Windshield Seal - Small Break

[DIYNovice1979]

Hi,
I have a small break in the windshield seal of my 2005 Honda Civic. Currently, the windshield is fine.

Autoglass want £230 to replace the seal. Can I get away with a sealant and adding in a small amount of rubber?

(See picture)

Thanks
Jay

 

[Burnerman]

I'm sure the screen will be actually stuck in place, and so long as there isn't any evidence of water ingress between the screen laminates you can bash on.
Personally I'd use a black silicone, unless anyone else knows better.
John

 

[DIYNovice1979]

Thanks, that's my thinking

 

[Burnerman]

Is water actually coming in, Jay?
I can't say I've ever had a bonding fail, but that isn't to say it doesn't happen!
John

 

[Tigercubrider]

I would have thought it was bonded.
But if you want a new seal, a nut with a big rubber band through it might chip the windscreen enough to warrant a replacement. Of course, they could just repair the chip.
My car had a chip that cracked on a hot day

 

[DIYNovice1979]

No water is coming in, it's just a break in the rubber, I'm concerned it'll get worse. There's no chipping or glass damage. I'm planning on just doing a patch job with some sealant. I'd rather not pay £230 for a new seal as the car is worth about £500!

 

[Burnerman]

I don't think the rubber actually does much,
Get busy with the black silicone!
John