Winshield Trim
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Winshield Trim
I know this has been talked about in the past but I wanted to start a fresh forum being that Marine Glass Specialties has not been responsive since May (even though the 1st time I spoke with George he said he had the product).
I am looking for the black plastic window trim for my 1989 Formula 242SS. I need all the tirm - the 3 vertical pieces (front, port, strbd) and the upper and lower trim that runs along the whole windshield.
Anyone, that has any or knows someone who might help would be great help.
FYI - Taylor Made could not help. They bought out Water Bonnet who initially made the trim.
I am looking for the black plastic window trim for my 1989 Formula 242SS. I need all the tirm - the 3 vertical pieces (front, port, strbd) and the upper and lower trim that runs along the whole windshield.
Anyone, that has any or knows someone who might help would be great help.
FYI - Taylor Made could not help. They bought out Water Bonnet who initially made the trim.
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It took me 2yrs to get George to send me enough to do mine. When I finally got him to
go look for it and get it sent to me, he told me that it is all he had left. This was 2yrs ago
and I still have not gotten my redone.
go look for it and get it sent to me, he told me that it is all he had left. This was 2yrs ago
and I still have not gotten my redone.
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I am bringing this up again... because I have no where else to go!! My vertical plastic windshield moldings are so old and beat up that they look like cooked bacon... I have tried George now 1000 times with Marine Glass Specialties, no luck. I have also googled boat glass repair companies, marine part suppliers, auto windshield part suppliers, t moldings suppliers... nothing..
Does anyone have any other ideas? Or seen an older Formula in the yard or know someone parting out?..... ANYTHING!
Does anyone have any other ideas? Or seen an older Formula in the yard or know someone parting out?..... ANYTHING!
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I have and am currently using what you have shown I.C.U.Lookin. To make this work you have to cut the square off the bottom and it is still a snug fit. I heat mine up in the sun before installing and it seems to be holding about about a month. It is not a direct replacement but when some modification it does work. I reached out the that ebay lister and he mailed me a sample to play with before making my final purchase. I suggest anyone looking to replace the trim do the same.
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I am looking for the moldings that run vertical to the windshield.. I believe they are entirely different... its a T Molding with 2 plastic prongs that grip the center line of the split windshield
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Oreo, I am about to order some of that same ebay screw cover for my 223 but waiting for them to send me a small sample. So you cut the very bottom boxed section off? Did you just use a razor knife? No big deal? Any other issues or suggestions? Thanks.
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I just used a razor blade and you can run it flat across and just slice the box off the bottom. Goes quickly once you get it down. The original plastic slides under the frame at the ends of each sections, but this will not happen with the new piece so you have to cut a clean end. You will see what I am talking about when you get on the boat.
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I just used a razor blade and you can run it flat across and just slice the box off the bottom. Goes quickly once you get it down. The original plastic slides under the frame at the ends of each sections, but this will not happen with the new piece so you have to cut a clean end. You will see what I am talking about when you get on the boat.
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