spillman Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 The top rubber on windscreen js in need of replacement. It would appear relatively straightforward to remove old one and fit new one. It looks as if it can be done in situ. is there anything to watch out for and /or need to be aware of? Thanks in anticipation. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 John, Pretty straight forward, just make use plenty of washing up liquid. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) You'll have to trim the edge so that they sit nicely next to the stanchion. Do not be tempted to cut it off directly after installing. You have to pull the rubber when you install it. It's a little too long after you've installed it. After a while it will 'shrink' i.e. return to its original size. Cut the edges after a few days. Menno Edited April 26, 2015 by Menno van Rij 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Depending on where you buy it from you may find that you have to ease the "T" section into the groove all the way along with a blunt screw driver as it wont just slide in as per original. If you have a hardtop then the seal will need trimming on the rear edge to go round the mounting brackets. As stated dont trim the ends until it has settled for a week then carefully trim to suit the top ends of the stanchions. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldBob Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'll be doing this job soon too, would anyone care to recommend a supplier of a well made seal - or are they much the same? Thanks Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spillman Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Bob. I have already bought a new top rubber in readiness to fit. It was from Rimmers, and looks absolutely fine. More experienced members may have other suppliers in mind. All the best. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Got all my windscreen seals from the TR shop. No problems fitting, but take your time, & as mentioned above, the rubber will (need to) stretch when fitting, so make sure it has all gone back to it's final length before trimming. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I get mine from TR Shop too, not keen on Rimmers Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mleadbeater Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Fitting the rubber can be a pain, 2 suggestions to help 1) Lube with liquid soap 2) make an insertion tool from a small screwdriver, say around 5 '' long, so that the end of the handle is snug on the palm of your hand with your fingers extended to grip just short of the tip. Grind the tip to an angle off square of say 45 deg, and smooth and polish the ground end. Engage one side of the rubber T and shove a little at a time the other side, be patient, keep having a break, may take up to an hour or so. I never streach rubbers, (if you see what I mean,) then they don't shrink back. cheers, good luck Mike Edited April 27, 2015 by mleadbeater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McMuttley Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi John, this is one of the jobs that I have successfully completed, so it must be easy ! I left mine 10-14 days to shrink, then clamped it down with a hardtop ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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