Ragtag Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hi Chaps, Just stopped by from the 6 Forum as I suspect there is more knowledge about Surrey backlights here I want to remove the glass from my backlight so that I can paint it. Looking for tips on how to do it without risk of breakage. Can you use the "push with feet" method (and if so, top or bottom) or is it safer to sacrifice the rubber. My rubber is in not bad condition but a bit hard. Thanks in anticipation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 cut the rubber, you can buy another far cheaper than a window, and have a mate help with removal. You can buy the sucker clamps quite cheaply though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff359 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Agreed! Cut the rubber. I did that on mine and if the rubber is hard it will need replacing anyway as it's almost impossible to refit without supple rubber (applies to all sorts of situations )! Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Ok, thanks guys you confirmed my 'safety first' instinct! I remember reading Peter F's thread regarding installation of the glass with the new Moss rubber so I guess I will have that to look forward to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) I bought a yet-to-be-fitted Moss f/g backlight from a member, glass already installed. The member related that the first attempts to install the glass had resulted in breakage, eventually it was sent back to Moss who, with difficulty, managed to fit a new glass.. Now, I have the unpainted backlight. Am I going to remove the glass? No way When painting, I will lift up the lip of the seal by inserting string beneath it. The paint only needs to go a smidge under the seal. Then when the paint is dry I shall remove the string. Ivor Edited March 6, 2011 by 88V8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I bought a yet-to-be-fitted Moss f/g backlight from a member, glass already installed. The member related that the first attempts to install the glass had resulted in breakage, eventually it was sent back to Moss who, with difficulty, managed to fit a new glass.. Now, I have the unpainted backlight. Am I going to remove the glass? No way When painting, I will lift up the lip of the seal by inserting string beneath it. The paint only needs to go a smidge under the seal. Then when the paint is dry I shall remove the string. Ivor Nice one Ivor, Have you decided on a colour as yet? Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Have you decided on a colour as yet? Satin black to match the screen surround. Well, it will probably be a 'match' if you don't look at them both at the same time Hope to do the job in the two-week gap between putting our house on the market and selling it Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hope to do the job in the two-week gap between putting our house on the market and selling it Ivor good luck Ivor you never know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 When painting, I will lift up the lip of the seal by inserting string beneath it. The paint only needs to go a smidge under the seal. Then when the paint is dry I shall remove the string. Ah the old rope trick. An old 'paint' guy told me about that years ago, thanks for reminding me. I shall investigate whether my rubber is supple enough to do this. If I go this route, I'll also remember to mask the rubber and glass, inside and out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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