Soap water: how thick should it be? (to go between body and rubber)

[ktlimq]

"Coat holding groove in trimstrip with soap water and slip trimstrip starting from corner on pane."

"Push rubber cover on trimstrip aside and apply soap water all-around between rubber and body."

This is from 67-220 Removal and installation of ornamental frame on back window from MB service CD.

How thick should the soap water be?

[Buxtehude]

Used to use 1 part liquid dishwashing soap to 2 parts warm water for installing window gaskets on vehicles. Applying the solution with a paint brush makes it easier. When you are all finished just flush-rinse everything and the soap will be carried away. Be generous with the lubrication, it'll make things a lot easier.

Buxtehude

[ktlimq]

Yeah, it made the job a lot easier. I succeeded this time with thick soap water. Thanks.

I first tried to make the soap water only from soap bar, but I had no patience, and added liquid stuff available in bathroom: Dove body wash, facial cleanser, . . .