Re: [Water Leaking In] Common Areas of Concern

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

drew wrote:
> 
> 
> I've used the silicone treatment several times in the past, but my
> experience is that silicone sealant works well if and only if both
> surfaces are CLEAN (ie prepped with solvent) and DRY.  This is rarely the
> case, especially under a dirty windshield gasket that has already
> been leaking. The silicone will not stick well to the glass or the metal,
> allowing wind/water to lift the gasket away from the windshield or car
> once it has cured. I opt for the tar-based(?) sealant that windshield
> shops use to seal gasket-style windshields - <snip>
> Of course, YMMV, and I always say go with what works for you...
> 
> Drew MacPherson
> 

See? 
This is good stuff from other's experience. Why we're on the list,
right?

Thx Drew, I'm gonna look for some myself. 
TBerk

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