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[bigbadad]

Anybody done it?! 

 

I am trying to fit original (non opening/fixed) glass in a repro panel using a repro rubber.  It seems like the glass is far too big  - I've spent four hours so far...any tips please before I buy some Lexan windows and cut them down?

[nicklouse]

I recently fitted some new rubbers and found that the lexan windows I had fitted were too big. (Drivers side) needed some trimming. 

[Ben_O]

Repo panels shouldn't cause you an issue if they are fitted correctly.

 

Might it be worth measuring the glass aperture on your car, post up the measurements here and then we can compare 

[bigbadad]

I recently fitted some new rubbers and found that the lexan windows I had fitted were too big. (Drivers side) needed some trimming. 

 But they fitted before with other rubbers?  So you think it's the rubbers that are my problem?

[bigbadad]

Repo panels shouldn't cause you an issue if they are fitted correctly.

 

Might it be worth measuring the glass aperture on your car, post up the measurements here and then we can compare 

 

Thanks Ben, you mean measure the actual hole in the panel or the size of the glass?  For the record, the glass used to fit fine before replacement quarters (and obviously new rubbers) were fitted.  Thanks

[sonscar]

I recently refitted my windows with new rubbers and it was a mission,very tight.Hold the glass in the hole and see if there is a equallish gap all round of 5mm or so.I would think it hard to fit the panels so far out without it being very obvious.Be careful.Steve..

[Bobbins]

Is there a tool for this job?

[GraemeC]

A tool for what job?

 

Measuring stuff - a tape measure or a ruler 

Fitting fixed quarter light glass - string/parachute cord.

 

 

 

Slightly aside, but interesting:

I can't remember the technical terms for the two types of seals (Googled!), but the correct way of fitting automotive glass is:

  If using the Claytonrite type seal with a locking strip you should fit the seal to the car then fit the glass by easing the rubber over the glass (no string!)

  If using the 'direct glazing' type seal which doesn't have a locking strip, you should fit the seal to the glass and then use para cord/string to fit that to the car, pulling the cord from inside the car. 

Edited by GraemeC, 20 October 2020 - 10:08 AM.

[Ben_O]

Just measure between the edges of the lips in a few places and let us know where and we can compare.

I also doubt it will be out but worth a check.

[Bobbins]

A tool for what job?

 

Measuring stuff - a tape measure or a ruler 

 

 

Cheers, i knew one of those would be useful 

[nicklouse]

 

I recently fitted some new rubbers and found that the lexan windows I had fitted were too big. (Drivers side) needed some trimming. 

 But they fitted before with other rubbers?  So you think it's the rubbers that are my problem?

 

All that I changed were the rubbers, but the old ones were very old and were in very poor shape.