Windshield Problem... - Page 2

dkl · #1 03-22-2010, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the input. There's currently no leaks, so I might hold off in having it replaced (I might just buy the gasket and have a windshield shop install it).

It's weird that I've never had this issue in all of my previous cars and some of those cars were street parked 24/7. This is the first that I've seen on the X and it's been garage kept all of its life.

omodos · #2 05-18-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dkl

Thanks for the input. There's currently no leaks, so I might hold off in having it replaced (I might just buy the gasket and have a windshield shop install it).

It's weird that I've never had this issue in all of my previous cars and some of those cars were street parked 24/7. This is the first that I've seen on the X and it's been garage kept all of its life.

Evening, old thread i know but my seal is in the same state as yours in the pic you showed, did you ever get leaks with it in that condition?

wpoll · #3 05-18-2019, 04:15 PM

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Evening, old thread i know but my seal is in the same state as yours in the pic you showed, did you ever get leaks with it in that condition?

The windscreen should be sealed to the body independently of this trim piece, which does nothing the keep water out - its most likely there to reduce noise and for cosmetic reasons.

omodos · #4 05-20-2019, 01:24 AM

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The windscreen should be sealed to the body independently of this trim piece, which does nothing the keep water out - its most likely there to reduce noise and for cosmetic reasons.

Helloooo ,phew good to know as mine is deteriorating fast, i an certain its the heat and use of a sun protector visor inside that covers all the windshield during summer, this protects the interior leather frm sun damage, but channels all that heat upwards too, so if it crumbles totally ya reckon i can get get way will installing sum thin weather strip in gully ?and or a plastic strip along glass ? Its a matter of time for the whole thing to crumble off

dkl · #5 05-19-2019, 12:55 AM

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Evening, old thread i know but my seal is in the same state as yours in the pic you showed, did you ever get leaks with it in that condition?

No leak til this day and I still have not replaced it yet. It looks much worse today than that picture posted 9 years ago! Since this is mostly a cosmetic piece as others have indicated - the windshield itself is sealed to the body independently of this trim piece, I may just leave it as is. My car is black and it's barely noticeable unless you know what to look for.

omodos · #6 05-20-2019, 01:28 AM

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No leak til this day and I still have not replaced it yet. It looks much worse today than that picture posted 9 years ago! Since this is mostly a cosmetic piece as others have indicated - the windshield itself is sealed to the body independently of this trim piece, I may just leave it as is. My car is black and it's barely noticeable unless you know what to look for.

Okee cokeeeee, toying with idea of some sort of weather stripping to run along glass although i reckon it will come unstuck due to heat, my x is silver so if you do take a peak it is noticeable....thanks though for feedback, good to know part is not for weather proofing

Cisc0 · #7 10-28-2011, 09:49 AM

Sorry to revive this old thread but if anyone can chime in on the procedures to this DIY I would greatly appreciate it. Safelite wanted to charge me for an entire new windshield and I told them to go f*ck a goat. I have purchased the molding, now I just need a bit more info on how to remove old one and install new one. Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Bassethound · #8 10-29-2011, 10:52 PM

I have the same issue on my 2006 X5 3.0i. Would appreciate any DIY help on replacing that top moulding of the windshield. Thanks.

Cisc0 · #9 03-27-2012, 04:22 PM

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Sorry to revive this old thread but if anyone can chime in on the procedures to this DIY I would greatly appreciate it. Safelite wanted to charge me for an entire new windshield and I told them to go f*ck a goat. I have purchased the molding, now I just need a bit more info on how to remove old one and install new one. Any insight is greatly appreciated.

After all this time of having the molding I decided to go forth with this installation today. The YouTube video helped out A LOT, but the new molding does not bring the red tape to pull and reveal the adhesive. It comes with a silicone bead embedded within the the same slot you will be sliding the glass through. Make sure you put some dish washing soap along the edge of the glass and inside the slot so that I slides right in. Sorry no pictures as I did this while on break.

flmrustic · #10 10-30-2011, 09:50 AM

It's very simple really. Use a putty knife and carefully pry out the old seal. Once out clean the glass with solvent. ( You may use a heat gun to soften the old rubber). Place the new seal over the slot and carefully push the seal in. (I used a plastic wedge, and again a heat gun may help to warm the material) There is sufficient adhesive on the new part so don't worry about applying extra glue. Just press it in and Wah Lah, you are finished. Of course then clean you windshield. And pocket the $$$ you just saved.