all mod cons Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hi All,The next job I have lined up for the Herald is to fit a new windscreen. I have the screen already but none of the rubbers / seals yet.I understand this can be a bit of a tricky job and wondered if anyone has experience of fitting one, advice etc ?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cureton Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I did one a few weks ago and it's not that tricky, although it did take two attempts. Fit the rubber to the screen, then insert a length of thick cord (availble form B&Q) in the groove that goes on to the frame with at least 12" surplus at each end. Offer the screen up to the frame (a second pair of hands is very useful at this point, although I did by myself with the roof off) and pull the cord out causing the rubber lip to slip over the frame. I found it helps to use a lubricant. Also be careful on the last few inches where the cord ends overlap as this is the tightest bit and I tore my rubber slightly.Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bowling Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 If you have the shiny plastic trim, insert it into the rubber seal before you fit the windscreen - much easier that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all mod cons Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks Both. I'll give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctee Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Steve_Curton wrote: I tore my rubber slightly.I did that once-------now I'm a Dad.Hows the resto Herald going Steve ?regards Doctee (owner of your free air filter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cureton Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 54 wrote:I did that once-------now I'm a Dad.Hows the resto Herald going Steve ?regards Doctee (owner of your free air filter)Hi Doctee, I'm hoping to finish off the paint this weekend (if the weather holds out) then it's just a case of re-assembling & fitting the boot lid, doors, roof, roof liner, rear windscreen, side windows, bonnet, headlamps, wiring, valance, carpets, etc etc etc ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 06228 wrote:If you have the shiny plastic trim, insert it into the rubber seal before you fit the windscreen - much easier that way.Never encountered any problem in fitting the plastic trim into a Herald screen seal. No special tools, just hand pressure to pop it in place. The only possible trick is to do it on a warm day, so the rubber is softer.On recently produced Herald screen seals the plastic is anything but a tight fit, a subject on which we are waiting to hear from the manufacturer........Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Use one of the snazzy fitting tools or if a cheapskate like me, a screwdriver inserted into the channel in the rubber - wiggle it about from side to side as you move it gently around the screen. This will seat the screen rubber properly and widens the slot so that fitting the metal or plastic finisher is simple with just finger pressure. I've never had any bother fitting it, it's far easier than the later C-shaped trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 use an old leather glove filled with sand (tie the opening off) to pat and bed the glass you can whack it firmly without risking a crack.the mylar strip is intended to lock the rubber in place it should not be fitted till the screen is fully in,if the glass is short in the corners you can pack it out with screenwash tube or similar to get the corner radius a good fit when you cross over the strings tape them to the glass so they are easy ro access and dont unwind or fall out while lining things up you can apply the sealant to the seal flip whilst its on the glass if you want to, just be carefull when you lift it or you get a handfull of black bostic Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheherald Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 If you insert the chrome/plastic filler strip after fitting the windsceen don't cut it too short, it shrinks! I left a nice gap to be covered by the filler piece, only for the two ends of the trim to slowly appear on either side! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It's good practice to leave the plastic trim overlapping in place for a few days, then trim it flush once it has passed through a few day/night (hot/cold) cycles. Only then fit the joint piece.While it's true that a finishing trim serves to expand the seal in some applications, that's not really true of the narrow trim fitted to the Herald seal. This one's just cosmetic and has no bearing on the seal's ability to work properly. Before the unadorned 948 Saloon and Courier van windscreen seal was remanufactured, it was common practice to use the regular Herald seal, with the finisher omitted. Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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