# Black rubber around windshield coming loose

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-rubber-around-windshield-coming-loose/46820>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** forester, windshields, gaskets, subaru\
**Created:** [March 29, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-rubber-around-windshield-coming-loose/46820 "2010-03-29T17:37:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![ceapena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8dc957/32.png) [@ceapena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ceapena)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-rubber-around-windshield-coming-loose/46820/1 "2010-03-29T17:37:18Z")

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The black rubber strip around the outside of my windshield is coming loose - it’s about a third of the way off at this point, and flaps in the wind as I drive. First, is this dangerous? My husband thinks that the windshield may pop out without this rubber correctly in place. Can I simply glue it down (and with what), or does it need a more serious repair? How should we repair this? (Note that we are not particularly handy, so if it’s at all hard, like removing the windshield, we would get a pro to do it.)  
  
  
  
 My car is a 2004 Subaru Forester. We actually had the windshield replaced a few years ago because it was cracked. We have since moved to another state so I don’t think I can call back the same person who fixed it last time.

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-rubber-around-windshield-coming-loose/46820/2 "2010-03-29T17:44:07Z")

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If your windshield is in good condition it can be quickly repaired by any windshield shop. It’s not a DIY job because your airbags depend on a good windshield seal to work properly. I would get this fix right away. This is not a “trim” piece is it. That could be fixed easily also but a windshield inspection is your best bet.

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**Author:** ![meaneyedcatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/meaneyedcatz/32/692_2.png) [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-rubber-around-windshield-coming-loose/46820/3 "2010-03-30T00:35:58Z")

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Your windshield is held in place by urethane adhesive. If it was done properly the glass will not pop out.