Trimlok Window Gasket Material - Anyone used this?

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Trimlok Window Gasket Material - Anyone used this?

Postby Gunguy05 » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:09 pm

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I am still on a mission to build 3 front/side curve windows for our TD vs just buying one for the flat space in the front only.

Has anyone ever used this material. It seems like a relatively easy process if I had some lexan to cut the window out of, and use this for the seal. :NC

I even found a Youtube video on it that looks easy... famous last words right?



Thought, concerns?
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Re: Trimlok Window Gasket Material - Anyone used this?

Postby mallymal » Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:12 pm

I know it's been mentioned by a few members... But can't remember who it was, and whether they actually went ahead and used it! :? If you go to the top if the page and enter Trimlok in the search function, it should pull up all those posts for you...
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Re: Trimlok Window Gasket Material - Anyone used this?

Postby 48Rob » Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:28 am

Brian,

I used it on one of my trailers.

It was pretty easy to install.
I used the two piece trim, but same concept. Installing the glass (lexan in my case) was a chore, made easier by the use of dish soap.
I've been very happy with the results, still looks good and not one leak after 8 years.

Rob

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Re: Trimlok Window Gasket Material - Anyone used this?

Postby Gunguy05 » Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:32 am

48Rob wrote:Brian,

I used it on one of my trailers.

It was pretty easy to install.
I used the two piece trim, but same concept. Installing the glass (lexan in my case) was a chore, made easier by the use of dish soap.
I've been very happy with the results, still looks good and not one leak after 8 years.

Rob

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Outstanding! That is exactly what I was looking for.

How much room smaller did you cut the lexan than the opening?
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Re: Trimlok Window Gasket Material - Anyone used this?

Postby 48Rob » Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:35 am

Brian,

I believe it was 1/8" but it has been a long time...

I had a local glass shop cut it for me, and the 1/8" was either from them, or Austin Hardware, where I bought the material.

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Re: Trimlok Window Gasket Material - Anyone used this?

Postby Gunguy05 » Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:07 am

48Rob wrote:Brian,

I believe it was 1/8" but it has been a long time...

I had a local glass shop cut it for me, and the 1/8" was either from them, or Austin Hardware, where I bought the material.

Rob

Gotcha,

Thanks for he info. I'm more motivated now to make my own. Looks pretty easy, given what it is, and the tight tolerance that I'm sure are necessary.

Brian
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