top window molding

pixelhaus · 22 May 2003

alright forum nazi, don't flame me yet. i've read all of the posts (i hope!) regarding this topic, but still have a question. if i am experiencing 'shrinkage' -- wait, let me rephrase that--- if the top molding on my windshield is experiencing shrinkage, do i have to replace the molding AND the fastener?
it would be nice to not have to purchase the fastener as well, since that is the hefty priced item. (well, $56 as opposed to the $30 for the molding).

i know many of you have done this. any help would be appreciated!

-james

pixelhaus · 22 May 2003

anyone? is this question deemed undeserving of an answer due to extreme ignorance of the poster?

yes, support the mentally challenged.

caz-nsx · 22 May 2003

I had mine replaced about a month ago. I only needed the molding, the fastener was not required. I will note that I tried to do the job myself but the old one was tearing to shreads as I pulled it off. I had to have some service done anyway so I left the new molding with them. They had their glass guy replace the molding.

PHOEN$X · 22 May 2003

Call Basch Acura, they would know. When I had mine replaced last year, the windshield had to be removed, and the top and bottom pieces had to be replaced. I don't know if that includes the fastener or not.

I Grok NSX · 22 May 2003

The windshield on my NSX was replace about 6 months ago and all of the molding were replaced except for the top molding. The glass tech told me the molding supplied by the local Acura dealer was not an exact replacment and didn't fit properly, so he used the original which was still okay. Hope that helps.

ChrisK · 22 May 2003

I just had my top molding replaced last week on my 92. The dealer sent it out to their glass shop vendor and they only replaced the top middle molding section. The windshield did not need to be removed. I believe it only took a couple of hours and a total cost of $130 and change. I'm pretty sure that's all they changed since that is the only part I ordered and paid for.

gobble · 23 May 2003

I pulled my molding half way off, pulled on it to stretch it, put it back in, and no more shrinkage. It has worked so far.

tpearsall · 23 May 2003

I replaced just the molding in about 10 minutes. I came right out and I slide in the new piece with the extra "tabs" at the end to avoid future shrinkage.

- Todd

pixelhaus · 23 May 2003

thanks for all of the replies. maybe i'll try stretching first. (always open to the cheapest solution!) then, if that doesn't work i'll order the molding.

thanks

cbr600 · 24 May 2003

I have a 92. I noticed the molding shrinkage last year.

Found this
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Reference/tsb/93-013.htm

Printed it and took it to my local Acura dealer. Guess what, they did it for free. That's what I call a good customer service.

Give it a try. You have nothing to lose.

PHOEN$X · 24 May 2003

cbr600 said:
I have a 92. I noticed the molding shrinkage last year.

Found this
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Reference/tsb/93-013.htm

D'oh! I missed that one when I was checking TSBs for my 91. I was primarily concerned about big items like the snap ring, climate control/cooling system and must've missed seeing this. It just goes to show what a good idea it is to to check the TSBs first!

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Reference/tsb/tsblist.htm

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