windscreen replacement

[keith52]

i 've changed my windscreen recently (myself) which wasn't a problem, but what is is replacing the hard plastic centre which fits in the rubber itself , any suggestions on how to fit it , No great problem to take it to a fitter but i've got this far with it i'd like to complete the fitting Cheers keith

[Ant]

the guy that does Our screens at work usually gets someone to push on the screen from the inside to open the gap in the rubber a little.

not big or clever but it works and hes not broken one yet

[keith52]

thanks Ant, i;ll try that with ample washing up liquid i think Cheers Keith

[Brianmoooore]

There's a special tool to do this, ( only a diamond shaped piece of stiff wire ), that does this job in seconds.
Wouldn't know where to buy one, or possibly hire one though.

[keith52]

i've actually got a complete fitting kit with various sized diamond shaped ends but nota clue on how to use it ! , They say a little knowledge is dangerous Cheers Keith

[Project_E30]

i've actually got a complete fitting kit with various sized diamond shaped ends but nota clue on how to use it ! , They say a little knowledge is dangerous Cheers Keith

How long did it take you to change?

Would you mind sharing your knowledge?

[keith52]

Approx 5 mins to remove , take out the centre hard plastic which runs in the middle of the screen rubber firstlly removing the centre clip located in the middle of the rubber at the bottom of the screen, run thin screwdriver completely around the screen rubber to break any seal that may have formed . position blanket on the bonnet to protect the pait work , have someone you can trust to hold onto the screen while you pop inside the car and really carefully apply a little pressue on the screen either with you uppervbody weight or your feet and push out which will cause the screen to detach from the rubber , once you've got about a couiple of inches out the screen is easily removed replacement is the reversal but you don't have to use you body weight but a specilist tool which enables you to reposition the rubber over the lip of the screen, hardest part is replacing the centre plastic back into the rubber This is ok to do if you have the confidence in yourself

[telski789]

i need one of these specialist tools!!! where do i get one from?!!

Terry

[keith52]

Should able to get from any good motor factor outlet

[keith52]

Ant i've tried your suggestion but it does the opposite it closes the rubber together , i've worked out how the diamond shaped tip works it spreads the rubber apart but where do i start installing the plastic insert Cheers Keith

[Brianmoooore]

At one end?

[keith52]

bump , still after an answer anyone please

[khan325i]

hi there interesting subject, i have the tool for this
its made buy BODYLINE & its called a WEATHER STRIP removel tool
i bought mine about 1year ago for about Ԛ£15 if i remember correctly dont hold me to that price
oh ya i bought it from brown brother, find out from you directry for your local one
hope thats some help

[keith52]

Cheers khan , ive got the tool but don't know where to start .
Keith

[johnono]

i had my windscreen replaced today..160 fitted

as i was standing right nezt to him as he did it iԚ´ll write what i saw


.slid the black clip over to the left

.got the triangle tool and ran it round the inside of the windscreen and weatherstrip

.peeled out the weatherstrip from the right

.he got in while his mate held down on the screen from outside

.the screen pushed out very easily

.degrased the inner seal, positioned the new screen on the inner seal

.Ԛ´edged inԚ´same weatherstrip (dependant on condition of course) and given a moisturising spray before re-inserting the strip

.smoothed in from left to right, clip slid back over to cover gap in the weatherstrip

and that was it.
i noticed the special edged tool, but his mate had a totally different looking one and he did an edge on my window so i think its not soo important, having the experience is

[Brianmoooore]

Be carefull not to stretch the strip as you fit it, or it will gradually shrink back and leave a gap at the ends.