Re: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers
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Re: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers



Hi Dan ,
I don’t think mineral spirits  touch  silicone , 
There is special stuff . And it does not work all that great  

But like you infer it is just incompatible with body work — period .
But if car is painted already and you are careful can probably use it just as you say .. 

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On Jan 4, 2023, at 9:35 AM, Dan Plotkin <dplotkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



Be careful using silicone on a car headed for a paint booth. A molecule of the stuff will fisheye a paint field. When using silicone and going to paint wipe the car down with pre-cleano or mineral spirits. I second the notion on refraining from WD40 on rubber. I use silicone to soften old rubber before reuse. I reused the windshield gasket on my 61 Plymouth when I pulled it for paint, basically did what Ron suggests. Then soaked the rubber in a pail of silicone for a week or so. Went back in easier than it came out.

 

Danny Plotkin

 

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Grady
Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 8:47 AM
To: Wayne Bakewell <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

 

I’d avoid hydrocarbon “ lubricants” on the rubber - like WD40 , as they will destroy it long term 

I believe professional installers use soap based lubricants , “soapy water “ etc . 

Silicone is probably best fur rubber it preserves it but it gets everywhere , a mess on paint . Does not hurt paint but can’t get it off 

John 

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On Jan 3, 2023, at 11:20 PM, Wayne Bakewell <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



Gee thanks 

Very appreciated 


From: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 4:49:29 PM
To: Wayne Bakewell <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

 

First thing is to gain a thorough understanding of how the rubber locks by folding into itself. You need to unlock it with a nylon drift. Never use a metal tool. Everything, including the seal-to-gasket area, should be soaked in a slippery penetrant, like WD-40 or PB Blaster. Once you get it unlocked, use the drift to wiggle the glass loose from the gasket. Every area of the glass must be free from the gasket. Then begin to push from the lower third of the glass, where it begins to curve. Just light pushes as it begins to release. It will free up and pop out.

 

Be sure to read the shop manual for additional instructions. When reinstalling, start from the top edge then the sides, and finally the bottom. Use the nylon drift to help you out. This is a two person job, BTW.

 

Again, DO NOT cut the gasket.

 

Ron

 


From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wayne Bakewell
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2023 10:25 PM
To: Ron Waters; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

Hi Ron,

I haven’t removed the glass yet, I need to do some slight rust repairs around the rear screen. I’m concerned with getting the glass out without breaking the glass so thought I would cut the rubber.

 

The front shield I wanted to clean up the edges for painting, but I think I will leave it alone after hearing that.

 

Any hints on removing rear glass?

 

Wayne  

 

Here's the deal: You can't. They are not reproduced. The repro stuff you see from 'major vendors' is junk. It's generic and doesn't work. If yours is in fairly good shape, recondition it. If someone along the way expedited glass removal by cutting the rubber, that was a major mistake. So here's what can be done: For the windshield, understand that it's a W451, which means that any Mopar 2dr hardtop or 4dr hardtop from 1957, except Imperial, also uses the same gasket. Also, 1958 Plymouth hardtops retained the W451 windshield while the other makes went to the later W453. So you have to get one from a parts car. Regarding the rear glass, any senior model 2dr HT that has the large rear window will use the gasket that you need.

 

Are these very desirable candidates for reproduction ? YES !

 

Ron

 


From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wayne Bakewell
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2023 7:11 PM
To: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

Hi,

I am wanting to know where I can buy new front and rear windshield rubbers for our 57 300c.

 

Regards,

Wayne

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