stuart147 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 just about to replace windscreen rubber due to cracking/general wear. It looks tricky and very fiddly to get the new rubber into the recess on the frame. Anyone got any tips on getting this rubber in? Can I/should I use some sort of lube on it? If so what would you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R300 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Try soapy water or washing up liquid 04 Blue/Orange Superlight R300 Going no where fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesG Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi Stuart, I haven't replaced my rubber seal yet, as it does look tricky, and most people seem to run and hide when this topic appears. I have just had the glass in my screen replaced and think it would be a shame not to replace the rubber (especially for aesthetic appeal), however fiddly it probably is. As for lube, I'd guess washing-up liquid would probably be best. Let me know how you get on! Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted October 19, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi Stuart/Les, This is a bit of a bugger to do ☹️ I used a silicone lube that's a slippy as anything and even then it was a very tight fit but it was doable. Good luck! Nick Back in a BEC! - but done alright in Class 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted October 19, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted October 19, 2009 Ooops, I meant to say it might help to have another person to help feed the rubber in a straight line. For me, it was made more difficult by the seal twisting as you tried to pull it through Nick ----- Back in a BEC! - but done alright in Class 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoots U Sir Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'm really sorry Nick but that first description has just made me laugh out loud in the middle of the office ❗ People are looking at me 03 SV K3 193 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMorris Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 REALLY IMPORTANT - It does not appear to be when you first look at it - but the rubber is asymetrical. There is a front and a back. I did not notice this when I first replaced mine and you end up with gaps by the stanchions. Make sure you look at the one you take off. there is an old thread about this somewhere in the system Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMorris Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 forgot to add - I used washing up liquid, dining room table and 3 pairs of hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesG Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks all, not so scary a job as it first appears then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart147 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 *thumbup*This job turned out easier than I first thought it would. I used WD40 as a lubricant and installing the rubber took me about 10 minutes to do, and on my own . I got some help to put the screen back on though to avoid scratching the scuttle and to pull the heater wires back through. Thanks for all of the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesG Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Cheers Stuart; I'm defo ordering a new seal for my car now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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