Side window molding

[Swagfu]

Anyone ever see anything like this happen? Looks to be stretched out. Tried to push it down and it doesn't seem to have enough space on either end to take up the slack. Any ideas? Body shop to fix or glass shop?

 

[east302]

Usually they just deform a little, but that’s pretty bad. I think others have had a glass shop do the fix. I want to say that the trim is glued to the glass, so it may mean buying a new glass for it.

 

[Doubeleive]

I would just slice the precise extra space out with a razor blade and glue it back on

 

[Fless]

Is it always like that, or only when hot/cold?

 

[Swagfu]

Is it always like that, or only when hot/cold?

It is always like that. That's how I got the truck. I am really hoping I don't need to buy a whole new glass. If thats the case I will just cut and paste like Doubelelve suggested. I haven't had any rain lately to see if it is leaking, but I don' think it it. I don't have any streak marks in that area.

 

[Swagfu]

I would just slice the precise extra space out with a razor blade and glue it back on

What kind of glue should be used? Or silicone maybe. It doesn't leak a drop luckily.

 

[Doubeleive]

What kind of glue should be used? Or silicone maybe. It doesn't leak a drop luckily.

not sure maybe swing by a body shop and see what they use or recommend

 

[Swagfu]

not sure maybe swing by a body shop and see what they use or recommend

Thanks

 

[89Suburban]

Thanks

Just trim it down like @Doubeleive said. Then go from there. Baby steps. Silicone adhesive is a bit acidic. Maybe some weather strip adhesive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063X38M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Swagfu]

Just trim it down like @Doubeleive said. Then go from there. Baby steps. Silicone adhesive is a bit acidic. Maybe some weather strip adhesive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063X38M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you