Upper Windshield "Reveal Molding": Generic Stuff?

Post by **cn90** » 19 Feb 2013, 08:31

My Upper Windshield "Reveal Molding" probably flew off at highway speed, nowhere to be found and I have not heard from it for a long time.

I understand this piece is strictly cosmetic and does not seal any water.

Volvo dealer wants $45-$50 for this piece of junk.

My question is: is there generic stuff (kind of T-shaped in cross profile) from Ford, GM or other cars that fit here for cheap?

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ThommyKent · Post by **ThommyKent** » 19 Feb 2013, 10:30

Yes, there is, but it shrinks end to end over time. By the Volvo one.

Post by **xHeart** » 19 Feb 2013, 10:56

Same issue here cn90. I would love this fix.
Molding was lost, now the plastic under it is chipping, see photo.
Local volvo shop wants $200.

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Post by **cn90** » 19 Feb 2013, 11:00

I am stopping by the hardware store today to see if I can buy some kind of black vinyl molding and use caulking stuff to glue it.
Stay tuned.

Post by **erikv11** » 19 Feb 2013, 14:41

I am very interested in this one, two of my three 850s lost that piece. The reason to re-install it is the increased wind noise when it is missing.

Post by **cn90** » 19 Feb 2013, 19:02

erik,

I guess you can put some black electrical tape on until you find the solution.
The hardware stores have something interesting but I don't have time to get to it yet.

Post by **xHeart** » 20 Feb 2013, 09:04

Found this sealant holding well between glass and plastic at the lower molding. It was needed after a cleanup of years of collecting dirt debris under the cowl/drain, installing the cabin air filter assembly, and restoring wiper arm and blades.

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Post by **confused_al** » 20 Feb 2013, 12:11

cn90 wrote:My question is: is there generic stuff...

Yes, there is.
Last winter the guy from Safelite came to my house replacing my wife's windshield. I asked if he could replace that piece for my wagon. He went back to his truck and cut a piece from a huge spool (must use that a lot). It fits perfectly...

I dont know how much that piece would sale for since I just slid the guy a 20.

Post by **cn90** » 20 Feb 2013, 12:26

Thanks Al,

I called a local auto glass shop today and he told me to come by this afternoon.
Like you said, it comes from a spool....about $2/ft x 5ft = $10 or so.

Post by **erikv11** » 20 Feb 2013, 13:12

These "there is a spool" comments all confirm what ThommyKent originally posted.

So at $20-30 a pop, maybe replacing it twice (because the generic stuff won't last very long) is better than the quality OEM piece once at $50 plus installation hassle/cost. I think installing the OEM piece properly would require the windshield to come out.