Quarter Window Seals

Old quarter window seals tend to shrink, crack and harden; spoiling the appearance of your car, and causing wind and water leaks. New seals are simple to install; you can do it yourself in just a few minutes.

 

1) To remove the old seals, it may be necessary to first remove the old door jamb that attaches with 3 or 4 screws, depending on the model of your car.

2) Now remove the screws, if any, at the base of the old seal.

3) With a pair of pliers, grip the seal at the bottom and pull down firmly. Use your other hand at the middle of the strip to help slide it out and keep the chrome from coming off the window.

4) Use a wire brush to clean out any rust, dirt, or debris.

» Note: Place a strip of masking tape over the outside of the metal channel to help protect the chrome from being scratched by the wire brush.

5) Use 3 M Release Agent to remove any old adhesive.

6) Next, spray water or Windex to the back of the new seal to make it easier to slide into the channel. On models that do not have screws to anchor them in place, apply a light bead of adhesive to the inside of the channel.

7) Now slide the seal into place and replace any screws and reattach the rubber door jamb. The job is done.

» Caution: If you are re-chroming your quarter window channel, care should be taken to protect the side channel from chrome plating. Heavy chromed channels may cause a very tight fit when installing quarter seals.