Removal or C2 Windshield Trim a DIY Job?

[Richard W.]

I have a upper front windshield and one of by rear windshield leaks in my '63 (I know, it is Vette). I removed the side trim front pillar pieces and found that the bedding was dried up exposing a gap around the gasket. Rather than have the windshields pulled and replace the gaskets, I wanted to try taking out and replacing the bedding material. I would leave removal of the windshields to a pro but how about simply removing the trim and replacing the exterior layer of the bedding material?

Is it simply a matter of getting the proper tool and carefully removing the exterior trim? Any trick ot taking our or putting back? Where can I get something to replace the bedding material?

Is this a reasonable solution for a summer driver?

Thanks for your response.

[Steve Miller]

Re: Removal or C2 Windshield Trim a DIY Job?

Richard -

I am not a skilled body shop guy but, when it was time to remove my 1966 coupe windshield, my body shop guy contacted the local Safelite windshield dealer and he came out and skillfully removed all the trim, with special tools, and the glass itself. A $35 service call. We just recently reinstalled with our newly purchased rubber gasket, etc. for another $35 service call. He assumed liability for the glass and mounting clips. I felt it was worth the money.

Hope that helps.

Steve