Re: KPack
Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/2/3 11:21:28
Now that the Audi is "fixed" I can turn my attention back to the Panama. German cars are the worst.
My driver's window has been cracked since I bought the car. Not a huge deal, since I drive with the windows down nearly 100% of the time. But the window run channels are completely shot, so the glass rattles around quite a bit.
I pulled the glass out and decided it would be best if a pro replaced the glass. I'm not even sure where to begin on it.
The rear window run channel and the front are different dimensions. I think the rear is just pressed into the metal guide. Steele has it (https://www.steelerubber.com/rigid-run-channel-30-0302-57) but I can probably find something the right size from Restoration Specialties. I'm not sure on the front. I know people have replaced the run channels on their cars, and was hoping they had the part number they ordered from Restoration Specialties. If it worked for others it will work for me.
Lastly, I scraped off all the old sound deadener from the inside of the door. It came right off. I will clean up the metal as best I can, then likely go through the POR-15 regimen (since I have some sitting unopened) to prevent further rust, then put the same sound deadening mats in there that I used for the rest of the car.
-Kevin
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My driver's window has been cracked since I bought the car. Not a huge deal, since I drive with the windows down nearly 100% of the time. But the window run channels are completely shot, so the glass rattles around quite a bit.
I pulled the glass out and decided it would be best if a pro replaced the glass. I'm not even sure where to begin on it.
The rear window run channel and the front are different dimensions. I think the rear is just pressed into the metal guide. Steele has it (https://www.steelerubber.com/rigid-run-channel-30-0302-57) but I can probably find something the right size from Restoration Specialties. I'm not sure on the front. I know people have replaced the run channels on their cars, and was hoping they had the part number they ordered from Restoration Specialties. If it worked for others it will work for me.
Lastly, I scraped off all the old sound deadener from the inside of the door. It came right off. I will clean up the metal as best I can, then likely go through the POR-15 regimen (since I have some sitting unopened) to prevent further rust, then put the same sound deadening mats in there that I used for the rest of the car.
-Kevin
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