best way to remove rubber surround from windscreen?
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I am fitting a new windscreen to my vehicle and need to remove the rubber strip (shown by the arrow in the picture) IN ONE PIECE. Dealer has quote £78 for this strip, so really don't want to pay this, especially as the vehicle only cost £150!
Do you think there is any Polyurethane behind this strip, as it really does not want to come easy and I don't want to damage it. I guess the only thing I can do is run a Stanley blade behind it?
Do you think there is any Polyurethane behind this strip, as it really does not want to come easy and I don't want to damage it. I guess the only thing I can do is run a Stanley blade behind it?
Edited by tommydog on Wednesday 14th December 22:04
Edited by tommydog on Wednesday 14th December 22:06
Looks like a Transit trim will do the trick; Citroen AX trim is also a generous profile. There are also various 'universal' profiles available on 25m rolls. Might be an idea to contact a local independent to see if they have anything the can offer you.
What vehicle is that?
Also, whereabouts are you?
What vehicle is that?
Also, whereabouts are you?
If you *did* want to save, and reuse the existing trim, it *is* possible; you need to get under the trim and tuck a square profile wire under the glass so that the cut will be made directly into the PUR. That said, if the trim is a rubber composite, it might just pull out (warming it up will soften it).
Knowing what vehicle it is will help.
Knowing what vehicle it is will help.
Glassman said:
If you *did* want to save, and reuse the existing trim, it *is* possible; you need to get under the trim and tuck a square profile wire under the glass so that the cut will be made directly into the PUR. That said, if the trim is a rubber composite, it might just pull out (warming it up will soften it).
Knowing what vehicle it is will help.
I thought about warming it maybe with a hairdryer, so will give it a go. What do you think is making it so difficult to pull off? Do you think there is polyurethane stuck under it, or some other bonding. I did not think they were that hard to get off as I watched one youtube video where they just seem to pull it off easy and reused it. It's for an old Ssangyoung Korando. I am in the midlands. Think I may try the hairdryer first.Knowing what vehicle it is will help.
Glassman said:
Looks like a Transit trim will do the trick; Citroen AX trim is also a generous profile. There are also various 'universal' profiles available on 25m rolls.
Do you think these would do then?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TRANSIT-FRONT-WINDS...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-AX-1987-1997-WIN...
tommydog said:
Glassman said:
Looks like a Transit trim will do the trick; Citroen AX trim is also a generous profile. There are also various 'universal' profiles available on 25m rolls.
Do you think these would do then?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TRANSIT-FRONT-WINDS...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-AX-1987-1997-WIN...
Glassman said:
wow that's a coincidence as I also have this car and will have a go and try and get the old one off tomorrow to reuse, but now I know I have a cheap option for new if I need it. I can now sleep much better!Edited by david151 on Friday 16th December 10:05
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