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07 January 2012 #1
Black rubber rear window trim disintegrating ... what to do?
The little strip of black rubber that surrounds my car's rear window is rapidly crumbling to bits. It's a bit of a bummer since the rest of the exterior is still in excellent shape. I assume I'm not the only one with this problem. I'm contemplating just scraping off what's left since I think the chrome strip underneath would look better than what I've got now.
What are people doing to deal with it? Is the part hard to replace as a DIY job? Is the part even still available anywhere? What are the best alternatives to direct replacement? Any suggestions and advice are welcome.
Thanks!
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19 January 2012 #2
There is a part available, but I can't remember who sells, but if I remember correctly it was like $60. I have the same issue and have been fixing it every now and then by using a black-dyed silicone sealer. It comes in a little tube and I just bead it in with my finger around the windshield and over the chrome. I used painted tape to mask off areas near the paint. It works well and has held up nicely. I was actually contemplating buying that flex seal spray on rubber crap and masking over the windshield and paint and having a go at it.
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20 January 2012 #3
Interesting idea. Thanks for the input.
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27 January 2012 #4
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- 2004 2.0 9 3
Yes, this is my first post on here. Since I came on here to talk about and learn of other issues surrounding my
04 Saab 2.0 9-3 . I have this problem also. I look to new vehicles about this; as I don't see this black strip covering--??around the edge of the rear window. So, I will conclude it doesn't do anything important. Over engineering. When it rains I do not have any associated water leaks. I would not try and dig it out otherwise I would be gouging the important seal underneath the glass and around the edge. I'm going to leave it alone and maybe it will dissipate. Hope this helps.
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28 January 2012 #5
That was my main concern -- will it leak? I may do like you are and wait for it all to come off. It won't be too long at the rate is crumbling. Maybe I'll see what to do then.
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22 February 2012 #6
As long as you are not experiencing any leaks, then I think it's fine to not worry about it. If you are concerned about the aesthetics, then gently rub off the deteorating rubber and re-seal over it.
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24 February 2012 #7
Todd Saab Fan
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- 2006 9-3 Aero VTuner Stage 0
My front and rear windows did this. It was replaced underwarranty. I believe you can replace both without pulling the glass.
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08 June 2012 #8
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- 2006 9-3 Aero
You can replace without removing glass, but parts are alittle pricey.....I got lucky and windshield got cracked by rock.....I have window replacement with insurance for 50$$.....safelite installed and even gave me trim for rear free....can't beat that
it's an idea if you have that type of insurance
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30 October 2012 #9
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- 06 Oct 2012
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- Melbourne Australia
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- 2006 Aero 2.8 V6 Turbo Sedan
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