon Windshield Leaks

Capt__Pete
Guest Contributor
I'm getting water pooling on the ledge below the windshield at the front of the salon. It appears that the rubber molding/gaskets around the glass has hardened and shrunk away from the corners of the glass. I'm not sure if they are really seals or just cosmetic. The problem could be the bond between the glass and the frame.

Any thoughts? Can you suggest a fix?
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wingless
Rising Contributor
That is a common problem. Purchase new rubber seal material (by the foot). Mine has two different types, one for the center and a different for the rest.

Remove the existing rubber. Remove the concealed screws, one at a time. Inject sealant into each screw hole then replace the screw.

Using the new replacement rubber, cut the first end to match the angle of the window frame. Jam it into position as far as possible. Mark the second end to be a tight fit, also matching the window frame angle. That way when it starts shrinking it will have the most length possible to shrink before the end is exposed.

Mine has held up GREAT for years using this method.