window surround

[michaedo]

Another project for the month of Feb. was getting the window
surround stuck in. Got a roll from OGTS and the tool to install.
Ends up the tool wasn't needed, a small screwdriver and patience
got it all in. I couldn't figure out how to use the tool anyway. It
really finishes the look. The old stuff had turned a nice shade of
brown and came out a lot easier than the new stuff went in.
Only had one finishing clip so cut it in half to have a clip for
both front and rear.

[markandson]

Originally Posted by michaedo Another project for the month of Feb. was getting the window surround stuck in. Got a roll from OGTS and the tool to install. Ends up the tool wasn't needed, a small screwdriver and patience got it all in. I couldn't figure out how to use the tool anyway. It really finishes the look. The old stuff had turned a nice shade of brown and came out a lot easier than the new stuff went in. Only had one finishing clip so cut it in half to have a clip for both front and rear.

Too late I guess, to use the tool you put the new strip through the triangle, then you push the tool into the rubber seal channel, as it opens up you push the strip in, sort of like a "ditch witch" is used to lay cable in the ground.

[tomking]

I found it to be too easy to damage the strip with the install tool. So now I use my fingers.

[michaedo]

That's what I thought. The tool might have made it easier
but looked to lay a nice layer of scratch along the top too.

[Wolfman3002]

Yah, I installed mine w/ the tool, and unfortunately left a few "chatter" marks on the surface , so eventually, I'll have to buy another roll and replace it.
Randy

[Gordy]

have a bucket of soapy water handy to use as a lubricant as you use the tool and it should go smoothly. I think the tool saves stress on the window gasket because it is a smooth continuous spreading rather than the choppy spreading caused with a screw driver. Just my .02 worth.

[tomking]

I used the soapy water and I found it necessary. But still scraped the top of the strip. So I resorted to using fingers and a semi pointed/roundec handle to a paint brush. Never damaged it from there on. Some day I too will have to replace mine due to the few places the the tool marks were left.

[markandson]

When I brought the tool and the strip to the shop that I had install my windows the guy looked at it kinda funny, bottom line was that they did not use the tool.