Ernie B Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Howdy! I am trying to find the correct replacement outer gasket for the front overcab plexi windows on my 86 Sunrader. As shown in the pictures, it is the rubber gasket that goes between the outer window and window frame. The gaskets are separating from the frame in the corner and the previous owner tried to remedy this by covering them in a ton of some kind of sealant. I’m hoping to fix his “fix”. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Honest opinion take it to a glass shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 OK for one, that seal is not (THE SEAL). The window must be sealed to the frame with windshield sealant and that's the only thing that stops leaks. Your compression window glazing is so the real seal doesn't loosen up because of the wind force hitting the front window at highway speeds. Just reinforcement. 2) You still have the seal you need. It can be renewed. Carefully remove it without breaking, pick slowly and use some lubricant to help. Then soak in hot soapy water overnight. Clean every bit of gunk off of it . Lubricate with silicone , massage it into the rubber, wipe dry and reinstall. You will be surprised that it now seems a little too long. Do your best to squeeze it into the area without cutting. All of this must be done with the window removed from the camper so have your plastic window cover on hand. I have brought back dried out rubber gasket like this a bunch of times Linda S This way you get to reinstall the whole window with new butyl tape too. I would do the reinstall on both window while your at it. I could find nothing like it but if you want to try this is the closest I could find Hehr Glazing Wedge - RV Windows (pellandent.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Here is a good one to look at if any thing is going to leak it will be a boat window. yachtsurvey.com/WindowRepair.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie B Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 They’re looking pretty rough but they might still be salvageable! I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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