Tim D. Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Hi I drove the RBRR last year and in monsoon conditions around Glasgow the bottom corners of the windscreen started leaking. Wet legs all round and unhappy co-driver. We ended up using chewing gum and a makeshift gutter to solve the issue. Now looking for something more permanent. Does any one have a suggestion for a sealant I can use with the screen in situ. Don't want to have the hassle of removal. Please wait while image is uploading... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Is dum dum putty still available and suitable. I seem to recall dad using it for all sorts of car sealing job in the distant past. a sort of non drying putty that he would force into window channel gaps etc with his thumb leaving a neat black edge? just a thought. Edited August 16, 2022 by Hamish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 I have had success with 3M windscreen sealant on the TR3 frame where the metal corners did not quite join. The stuff is sold for fitting glass to rubber installations https://groveshop.co.uk/windscreen/19242-3m-windscreen-sealer-black-310-ml-8509.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: I have had success with 3M windscreen sealant on the TR3 frame where the metal corners did not quite join. The stuff is sold for fitting glass to rubber installations https://groveshop.co.uk/windscreen/19242-3m-windscreen-sealer-black-310-ml-8509.html Thats what I use for all sealing needs. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaelfinnis Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Arbomast autograde windscreen sealing compound from Moss did the job for me. Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluestone Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Mine was leaking around both lower corners and I found clear Gorilla All-Conditions Sealant (from local DIY store) did the job well. I did both corners extending all the way up to the top of each windscreen pillar, and found masking close to the edge of the glass / rubber seal gave a clean finish. Cured years of soggy knees in the 6. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 7:39 PM, Bluestone said: Mine was leaking around both lower corners and I found clear Gorilla All-Conditions Sealant (from local DIY store) did the job well. I did both corners extending all the way up to the top of each windscreen pillar, and found masking close to the edge of the glass / rubber seal gave a clean finish. Cured years of soggy knees in the 6. Ray Thx. Sounds like a good approach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure has been used to great effect by a few in my local group, I believe it has been developed for marine use. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Captain-Tolleys-Creeping-Crack-sealer/dp/B003T6EJ9A George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alfrom Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 I can also recommend Captain Tolleys, from personal experience. Stopped the wet right ankle problem. Very easy to use - just poke the nozzle between glass and rubber and allow the liquid to creep down. It took a double application to solve my problem but my ankle has been dry ever since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted August 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 Have gone round the screen with 3M sealant. Fingers crossed. Had used Captain Tolleys in the past on the screen. It reduced the leaks but I still had some. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Does anyone have a fix for leaks past the windscreen wiper spindle. I was caught in some of the recent cloudbreaks and got wet ankles. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob-menhennett Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Ian Moss stock new washers for the underside of the bezel TR3-3A from TS12568 ( yours ? ) Seal, wheelbox (moss-europe.co.uk). They go a bit crusty with the passing years and one day you have a leak. Remove the wiper arm / blade and give the retaining nut a good dosing of penetrating oil / Plus Gas and leave to permeate for a while. Having removed the nut , spindle and rubber washer, thoroughly clean the paintwork around the hole. Dab of car polish and fit new washers to each wiper spindle , tighten up the fittings - firm but down go mad. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 6 hours ago, bob-menhennett said: Ian Moss stock new washers for the underside of the bezel TR3-3A from TS12568 ( yours ? ) Seal, wheelbox (moss-europe.co.uk). They go a bit crusty with the passing years and one day you have a leak. Remove the wiper arm / blade and give the retaining nut a good dosing of penetrating oil / Plus Gas and leave to permeate for a while. Having removed the nut , spindle and rubber washer, thoroughly clean the paintwork around the hole. Dab of car polish and fit new washers to each wiper spindle , tighten up the fittings - firm but down go mad. Bob FWIW I smear non setting windscreen sealer either side of the rubber before fitting and then clean off the excess once you have tightened the nuts down. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Another job for the winter list. Thanks all. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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