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The Cars => 1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: acman63 on March 26, 2018, 01:00:50 PM

Title: windshield tape
Post by: acman63 on March 26, 2018, 01:00:50 PM
My source for the rolls of what they called Butyl caulk tap  has changed,  doesny one have a source for the correct thickness  believe its 5/16  in.  the gooey black stuff
Title: Re: windshield tape
Post by: KR Convertible on March 26, 2018, 01:46:55 PM
I used to get it from Napa.  It was 3M Window-Weld brand.  Looks to be readily available.

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/11947289662770806117?biw=1440&bih=769&q=window+weld+5/16&oq=window+weld+5/16&prds=hsec:online,paur:ClkAsKraX4nbzC7JbQjQc5LSxFPqN6XttV_ElFCcjyAHq_-mi6_ZWDDZHgShdgAUmbk87wQPuvkC9svMTd8aYJLxzXHShhId_F80GZMcrY8-9ZIq6XezP-zWaBIZAFPVH73_b6QqzOSC8d8AzeY45cBN8Y46OA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC27_oxIraAhUhVd8KHe4nCKgQ2SsIEA
Title: Re: windshield tape
Post by: acman63 on March 26, 2018, 02:01:03 PM
Thanks Paul>  looks to be the same
Title: Re: windshield tape
Post by: KR Convertible on March 26, 2018, 02:07:21 PM
No problem.  Glad I could help you for a change!
Title: Re: windshield tape
Post by: Dan353 on March 26, 2018, 06:39:32 PM
C.R. Larurence is a glass supply company we used to order all our automotive glass supplies from them when I worked as a glazer
Dan

http://www.crlaurence.com/crlapps/showline/offerpage.aspx?ProductID=12454&GroupID=19979&History=30587:19747:19756:19747:19758:19954&ModelID=19979&pom=0
Title: Re: windshield tape
Post by: Sfm6sxxx on March 26, 2018, 07:14:24 PM
Quote from: Dan353 on March 26, 2018, 06:39:32 PM
C.R. Larurence is a glass supply company we used to order all our automotive glass supplies from them when I worked as a glazer
Dan

http://www.crlaurence.com/crlapps/showline/offerpage.aspx?ProductID=12454&GroupID=19979&History=30587:19747:19756:19747:19758:19954&ModelID=19979&pom=0

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If you are using a reproduction windshield, you may want to consider using the 3/8" butyl tape because the glass is thinner and it can cause the trim to sit lower than original.
Title: Re: windshield tape
Post by: J_Speegle on March 27, 2018, 10:33:43 PM
Quote from: Sfm6sxxx on March 26, 2018, 07:14:24 PM
If you are using a reproduction windshield, you may want to consider using the 3/8" butyl tape because the glass is thinner and it can cause the trim to sit lower than original.

That's what we've had to do