Case window how-to guide anywhere?

[Jeff7]

I'm looking for a case-window guide; I have the plexiglas, and I have the hole cut. I need the molding yet; but having a guide for the whole thing would be nice too.

 

[boyRacer]

Here and here ... and here. Now just pick one. 🙂

 

[Jeff7]

Ok, thanks; I guess my main question is, what the heck is molding strip and where can I get it? Some of those sites just say under materials needed, "3 foot molding strip" and nothing else. Others say for materials "case window kit." Well I'm not getting a kit; I just need this molding strip stuff.

 

[Phunktion]

Try Case Etc they have it for $.99 a foot for the regular black molding or the chrome stuff for 1.99 a foot..

 

[Jeff7]

Ok, I see that stuff, but it says, "The single-sided molding fits to the edge of your case or design, and a window is applied behind the cutout with VHB tape or sealant."
So is there more needed than just the molding? What's this "VHB tape or sealant" stuff? I though the molding just went over the case edge, then the window fit into the molding too, and that's it.

 

[RagManX]

Can't speak to the $0.99 molding, but I use the double sided stuff they have. Best price I've found for it is at BestBytes for $2 per foot. I've heard that you can get the same stuff at an automotive supply store by asking for door molding, but I have yet to find any. Also check out this thread over at the hardforums, where there is talk of bolting a window in place. I have molding for my side window, but I'm going to bolt my top panel window. Just another idea for how to do it.

RagManX

 

[Jeff7]

Looks like I'll be getting the stuff from Bestbyte.net (no "s" in there😉)
I'll check at a hardware store and another auto body place tomorrow before going to Bestbyte though.

 

[SuperPickle]

Jeff7, as long as you're going to do some retail checking before online ordering, you might consider checking out an auto-glass repair place. They work with glass/ they work with metal...I dunno, maybe... My window mod is this weekend so if you find some locally, let us know😉

 

[MajinWade]

Here's a new one: Link.