geofjag3A Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 i am having a problem with finding a seal and a compatible trim/filler. Does anyone have samples of the original parts? I have bought (and returned) several of these from different suppliers. All are the same and the groove in the rubber is different in section from the plastic trim. The plastic is taller than the depth of the groove. All the suppliers insist they are as original and there have been no other complaints. In the past I have fitted many windscreens and most Brit cars use a similar type of seal so I am unable to understand why this is happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 Moss screen rubber is the best fit. fit the rubber to the glass then fit the trim and then fit the lot to the car. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DMRL Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 Hi, As per Stuart have just done mine and although time consuming fitted perfectly. Fit rubber around glass and tape in place with masking tape to glass Fit trim into groove and again tape in place - it will sit proud. Put parachute cord into seal with a loop coiming out at each corner. Lay screen onto fram and starting at one corner pull loop amd get rubber to fit over lip on frame- i also use a flat blade screwdriver but be carefull. As the rubber goes into the frame the gap holding the trim closes up and grips the tongue of the trim. The trim is then held and the sits flush or very slightly proud of the rubber. You are not tyring to get it recessed into the rubber. All in all took approx 45 mins. My rubber and trim were from Rimmers and fitted perfectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 Do not fit the trim and leave for 24 hours before cutting the the joint for the cover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 Does this seal also fit the later 1500 Spitfires? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofjag3A Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 5:51 PM, ntc said: Do not fit the trim and leave for 24 hours before cutting the the joint for the cover Unfortunately. the root of the issue is that the trim does not fit the rubber seal. I do not know which part ,or both, are wrong. The screen is in the seal in the aperture and I do not intend to remove it until a solution is found. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofjag3A Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 6:20 PM, Jase said: Does this seal also fit the later 1500 Spitfires? I believe it fits Mk 1and Mk2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofjag3A Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 5:12 PM, DMRL said: Hi, As per Stuart have just done mine and although time consuming fitted perfectly. Fit rubber around glass and tape in place with masking tape to glass Fit trim into groove and again tape in place - it will sit proud. Put parachute cord into seal with a loop coiming out at each corner. Lay screen onto fram and starting at one corner pull loop amd get rubber to fit over lip on frame- i also use a flat blade screwdriver but be carefull. As the rubber goes into the frame the gap holding the trim closes up and grips the tongue of the trim. The trim is then held and the sits flush or very slightly proud of the rubber. You are not tyring to get it recessed into the rubber. All in all took approx 45 mins. My rubber and trim were from Rimmers and fitted perfectly. Thanks, I will try that. My problem was that when the car arrived the screen was loose and no sign of rubber or trim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Rimmer bros seal is **** ,and does not hold the trim they say is correct and supply . Also said nobody else complained. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 The first picture shows the typical Triumph type of filler strip, the second shows a more common type of BL strip, in this case Morris Minor. It sounds like you have either the wrong rubber or the wrong filler strip. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 5:12 PM, DMRL said: Hi, My rubber and trim were from Rimmers and fitted perfectly. 13 hours ago, tr graham said: Rimmer bros seal is **** ,and does not hold the trim they say is correct and supply . Also said nobody else complained. Interesting that we have 2 opposite reports. Sounds like one of Rimmers monkeys sent Graham the wrong parts. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Interesting that we have 2 opposite reports. Sounds like one of Rimmers monkeys sent Graham the wrong parts. Ralph Not so. I know several people who have been displeased with Rimmer seals. I always fit the Moss ones. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 +1 for the Moss seals (front and rear Surrey seal), ... hard work to fit, but once in place a perfect fit to the frame, glass and the finishing strip. Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Rimmer Surrey seal and finisher where ok . just the front one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 3:39 PM, geofjag3A said: Unfortunately. the root of the issue is that the trim does not fit the rubber seal. I do not know which part ,or both, are wrong. The screen is in the seal in the aperture and I do not intend to remove it until a solution is found. R U trying to fit the complete trim in the rubber grove ?? rather than just the flange ? NTCs advice spot on re waiting to cut Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Just the flange , they 2 parts are not compatible the rubber is wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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