Windows - Blackout

The Coaster needed major work on it's windows with a cracked/deteriorated tint needing replacing as well as cracked, dried out and shrunk rubber sash seals needing replacing.
Late model sash windows were sourced locally with good condition tint and rubber seals and with the  nicer black frames. Non hardening butyl sealant was also sourced.

Removing the windows is actually pretty straight forward - remove the pinch weld trim, remove the U shaped retaining clips and insert a wedge between the window frame and pinchweld to stretch and the butyl sealant and cut it with a sharp knife to allow the window assembly to come away from the body. Fitting involves remove the old sticky sealant, clean and apply a new bead of butyl sealant before attaching the window assembly ans securing it with the retaining clips and covering with the pinchweld trim.

The driver and front passenger window frames were removed, dissasembled, cleaned, primed and painted black to match the sash windows. The rubber seals were replaced/repaired and then the assembly was refitted.

The rearmost and front most windows were tinted to match the pre-tinted sash windows for a consistent look.

Before

After