whats this called?

tompip · Jun 11th, 2018, 21:38

can anyone tell me what the thin strip that is located on the outside of each side of the windscreen called please.

kenny · Jun 11th, 2018, 22:48

Windscreen trim?

volvo for ever · Jun 12th, 2018, 05:42

Windscreen a pillar trims

DT19 · Jun 12th, 2018, 21:11

Not sure what it's called but I recently replaced one of mine. It's very easy to do but order the clips for it as well if you plan on changing yours.

tompip · Jun 12th, 2018, 22:51

hi, thanks for the response, I found out today that there are several clips for this bracket, mine happened to be broken by the windscreen replacement person who decided to cover up his mistake with glue. but after a car wash this come apart from the windscreen. took it to the dealer who called the windscrren people in and they are going to replace all the brackets on both sides gratis

DT19 · Jun 13th, 2018, 09:06

I suspect thats what had happened with mine. When I bought it I didn't notice anything wrong but after a couple of warm days I saw the strip had lifted at the bottom then realised it was held with black soft glue. The clips were only pennies

S60RDesign · Jun 13th, 2018, 15:39

This also happened to mine after having the fix carried out for water ingress at a Volvo workshop. Frustrating but my more local dealer glued it back for free so will wait and see if it holds, went through a car wash yesterday with no issues. How much does the trim cost?

tompip · Jun 13th, 2018, 21:42

I dont think they are supposed to be glued, they have clips. if yours are glued this will probably eventually dissolve through washing and then you will have nothing to keep them in place. go to a dealer and buy some clips, they are quite cheap according to a comment above.

S60RDesign · Jun 14th, 2018, 13:04

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Originally Posted by tompip

I dont think they are supposed to be glued, they have clips. if yours are glued this will probably eventually dissolve through washing and then you will have nothing to keep them in place. go to a dealer and buy some clips, they are quite cheap according to a comment above.

Yes the clips had been broken by another Volvo workshop...I mentioned it to the local dealer when my car was booked in for something else, I doubt they had the clips at short notice hence they've bonded it - they were quite open about it but suspect you're right. Holding for the moment though

DT19 · Jun 14th, 2018, 15:01

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Originally Posted by S60RDesign

This also happened to mine after having the fix carried out for water ingress at a Volvo workshop. Frustrating but my more local dealer glued it back for free so will wait and see if it holds, went through a car wash yesterday with no issues. How much does the trim cost?

£44 I think mine was.

Jun 11th, 2018, 21:38	#1
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	whats this called? can anyone tell me what the thin strip that is located on the outside of each side of the windscreen called please. __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

Jun 12th, 2018, 22:51	#5
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	clips hi, thanks for the response, I found out today that there are several clips for this bracket, mine happened to be broken by the windscreen replacement person who decided to cover up his mistake with glue. but after a car wash this come apart from the windscreen. took it to the dealer who called the windscrren people in and they are going to replace all the brackets on both sides gratis __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

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tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	glue? I dont think they are supposed to be glued, they have clips. if yours are glued this will probably eventually dissolve through washing and then you will have nothing to keep them in place. go to a dealer and buy some clips, they are quite cheap according to a comment above. __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

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Jun 11th, 2018, 22:48	#2
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	Windscreen trim?

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volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	Windscreen a pillar trims

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DT19 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:11 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: York	Not sure what it's called but I recently replaced one of mine. It's very easy to do but order the clips for it as well if you plan on changing yours.

Jun 13th, 2018, 09:06	#6
DT19 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:11 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: York	I suspect thats what had happened with mine. When I bought it I didn't notice anything wrong but after a couple of warm days I saw the strip had lifted at the bottom then realised it was held with black soft glue. The clips were only pennies

Jun 13th, 2018, 15:39	#7
S60RDesign Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lincoln	This also happened to mine after having the fix carried out for water ingress at a Volvo workshop. Frustrating but my more local dealer glued it back for free so will wait and see if it holds, went through a car wash yesterday with no issues. How much does the trim cost?

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