Should I caulk/bed window stops?

[Dave B]

I'm about to install the glass in the windshield of my 26' Bartender and I know to bed the glass against the frame, but what about the 3/8" quarter round stops around the outside? On the one hand, if I don't caulk/bed them then water can get down between the stops and the glass. They will be pre-finished, but I don't like the idea of water getting trapped there. If I do caulk/bed them then they'll be impossible to remove (if needed) without destroying them. My glass supplier strongly recommended against caulking behind them for that very reason. He suggested just running a tiny bead at the stop / glass joint after they're installed to try and at least keep most of the water out. I'm sure that would help but it doesn't sound like a very good solution.

I've searched and researched this question but haven't found if there's any accepted good practice. Does anyone know?

Thanks!

[SchoonerRat]

Bed them with Dolfinite. It Will allow you to remove easily later. As long as you finish them, the wood won't suck the oil out of the compound, and it will stay soft and pliable.

[JimConlin]

+ 1

[Dave B]

Thanks! I'll give it a try.