21 replies to this topic

[Tamworthbay]

Is there a way to replace the trim without using the proper tool? I don't want to spend 20 quid on a tool to change a 4 quid part if there is a cheap alternative.

[Pete93]

The tool is only £10 on ebay and is worth every penny!

[lrostoke]

My first windscreen took about 2 hrs faffing about without the proper tool, even tried making one with bent coat hanger.

Beg borrow or buy the tool, Im down to about 15 minutes for a screen now

and lube is the key

[MRA]

Hot soapy water (weak washing up liquid and the bestter the tool the easier the task.... and less liklihood of cracking it too

Ps we sell both tools....

Edited by mra-minis.co.uk, 21 June 2011 - 06:38 PM.

[Tamworthbay]

Hot soapy water (weak washing up liquid and the bestter the tool the easier the task.... and less liklihood of cracking it too

Ps we sell both tools....

If you can beat the eBay tenner price I'll have one

[MRA]

There is this one, can't be beaten, this is the only one we use ourselves...
Best quality Windscreen Tool

Or there is the cheapo one that well you have to struggle a lot with it, however it is better than a screwdriver.....
Screen Tool for UNDER a tenner

[Pete93]

I've got this one and find it more than sufficient for the job;
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...50#ht_500wt_922

[stevede]

+1 for the correct tool.

Would question the washing up liquid though (appreciate you said weak solution Martin). When I did mine the washing up liquid caused some marks on my paint a few days after.

It was suggested to use car shampoo and I have used this since without issue.

When you put the strip in, leave a small gap and fill with sealant. Stops water getting into the inside of the strip and causing black marks. (been there done that)

Good luck

Regards
Steve

[MRA]

+1 for the correct tool.

Would question the washing up liquid though (appreciate you said weak solution Martin). When I did mine the washing up liquid caused some marks on my paint a few days after.

It was suggested to use car shampoo and I have used this since without issue.

When you put the strip in, leave a small gap and fill with sealant. Stops water getting into the inside of the strip and causing black marks. (been there done that)

Good luck

Regards
Steve

Yes I would agree, as car shampoo is designed for paintwork a much safer solution (no pun intended)

[lrostoke]

I use the cheapo one like Martins under a £10 one, done about 5 or 6 screens with it, makes your arm ache but does the job.

You can get a similar one with a roller attached, pushes the bead in as the tool spreads the rubber

[MRA]

The expensive type is the first link....

[hankins]

I to have done it without a tool in the past and scratched the crap out of my windscreen as i was trying to do it with a spanner, i lost my temper soooo many times. Then a brought a cheap tool and it was sooo easy took bout 5mins, done a few now. I now have a nice tool with a roller and everything, can do a window in about 1min now. As for lube i use either car shampoo or rubber pulling slip that you can get from many electrical suppliers.

[Tamworthbay]

The best stuff to use is called Hellerine oil and you can get it from electrical suppliers, I have a bottle of that, just need to get a tool now, looks like the dreaded fleabay is cheapest, can't imagine doing loads and need to keep costs down. If anyone is local to me and has tool and fancies helping let me know - I'll supply the beer.

[SMP]

I've seen lots of advice for the filler strip - even a video on Youtube. Not so much for getting the glass in - when you're working on your own. There is a thread on the forum that makes to ref to using thick string.

Any tips - I've got a rear screen to do now (and a front screen when I dare look at the rust under the seal!!)

Cheers
Steve

[lrostoke]

String is the technique for the fixed side windows.

Front and rear screens fit the seal to the frame, wet it with your chosen lube
Fit the screen into the bottom of the seal, then work your way round with a small screwdriver and peel the seal over the glass.
Then fit the filler strip using the famous tool