How to: Windscreen plastic/chrome install????
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Aug 6, 2016 06:57AM | Scargo | |
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Aug 4, 2016 03:46PM | Abelclasico | Edited: Aug 4, 2016 03:47PM |
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By the way, the windshield installer never even showed up or called yesterday.
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If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
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Just thinking= wondering if the glass has settled into the opening inward = and pressed the rubber molding closed more.
I typically see about 1/8th inch gap - to a tight 1/4 gap in the seal that the Fillet sits into on a normal install. Once the fillet goes in = it sits under two lips= and exposes MOST of the width.
Pro tip = Install Black rubber fillet (no chrome) Chome fillets these days DONT LAST more than 2-3 years with typical use. UV breaks down the "chrome" and it Yellows. Looks bad.
See the trim on this car.. _ yellow!
//www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Classic-Mini-/232038912771?forcerrptr=true&hash=item360698d303:g:HCgAAOSwnQhXo-3P&item=232038912771
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1.) Hire a windshield installer. But this is no guarantee it will be successful.
2.) Find some smaller diameter chrome trim.
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I've tried a variety of methods and substances over the years to do this job (including KY jelly that someone on here swore by), and have found that a solution of washing up liquid in water is by far the best all round product.
Might not ultimately be as slippery as something like silicone, but doesn't have the knock-on effects on the paintwork. Similarly, WD40 isn't great for the rubber seals themselves long term.
I have a squirty bottle of it made up on the shelf, and it's surprising how often I reach for it.
As for getting the lockstrip in, special tools are available for it, though the factry guys often made their own out of a blunted and bent screwdriver. As long as the blade is wide enough to flare the seal, you're away.
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cheers, Abel
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