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Title: Door Window Frame
Post by: TCS4605R on Tuesday,June 14, 2016, 10:01:50 AM

Does anyone know what the black 'stuff' is on the window frame area?  It looks like black rubber gone hard or it could be some sort of black caulking that also went hard.  It is kind of like bakelite, hard and brittle.  Whatever it is, it provide works as a 'spacer' to bring the aluminum window frame flush with the fiberglass door as viewed from the outside.  It probably also provide a water seal.

Tom
74 TCS - 4605R

Title: Re: Door Window Frame
Post by: 4129R on Tuesday,June 14, 2016, 11:33:38 AM

I use black Frame Sealant from a DIY or hardware store, used in a mastic gun.

http://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.uk/silicones_and_sealants/paintable_and_stainable_sealants/everbuild_frame_sealant_acrylic_310ml_white_grey_brown_stone_P23526.html

Title: Re: Door Window Frame
Post by: TCS4605R on Tuesday,June 14, 2016, 01:28:37 PM

The 'Frame Sealant' is an acrylic material - would a silicon material work as well?  I was thinking a clear silicon sealant.

Title: Re: Door Window Frame
Post by: 4129R on Tuesday,June 14, 2016, 01:52:02 PM

The colour would depend on what colour your car is. Silicone should be suitable as well.

Title: Re: Door Window Frame
Post by: TCS4605R on Tuesday,June 14, 2016, 07:59:20 PM

Car is Lotus Yellow - L7

Tom
74 TCS - 4605R