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mister.freeze

05-19-2021 05:13 PM

Drip rail deflectors

How do they work? I’ve not had any on the Fawkes for 22 years now, but the passenger side is starting to leak. I can’t, for the life of me, trace the source!

mister.freeze

05-19-2021 05:14 PM

Re: Drip rail deflectors

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truckster

05-19-2021 07:54 PM

Re: Drip rail deflectors

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The drip deflector bridges the gap between the windshield frame and the top. It works pretty well. Make sure you put a bead of silicone on it before you install it.

Mine are pretty old and cracked, but my new Softopper should be here soon...

mister.freeze

05-20-2021 10:51 AM

Re: Drip rail deflectors

I've filled that gap with silicone in the past, without luck... Are those things magic?

truckster

05-20-2021 12:38 PM

Re: Drip rail deflectors

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Originally Posted by mister.freeze (Post 8922895)

I've filled that gap with silicone in the past, without luck... Are those things magic?

They're not magic, but if you run a bead of RTV where they contact the top/pillar they work pretty well. I'll still get an occasional drip, but not nearly as much as I did without them.

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