Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:22 pm
Going to have a go at putting the front windscreen back in tomorrow... Anyone got any tips?
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Re: Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:31 pm
Use the proper tool
Re: Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:36 pm
The proper tool I don't have... This could end well.
What does said tool look like, and is it for getting the screen back in the rubber or for putting the sealing strip round?
What does said tool look like, and is it for getting the screen back in the rubber or for putting the sealing strip round?
Re: Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:39 pm
Its for the sealing strip/locking bead, I did have one saved in my ebay items but its been auto deleted a long time ago now. There are quite a few variations, some are really shite, some are ok, but the proper one is perfect and goes round the rubber like butter 
Re: Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:43 pm
This one looks about the closest to what I have - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diamond-Lacin ... 190wt_1115
Re: Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:50 pm
Hmm, none listed on eBay specifically for BMW, lots of Mini/VW ones.
Might do the first part and then try and get a tool during the week to do the bead.
Remind me, does the split in the bead go at the top or bottom?
Might do the first part and then try and get a tool during the week to do the bead.
Remind me, does the split in the bead go at the top or bottom?
Re: Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:00 pm
Bottom.
A small screwdriver used from the glass side will ease the locking strip in,use some soft soap(get your 'er indoors to chat up a tyre fitter)as a lubricant.
Do check that the 'screen is central before attempting to fit the locking strip.
A small screwdriver used from the glass side will ease the locking strip in,use some soft soap(get your 'er indoors to chat up a tyre fitter)as a lubricant.
Do check that the 'screen is central before attempting to fit the locking strip.
Re: Front windscreen
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:13 pm
Great, thanks guys.
I'll see how I get on tomorrow and maybe buy the tool you suggested in the week.
Got the remainder of the windows to fit as many other jobs to keep me busy, just getting fed up of throwing a cover over it every time there's a shower. Fecking weather.
I'll see how I get on tomorrow and maybe buy the tool you suggested in the week.
Got the remainder of the windows to fit as many other jobs to keep me busy, just getting fed up of throwing a cover over it every time there's a shower. Fecking weather.