Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MDPotter** · 01-28-2020, 10:28 AM

I know I'm not the only one dissatisfied with Precision's outer window sweeps and the way the rubber is both up and down across the glass.

Has anyone installed these? A little pricey but they look nice.

https://www.fatfendergarage.com/prod...ndow-seal-kit/

**MDPotter** · 01-31-2020, 01:38 PM

I just ordered them and will let everyone know how the install goes.

Andy4639 · 01-31-2020, 04:58 PM

I'm interested in them but the video isn't much they never show them installing it and I'm not sure I want glue on. Let us know how they work though. I looking forward to it. Thanks.

**special-K** · 01-31-2020, 09:01 PM

Yeah, they may be the best seals on the market, but I don't like the glue-on part. Kills it for me

**MDPotter** · 02-17-2020, 10:12 AM

I got around to installing them this weekend. They are a Precision part and they are definitely much higher quality than the factory replacements. I trimmed it to length cut a notch in the front end for the vent window frame. The instructions note that the glue will set in about 1 minute and to have a couple people hold it during that time. It was a little cold in the shop so it was taking longer to set so we put some tubing in the channel to keep pressure on the glued surfaces and they seem to be pretty well stuck. I'm happy with them - the edge stays up across the glass and looks great. Time will tell if the glue holds!

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sprint_9 · 02-17-2020, 10:27 AM

Looks a lot better than the so called factory replacements everyone else sells. The profile looks really similar to the generic ones Im going to try and retrofit.

Im curious was there any clue as to what kind of glue it was?

**MDPotter** · 02-17-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sprint_9

Looks a lot better than the so called factory replacements everyone else sells. The profile looks really similar to the generic ones Im going to try and retrofit.

Im curious was there any clue as to what kind of glue it was?

I think it's just super glue. It came in a little white bottle and was clear and the consistency of super glue.

**1971Stepside** · 10-27-2020, 09:26 AM

Potter. Are you still happy with these? I'm thinking about ordering them as the LMC ones I purchased are a no-go.

**MDPotter** · 10-27-2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Potter. Are you still happy with these? I'm thinking about ordering them as the LMC ones I purchased are a no-go.

Yep! They have held on and still look great.

**1971Stepside** · 10-27-2020, 10:15 AM

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Yep! They have held on and still look great.

Thank you. What did you do for the inside fuzzy side? I'm thinking just using the fuzzy side of some velcro.

**MDPotter** · 10-27-2020, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Thank you. What did you do for the inside fuzzy side? I'm thinking just using the fuzzy side of some velcro.

I bought the inner/outer set and just used the inner felt. They were fine for what their purpose is.

**1971Stepside** · 10-27-2020, 10:40 AM

My window sash hangs on them and won't go all the way up. I will go with these on the outers and see if that will work, but I think it will continue to hang on the inner as well. I'm worried about that glue holding up

**MDPotter** · 10-27-2020, 12:39 PM

Weird. What I would recommend is when you glue them in that you stick something like a small piece of hose between the sweep and the glass so that it keeps pressure on it for a day while the glue sets. Make sure you're putting pressure on the gluing surface, not the wiper portion of the sweep itself so the two surfaces are making good contact. I've tried pulling lightly on mine and it seems to be pretty well stuck. If it falls off someday, you just have to reglue it.

'72 Pro Street · 08-31-2022, 08:48 AM

How are this holding up? I bought some repops and ended up pulling the clips out of both sides. So looking for a better solution than ordering another set and hoping I can get them on this time. lol

**MDPotter** · 08-31-2022, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by '72 Pro Street

How are this holding up? I bought some repops and ended up pulling the clips out of both sides. So looking for a better solution than ordering another set and hoping I can get them on this time. lol

No problems, still stuck on and holding shape. I'm much happier with these than the OEM style.

'72 Pro Street · 08-31-2022, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the feedback! I think I'm going to give them a try.

leftybass209 · 08-31-2022, 12:50 PM

Great find! I'm really not a fan of gluing them on, but 2 weeks ago i just went through this with deluxe stainless AND plain black from precision, with unsatisfying results.

