[TR] TR4A Windshield Installation

[Chuck White]

On Sunday 25 October 2009 02:41:47 pm Ben Zwissler wrote:
>      I'm about to install my windshield glass on my TR4A and I'm 
> looking for advice on whether to use sealant and what type of sealant to
use.
> There was sealant between the glass and seal on the old seal, but its 
> not obvious that there was sealant between the seal and the frame.
> Also, when I asked my local auto body supply shop for sealant, the 
> only thing they had was a urethane sealant in a caulking tube for "modern"
> windshields where no rubber seal is used.  Assuming sealant was used, 
> what type of sealant have people had success with?
>
> I'm tempted to just not use any since I won't be driving regularly in 
> the rain anyway.  Of course, planning doesn't always stop the rain....
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Ben......


Ben,

I've helped Mark Macy of Macy's Garage install at least 4 or 5 TR4/4A
windshields and we've never needed any additional sealant.  We've never been
made aware of any leaks afterwards.

Chuck White
Xenia, OH
1965 TR4A IRS
1970 GT6+