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[spud]

Hi,

I'm about to fit the glass into my mini now that the respray is complete however I have one or two probs. Can any one help?

1) The new front windscren rubber that I bought is not shaped to fit the hole so when it is positioned on the car (without the windscreen) it is very crinkly at the corners. Will this correct itself when the screen is fitted?

2) I have fitted the rear screen surround but have noticed that there is a gap of about an inch (25mm)where the two ends meet. Is that right? When I bought the car the rear screen wasn't fitted. It was supplied with the rubber and chrome trim so I assume it is the original -but is it any good?

spud.

[minislapper]

1) It will straighten out to some extent but maybe not altogether. You may still need to use some sealant under the rubber.
2) The ends should meet.

They aren't expensive. If you've just gone to the trouble of paying for a respray, spend a few quid and get some rubbers you know are right....otherwise you run the risk of rotting your newly painted metalwork underneath the rubbers !

[fikus01]

get a new rear rubber, its near impossible to fill that gep tidily!!! the front one shud be ok once its all in place but if your getting a new rear u mite as well get a new front!! and try and get the 1 piece rubbers not the cut one!!

[cowboy]

i think your on about the filler strip for the rear windscreen.then yes it should meet.

they only cost about a tenner there are a few links to them. as for the front seal, i use a household bathroom sealant to seal the windscreens when i put them in, and they do straighten out a bit as minislapper has allready said

[spud]

Regarding the rear screen, it is actually the rubber that does not meet. When it is pushed into the four corners then there is a gap. Strange thing is, I believe that it is the original rubber. It looks wrong, so as suggested I'll have to change it.

The front rubber is all in one piece but looks like it was formed out of a straight length with no thought for going round the corners-that's why it is so crinkly. I'll have a go with it but I've read that the screen should be not fitted by the string method -so how else should I fit it?

Cheers all,

spud.

[nomininolife]

Fit the rubber, place the screen over the aperture and tease it into the rubber using tyre levers or old flat handled spoons. A little lubrication may be needed but try not to use fairy etc as it contains salt. Oh and a little patience


David

[newmac78]

As has been said - the rubbers are not that expensive, so I'd definitely get a new moulded one for the rear to ensure there are no gaps.

As for putting the glass in, as David said above - it's all about patience. I used the string method (with a little lubrication), and found it ok as long as I took my time. Just dont rush it!! Good luck

[Retro_10s]

If it's the original rubber it will have shrunk. buy a new one piece seal.

[spud]

Thanks very much for the info everyone.

When I've done it, will it look alright or will it still have crinkly corners? :'(

Cheers,

spud.

[nomininolife]

The crinkly corners will disappear when you put the filler strip in.

David

[panelbeaterpeter]

Yeah make sure you have both new seals, and Genuine ones too, not repro.
The crinkles should go as said above when you fit the finishing strip.

I use vaseline to get it in when its tight. Huh?

Fairy liquid is corrosive DON'T USE IT!