Windscreen Seal

[StephanieG]

Need to replace my shattered windscreen, does anyone know if the strip that sits in the seal has a function, or is it just decorative?

[Oldiebut goodie]

Yes - it creates pressure on the seal making it err, seal.

[Plasticman]

is this strip shiny silvery chromie or black
fit a new seal while your at it and not a rubbish pattern one
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[CovKid]

Yep, the strip helps lock the seal in, as well as providing a decorative finish on Caravelles. There has long been a fad of de-chroming since the advent of the 'Cal' look but personally I like the chrome trim - matches the chrome bumpers.

[Plasticman]

i dont think the strip does much in the way of tensionin g the seal , its purely decorative imho.
its personal choice, i dont like them much
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[StephanieG]

Thats brilliant...thanks for your help
The screen is being replaced by autoglass who can't get hold of a another strip but had planned to reuse the seal thats there already saying it wasnt needed anyway, so your feedback has been very informative ...excuse my ignorance but am I right in thinking if they replace the seal as well problem solved?

[Plasticman]

could you take a quick pickie of the screen and seal , just say the lower drivers or passengers corner from about 2 foot away
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[StephanieG]

Yep can do that