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[mini_toaster]

I just noticed theses >.<

They are both on the rear and front screens and the bottom. like a 2/3 of inch gap under the window.

Do i have to get my windows resealed to fix this?

[Ethel]

a piccy would be good so we can see what you mean.

All I can think of is that you're looking at the (chrome?) filler strip.

[mini_toaster]

a piccy would be good so we can see what you mean.

All I can think of is that you're looking at the (chrome?) filler strip.

Alright gimme a sec *grabs camera*

tis cold in the garage

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[mini_kel]

The seals have probably shrunk,they should be glued together when fitted really

[Ethel]

The seals have probably shrunk,they should be glued together when fitted really

Yep, sorry to say there's summet very much wrong with that seal, it should be a complete loop. you could try sticking the ends together and putting the filler strip in so its join is at the opposite side of the screen but I think you probably need a new seal.

[mini_toaster]

The seals have probably shrunk,they should be glued together when fitted really

Yep, sorry to say there's summet very much wrong with that seal, it should be a complete loop. you could try sticking the ends together and putting the filler strip in so its join is at the opposite side of the screen but I think you probably need a new seal.

ah dear. I hope its not too steep getting them reseal? The quarter windows need sealing aswell >.<

Wheres the best place do you think? theres a mini specilist just down the road from me.

[mini_toaster]

Ahh i just rang autoglass. And they quoted 193£ for the front and back, I asked to quote a reseal i dunno if thats what they gave me :S

Ackk >.< i just rang up again and it is 193£ bleehh =[

Edited by noscorp, 02 November 2007 - 01:16 AM.

[Ethel]

Ask around, a Mini specialists would be good as very few vehicles are glazed like Minis nowadays a windscreen company might be worth inquiring with too.

You can fit them yourself, getting the filler strip back in can provide an hour or 2 of fun with a teaspoon handle.

The advantage of at least removing the screens yourself is that you'll be able to tackle any hidden rust before the refit.

[cowboy]

new seals are cheap enough as well as the filler strip.

the windows are easy enough to with new seals and the fillet strip can be put in without the special tool.

there is now way i can see how they could charge that much are they aware you dont need new glass fitted i say this because auto glass charged me around £80 to renew just the front screen on mine which is why im asking

[Scottym]

Its very much worth investing in the later type WIDE front screen seal, its only a few quid more

[Elfie]

Can you not just take it out and stretch out the rubber a little around the windscreen so the ends meet?
Is there not a bit of metal or something that covers the gap?

[mini_kel]

Buy some of the wider type front sreen rubber and fit it yourself,u can buy the tool to do the filler strip makes life easier then u can do your friends minis after and charge them to recover your costs

[mini_toaster]

I could try it myself though. But i never done this type of work before >.<

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