whippy
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Post by whippy on Apr 2, 2009 18:58:13 GMT 10
I have hit a hurdle with the Globetrotter, two windows weren't there, the big back window had to be taken out so I can replace the wood. I have new rubbers exactly the same from Clark Rubber. (had to give them an arm & leg , boy it's expensive) I have spent several hours trying to put them back, b ut Twiggy spat them out . Ahhhh so frustrating !!!!!! :P :P :o :o   |
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Post by humpty2 on Apr 2, 2009 19:08:25 GMT 10
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 2, 2009 20:02:39 GMT 10
Good dab of vasolene run all around in the groove of the rubber,decent length of sturdy but not too thick twine. Run the twine all the way around the groove & just slightly overlap where you started from.Slip/push one corner in first,slight pressure needed as you gently pull the twine around.Works better if you got another pair of hands helping.Kero or white spirits to clean excess lubricant (vaso) off & a bit o` Windex. Could even 'warm' the rubber if neccessary to make it more pliable. cheers gordon
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Post by humpty2 on Apr 2, 2009 20:13:24 GMT 10
Shoulda thought about the old hairdryer/heatgun on the rubbers trick.....next time  I used a twine about the same thickness as shoelace. |
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 2, 2009 20:37:59 GMT 10
Humpty2. It pays to cut the rubber at least 1/2" longer than needed & push in. This allows for shrinkage later on. Probably too late by now though.cheers gordon
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Post by humpty2 on Apr 2, 2009 21:07:09 GMT 10
Done that....and taped the rubber to the windows so as to keep it in place sorta.........guess what.....IT STILL LEAKS!!!!!! Silastic (windscreen sealant ) standing by |
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Flattop
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Post by Flattop on Apr 3, 2009 9:17:59 GMT 10
I would suggest you DON'T use silastic.
Get some proper 'caulking', use a small cut tip to feed in under the outside edge from the outside.
(I assume you are not willing to remove it again, and this is understandable)
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Post by humpty2 on Apr 3, 2009 17:39:24 GMT 10
No, it's leaking between the glass and the rubber....so windscreen sealant to the job.
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 3, 2009 19:30:21 GMT 10
Hi Humpty2. Hmm, whilst some window rubbers have the same groove depth & wideness others do variate. ie: the window groove could be say 1/4" wide to suit 1/4" glass, whilst the 'opening' groove might be 3/8" to suit the thickness of the material opening. vice versa. Other than that if it is what it`s supposed to be a good caulking compound as Flattop says or Sikaflex - the stuff they seal windscreens with.Guaranteed never to leak & bleeding hard to remove if the occasion arose. cheers gordon
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Apr 3, 2009 20:45:48 GMT 10
Hello Whippy
have you considered using some one from a windscreen replacement shop.
I used one to fit new rubbers in my van, result was ok.
Regards Shane
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whippy
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Post by whippy on Apr 4, 2009 18:49:59 GMT 10
THanks guys for the advice, Yes shane I did consider getting someone from a windscreen replacement place, I was told it was $60 to turn up & $60nper half hour, a bit rich I thought.
The small windows are in, using tinted perspex, the big rear window, tomorrow.
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