Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[PSUEng]

I currently have my car into a pro detailer to remove a very old clear bra/ppf. He got it off no problem, but should I re-apply PPF? My DDs have it, as I'm on the highway and our shit roads have many surprises. The car looks great without PPF IMO, curious what others think.

[Slideways]

My turn for today: Years ago I went with the replacement so-called (as I recall, anyway) "aero" wiper blades and I think I tossed my original blades. Can I still buy those and the appropriate rubber inserts? I think I want to go back to original after driving in the rain today and watching these "aero" blades dance all over the place.

The frames appear to be NLA. There should be a few NOS on eBay or used sets from any E46.

While FCP no longer carries the Bosch inserts, one or two other venders might still have them.

[Slideways]

Is it possible to remove/replace the front and rear windshield rubber trim (gasket) without pulling the glass? I just gave it a look and damn those things are stiff and deep under the glass.

If they are anything like the E60 M5, they should be removable and replaceable with the windshields in place. They usually have a metal U shaped frame built into the seal that clips into the glass. It can sometimes take a lot of effort to get the gasket removal started. Best to tape off the area to keep the paint from getting damaged.

[Avedis]

Is it possible to remove/replace the front and rear windshield rubber trim (gasket) without pulling the glass? I just gave it a look and damn those things are stiff and deep under the glass.

[PSUEng]

My turn for today: Years ago I went with the replacement so-called (as I recall, anyway) "aero" wiper blades and I think I tossed my original blades. Can I still buy those and the appropriate rubber inserts? I think I want to go back to original after driving in the rain today and watching these "aero" blades dance all over the place.