Best Rubber Trim for late 240 windshield install

[tjanson]

I am preparing to put a new windshield in my '93. DIYing because I want total control over the trim choice and any rust repair if needed. I have had problems with the trim completely covering the windshield ledge in the corners in the past. What is my best bet for the trim?

OEM Volvo 3540053 from VP?
3/4" generic trim from amazon?

Something else?

 

[swedishK]

I just did this with 25mm universal trim from GT Tools. 75 foot roll for $56. Was easy enough to work with. Results were okay for a thoroughly amateur slightly rushed job. Check the “Daddy $400 rallycross 245” thread for results. I wouldn’t go less than 25mm. 19mm would probably leave some gaps.


https://turbobricks.com/index.php?threads/daddy-the-400-rallycross-245.364695/post-6332504

 

[tjanson]

I just did this with 25mm universal trim from GT Tools. 75 foot roll for $56. Was easy enough to work with. Results were okay for a thoroughly amateur slightly rushed job. Check the “Daddy $400 rallycross 245” thread for results. I wouldn’t go less than 25mm. 19mm would probably leave some gaps.


https://turbobricks.com/index.php?threads/daddy-the-400-rallycross-245.364695/post-6332504

Thanks for the advice! Any reason to go with 31mm do you think? or is 25mm plenty? Do you think the butyl tape is better than urethane? I think I would be buying a cordless caulk gun to do the urethane. I did a windshield on my 242 20 years ago with a hand operated gun and only one tube of urethane. Pretty hard squeeze! It leaked, probably because I had to ration the one tube .

 

[swedishK]

25mm worked pretty well. 31mm should also work well, though may have some interference if you have an A pillar antenna. I picked up a couple tubes of 3m window weld urethane, and ended up returning them, because no one in the state had the correct primer for it. I used the 3m 3/8” butyl ribbon and por15. The butyl is a lot cheaper, and so far seems to be holding well enough. Might use urethane for a more sturdy/permanent install.