Rearview window chrome trim

[Tired iron]

Ive got a bit of a leak at the bottom corner of my rearview window on a 1950 Dodge meadowbrook. I'd like to take off the outside chrome trim to investigate. Does this just pry off with a interference fit? Or am I opening a can of worms here?

Edited February 14, 2024 by Tired iron

[Dan Hiebert]

If it's the original window seal, I think you'll be opening a can of worms.  It'll be hardened by time, and you may have difficulty getting the trim out without damaging the trim or the weatherstrip.  And for sure difficulty getting it back in.  The leak is probably around the glass or body, not the trim.  When the weatherstrip gets old and hard, it also shrinks a bit, enough to start leaking.  You may be able to work some window sealer in around the glass, body, or both, where it's leaking.  Otherwise, the better plan may be replacing the window seal altogether.   

[Tired iron]

Makes sense, Dan. I'll sneak sone good silicone clear window sealer in there and hope for the best.

[Bob Ritter]

Some times tightening the screws will eliminate the leak. When I have to remove a molding from a rubber seal, I use a heat gun it keeps from tearing the rubber seal. Puttie knife works great..

[Tired iron]

Thanks, Bob...good tip. Right now I'll wait and see if the silicone sealer keeps the rain out (whenever that is...it snowed yesterday, uffda).