Saggy windscreen rubber

[saxmund]

The advent of warm weather and daily top-down travel has reminded me of a niggly thing that wasn't as bad over the winter,partly because I don't have the top down so often and also because it doesn't seem to happen in colder weather, maybe the rubber doesn't stretch as much?

Anyway, the rubber seal at the top of the windscreen is coming away. It tucks back into place OK, so it's not a problem with the roof up and it still seals OK, but I'm a bit worried it might get worse, break or something.

So a few queries:

(a) can I effect a repair with a bit of glue? Or does it need a specialist?

(b) if the latter, does it need a special specialist, or is it something I could expect Racing Green to do when I take it in for its service in a few weeks time?

(c) is there some sort of temporary repair I can do while waiting to get round to (b)?

(d) if it needs a specialist, does anyone have any recommendations? I'm on the Surrey/Hants?Berks border.

Ta!

Phil

[.Mark]

Superglue

[Glassman]

Racing Green might have a decent subbie they use.

I would not recommend the use of superglue.

Try Ace Mobile Windscreens and speak to Dave - he knows his onions.

Or if you're planning a trip anywhere in/near Dorset, I also rate Andy at Firstglass Automotive Glazing very, very highly.

[.Mark]

Glassman said:

I would not recommend the use of superglue.

Can I ask why not? It's been holding mine down for longer than I can remember.

[Glassman]

The rubber will tear rendering it useless for when the windscreen is eventually replaced. Not a good idea given how hard the proper rubber trim is to get at the best of times.

Having worked with glass/paint/trim/windscreens for 19 years, superglue has its uses, but not in this way. IMH-and professional-O

[.Mark]

Glassman said:

The rubber will tear rendering it useless for when the windscreen is eventually replaced. Not a good idea given how hard the proper rubber trim is to get at the best of times.

Having worked with glass/paint/trim/windscreens for 19 years, superglue has its uses, but not in this way. IMH-and professional-O

Bugger.

[parvs]

Mine came away a bit, but I put some black silicone sealant underneath, held it for awhile and cleaned off the excess. That was a year ago and it seems fine. Admittedly it was only a small amount.

[saxmund]

Thanks, Glassman, I will probably give Ace Windscreens a ring, while I'd like an excuse for a drive down to Dorset I have other plans for my days off at the moment.