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<blockquote data-quote="Stalin-ohaulic" data-source="post: 7003877" data-attributes="member: 585517"><p>Lol, well the reason the tubing didn't work for you is that it is hollow in the middle, so it broke down on itself and didn't remain applying pressure. The goal is to keep some tension on the outer portions of the hatch so that in conjunction with the latch, the hatch cannot move. There are opposing forces on each. So, I would suggest first getting some small squares of all weather carpetting. Try to get some samples //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Then take a dry-erase marker and if you can squeeze it between the window and the body, make a mark showing where you can't go outside of. Cut the carpet to contour and stay inside of your line. Secure it down with some sort of adhesive that could still be removed later on. silicone isn't bad. Apply a pea sized dot, press firmly for 5 seconds and let go. If it's not tall enough to contact the hatch slightly before it's latched, build up until it is. Be careful not to build up too high or you can break/crack your glass. You want it under a little stress, but not much. When it shuts, you should see the sides (where you applied your carpet) stay up slightly. This combined with your weather seal will not allow rattling or much flex in this area and is full of win.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stalin-ohaulic, post: 7003877, member: 585517"] Lol, well the reason the tubing didn't work for you is that it is hollow in the middle, so it broke down on itself and didn't remain applying pressure. The goal is to keep some tension on the outer portions of the hatch so that in conjunction with the latch, the hatch cannot move. There are opposing forces on each. So, I would suggest first getting some small squares of all weather carpetting. Try to get some samples [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] Then take a dry-erase marker and if you can squeeze it between the window and the body, make a mark showing where you can't go outside of. Cut the carpet to contour and stay inside of your line. Secure it down with some sort of adhesive that could still be removed later on. silicone isn't bad. Apply a pea sized dot, press firmly for 5 seconds and let go. If it's not tall enough to contact the hatch slightly before it's latched, build up until it is. Be careful not to build up too high or you can break/crack your glass. You want it under a little stress, but not much. When it shuts, you should see the sides (where you applied your carpet) stay up slightly. This combined with your weather seal will not allow rattling or much flex in this area and is full of win. [/QUOTE]
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