Are Soft seal windshield gaskets junk?

[bobs409]

I just had a glass company try to install a new windshield in my wrecker project but it was not successful.

They actually had it all the way in but fit was terrible with big gaps by the trim and looked terrible! The guy just pushed a little from the inside corner and it "popped" right out. (and I mean pop, it even made a sound)

Right from the start, with the gasket on the glass and the trim installed, it didn't look right. I gave them the trim and gasket yesterday so they could leave it on overnight too. The rubber is very soft (guy said TOO soft) and the trim wanted to pop out. It actually appeared like it was too big. ???

Facts: I am using the original 1969 trim and the gasket was for the 69/70 style so I know I had the right one.

On my last truck, I used precision and it went very well they told me. (same company installed that windshield)

About a week ago, I installed the rear glass myself using precision brand and it went in beautifully.

They are going to order the Precision brand and try again.

Just wanted to hear if anyone else had problems with Soft seal brand. ?? I didn't specifically order that brand, it's just what was shipped when I placed a parts order. (Classic parts)

[leddzepp]

I have never heard anything good about soft seal brand.
I have never heard anything bad about precision brand.

[Tim Christian]

I only use Soff Seal in my personal stuff but yet I install 95% of my own stuff but anyway I love it you might of just got a bad one. You do have soff seal correct? Not Super seal?

[bobs409]

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

I only use Soff Seal in my personal stuff but yet I install 95% of my own stuff but anyway I love it you might of just got a bad one. You do have soff seal correct? Not Super seal?

Thank you Tim. The glass company has the packaging it came in so I can't confirm right now but they said it was soft seal brand. Will know when they return it to me.


Bob

[LEX]

No offense please, because I know you're upset. I can't help but wonder why you purchased Soft Seal if you already had 2 home runs with Precision?

[bobs409]

Originally Posted by LEX

No offense please, because I know you're upset. I can't help but wonder why you purchased Soft Seal if you already had 2 home runs with Precision?

Hi, I ordered the gasket from Classic Chevy parts and it didn't say what brand in the catalog. I've had very good luck with all the other parts I got from them so didn't think much of it. Maybe it's just a defect but would like to know so I don't have this problem again.

[Hubscrub]

is there a place that you can get precision brand? can you order straight from them? sorry if dumb ? info to keep in mind when i hit this stage thanks.

[faribran]

i understand some installations esp with the trim can be a pain.... good post... i will be watching to learn also... as i will be going down this road in the near future.

[leddzepp]

There will be NO more trolling in this thread. First and last warning.

[LEX]

Originally Posted by bobs409

Hi, I ordered the gasket from Classic Chevy parts and it didn't say what brand in the catalog. I've had very good luck with all the other parts I got from them so didn't think much of it. Maybe it's just a defect but would like to know so I don't have this problem again.

I know what you mean. I've read good things about both, Precision and Soft Seal. More on the Precision brand, though. I hope you get it resolved. For what it's worth, I know for a fact that GMC Pauls carries Precision. Good luck.