Thread: replacing window seal rubbers

Sound like you don't have the correct seal lipping and locking strip putter inering tools. I can do Disco roof ones in about 10-15mins not including cleaning off the sealer.

special tools, hmm - ive got a thumb and a small screw driver.

where do i get the proper putterinnerer tool?

I'm trying to remember how I did HS's. For me it was easier to remove the windows and tint them than try and do them insitu.

I know I had the rubber sitting in the sun so it would soften when putting them back. Have you tried water based lube on the rubber ?? Won't affect the seal whereas vaseline does. Might help the rubber lip slide over the glass easier.

What's the hurry with putting them in ? Enjoy the experience, may never get the chance again. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

thanks hellspawn - i put the seal into hot water before fitting to soften it up
, helped a bit. lubed it with dishwashing liquid, but i might try ky gell next(definantly safe on rubber )

arent they the type of seals you wrap string around then slowly pull on the string to to pull the lip of the seal through?

Never tried that method. 8O

G'day Crossy [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
Yeah they can be a bit of a struggle, when fitting the seal rubber to the panel before fitting the glass make sure that you have bedded the rubber in the corners, use a rubber tyre type hammer to force the seal into the corner curve, we used to use neat dishwashing liquid (home brand @99c Ltre) when fitting the glass.

Shaunp - - - Where in Brisbane can you purchase the filler strip fitting tool :?: as the arthritis has taken it's toll on my hands.

Not sure I had mine for 15 years, I would have got them from one of those tool vans that drives around and calls at workshops. You could try someone like Brisbane refinishing supplies etc, I have 2 tools one for lipping glass into seals when you can pull them in with rope and a filler strip tool inserting tool.