I'm not a fan of gluing these in, especially with super glue that leaves a white haze that is nearly impossible to get off easily, subjected to UV and a metal panel that goes through hot and cold cycles. Chances are when or if it popped, it's taking some paint with it... and only the body prep work can tell how much paint is coming with it.

**MDPotter** · 08-31-2022, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

Great find! I'm really not a fan of gluing them on, but 2 weeks ago i just went through this with deluxe stainless AND plain black from precision, with unsatisfying results.

I'm not a fan of gluing these in, especially with super glue that leaves a white haze that is nearly impossible to get off easily, subjected to UV and a metal panel that goes through hot and cold cycles. Chances are when or if it popped, it's taking some paint with it... and only the body prep work can tell how much paint is coming with it.

Where they glue on is on the inside of the outer door skin so you won't see it. I haven't tried to pull them off, but they seem to be stuck pretty well. Just have to make sure you get enough glue on them and that you hold them in place while they dry.

72SB · 08-31-2022, 01:06 PM

Maybe 3M plastic emblem and trim adhesive would be better

01-28-2020, 10:28 AM	#1
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? I know I'm not the only one dissatisfied with Precision's outer window sweeps and the way the rubber is both up and down across the glass. Has anyone installed these? A little pricey but they look nice. https://www.fatfendergarage.com/prod...ndow-seal-kit/ __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

01-31-2020, 01:38 PM	#2
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? I just ordered them and will let everyone know how the install goes. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

01-31-2020, 04:58 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? I'm interested in them but the video isn't much they never show them installing it and I'm not sure I want glue on. Let us know how they work though. I looking forward to it. Thanks. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-31-2020, 09:01 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? Yeah, they may be the best seals on the market, but I don't like the glue-on part. Kills it for me __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-17-2020, 10:12 AM	#5
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? I got around to installing them this weekend. They are a Precision part and they are definitely much higher quality than the factory replacements. I trimmed it to length cut a notch in the front end for the vent window frame. The instructions note that the glue will set in about 1 minute and to have a couple people hold it during that time. It was a little cold in the shop so it was taking longer to set so we put some tubing in the channel to keep pressure on the glued surfaces and they seem to be pretty well stuck. I'm happy with them - the edge stays up across the glass and looks great. Time will tell if the glue holds! __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

02-17-2020, 10:27 AM	#6
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? Looks a lot better than the so called factory replacements everyone else sells. The profile looks really similar to the generic ones Im going to try and retrofit. Im curious was there any clue as to what kind of glue it was?

10-27-2020, 09:26 AM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? Potter. Are you still happy with these? I'm thinking about ordering them as the LMC ones I purchased are a no-go. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-27-2020, 10:40 AM	#12
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? My window sash hangs on them and won't go all the way up. I will go with these on the outers and see if that will work, but I think it will continue to hang on the inner as well. I'm worried about that glue holding up __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-27-2020, 12:39 PM	#13
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? Weird. What I would recommend is when you glue them in that you stick something like a small piece of hose between the sweep and the glass so that it keeps pressure on it for a day while the glue sets. Make sure you're putting pressure on the gluing surface, not the wiper portion of the sweep itself so the two surfaces are making good contact. I've tried pulling lightly on mine and it seems to be pretty well stuck. If it falls off someday, you just have to reglue it. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

08-31-2022, 08:48 AM	#14
'72 Pro Street Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seymour, Ind Posts: 26	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? How are this holding up? I bought some repops and ended up pulling the clips out of both sides. So looking for a better solution than ordering another set and hoping I can get them on this time. lol

08-31-2022, 11:41 AM	#16
'72 Pro Street Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seymour, Ind Posts: 26	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? Thanks for the feedback! I think I'm going to give them a try.

08-31-2022, 12:50 PM	#17
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? Great find! I'm really not a fan of gluing them on, but 2 weeks ago i just went through this with deluxe stainless AND plain black from precision, with unsatisfying results. I'm not a fan of gluing these in, especially with super glue that leaves a white haze that is nearly impossible to get off easily, subjected to UV and a metal panel that goes through hot and cold cycles. Chances are when or if it popped, it's taking some paint with it... and only the body prep work can tell how much paint is coming with it.

08-31-2022, 01:06 PM	#19
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 774	Re: Fat Fender Garage Window Sweeps? Maybe 3M plastic emblem and trim adhesive would be better

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