Discolored Rear Window Chrome Beadlock

[damnyankee36]

I was getting ready to install my rear window and discovered the clear plastic on the chrome beadlock was turning yellow. It had been in room temperature storage for 10 years. If it turned yellow in storage I can imagine how fast it would yellowed out in the open.

Has anybody had this problem? Anybody have experience with a beadlock that hasn't yellowed after it's been out in the weather?

[theastronaut]

It's a pretty common problem. We have a glass shop and haven't been able to find a good source for chrome lock strip that doesn't discolor over time. We give the option between black and chrome and tell the customer up front that the chrome strip won't last.

[Clyde65]

I replaced my chrome strip about 20 years ago with a black strip because of this.

[damnyankee36]

Thanks guys. They're only about $10 for the chrome. And they're easy to replace so if it lasts a year that won't be too bad.