What is this window seal called and has anyone replaced it???????

[Squirrelsmith]

this seal has failed. Anyone know where to buy one and how to replace it? Or what it's called???

 

[Squirrelsmith]

is there a more active tahoe forum?

 

[Doubeleive]

I have always just called it a side window, I would look on ebay or go by a reputable glass repair shop and see what they can order.

 

[east302]

is there a more active tahoe forum?

It’s on a different forum, but here’s where someone had the same question. You might post and see if they found a solution.

A windshield or body shop may have some suggestions, surely they’ve run into this before.

http://www.gmt400.com/threads/tahoe-window-seals.40615/


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[Squirrelsmith]

Thanks!

 

[DallasTahoe]

I kinda have the same problem, what I was told is that the window has to be removed because the seal wraps around the glass. So the seal supposedly is not replaceable by itself


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[Rocket Man]

Clean it with alcohol, mask it off and use silicone.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I was thinking just get a bit of clear epoxy but you think silicone would be the right choice?

 

[PG01]

Clear silicone will work better than epoxy. Its also easier to work with.

 

[PG01]

I kinda have the same problem, what I was told is that the window has to be removed because the seal wraps around the glass. So the seal supposedly is not replaceable by itself


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This^^^^. even the rear doors the trim/seal is made with the glass. Older c/k models it was a simple rubber gasket.

 

[PatDTN]

If you haven't already I'd suggest taking it to a good glass shop and get an estimate to do it right. It's what they do.

 

[Rocket Man]

So yes you have 2 options- have the glass replaced if you want it to look perfect but it will cost you quite a bit, I'm guessing $150-250 or use silicone after you clean the inside of that bulge and get any debris out. Silicone will seal it and then if you use some good 2" blue tape you should be able to push it down against the glass while it dries and then afterwards trim the excess off. It might come out looking nearly perfect after this. I would try silicone first and if it bothers you afterwards because it doesn't look perfect, get it replaced at an auto glass shop. I used to do auto glass and I've done it both ways.

 

[TigerEyz3]

The rubber piece is not the seal. The actual seal is under the glass. However, to professionally fix the surround bulge, you'll have to replace the entire glass - which comes with the rubber surround.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

clear silicone it is

 

[Squirrelsmith]

So yes you have 2 options- have the glass replaced if you want it to look perfect but it will cost you quite a bit, I'm guessing $150-250 or use silicone after you clean the inside of that bulge and get any debris out. Silicone will seal it and then if you use some good 2" blue tape you should be able to push it down against the glass while it dries and then afterwards trim the excess off. It might come out looking nearly perfect after this. I would try silicone first and if it bothers you afterwards because it doesn't look perfect, get it replaced at an auto glass shop. I used to do auto glass and I've done it both ways.

thanks!

 

[fastpat]

The fixed side windows are installed almost exactly in the same way the windshield is installed. Getting matching privacy glass, if the window gets broken would be the difficult issue. Best you go to a shop that installs automotive glass to get the glass resealed, you might want to do both sides to have them "zero timed" in a sense.

 

[Kelsda]

It’s part of the glass only fix is a new window it’s vinyl coated metal pack rust

 

[TARDIS]

I was thinking just get a bit of clear epoxy but you think silicone would be the right choice?

Trust everyone here when they say, use Clear Outdoor (Window/Door) Silicone.
It will seal properly
Easier to apply for a clean hidden finish
Slice it with a knife and peel it off when your new weather stripping allows.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I ended up getting "flowing" silicone from the auto parts store. Worked great!

 

[fastpat]

I ended up getting "flowing" silicone from the auto parts store. Worked great!

Good deal, a basic rule for the future is never use epoxy or other permanent or semi-permanent adhesive on something that may have to be removed and replaced in the future.