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I fitted new window rubbers to the two side windows at the rear a little while ago.

Yesterday i tested them and found they have a leak at the top and also a leak at the bottom.

When i fitted them i put silicone into the rubber as an extra protection but that hasnt worked.

Should i fit the rubber without the silicone mastic?
Or is there a better way of making it waterproof.


I also have a slight leak in the front door window. If i replace the hockey stick shape rubber will this do the job?

factory glazed or panal conversion? either way its not a bathroom so dont go neatr it with silicone
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Panel conversiong by syncro nuts.

Silicon has no place on vehicle windows. Stuff you want is roofing mastic in a tube as it'll stay soft beneath the rubbers and fill any gaps.

Dennis403 wrote:I would recommend that you contact with an expert such as an vehicle glass store for help. Clear silicone sealant works, but it might look like rubbish after a while, especially if you glob it on or smear it when you apply it.

I would reccomend you read a little more on here first

why all this use of mastics and sealants , just make sure hole is correct and use the correct seals fitted correctly.
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There is in fact a pukka vw butyl window sealant available in caulking tubes...but needs the window out to apply it andits messy stuff...if you want a part number I can dig it out,

If there isn't a silly sized gap between the rubber and seal then Captain Tolley will fix it. Just run it around the seal/metal join. Sounds like a crap product but it is really good.

So I hear...not used it but think my van has had some on the screen..working ok

I've used that stuff too, worked well

lloydy wrote:I've used that stuff too, worked well

Which did you use? Butyl?