2004 Vauxhall Astra windscreen rubber seal

2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
43,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JULIEHILL
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my rear windscreen rubber is coming away and is arching upwards in certain areas about a inch wide so water will get through how can i fix this problem is there any adhesive i can buy to reseal this
Jan 15, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You would be better off having a panel shop remove the window and fit a new seal, as you will only get rust developing under the deformed seal, the sealant will only make things look tacky and rather second rate.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 15, 2008 at 11:54 PM
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