First time I’ve commented on your videos ,but I have watched most of your mini and jaguar vids. I used to own a mini 1000 in a sort of green colour back in the eighties. Everyone should have a mini at some point in their life. Every one should own a jag as well, and I’m still waiting for my time. Your e-type is a stunning work of art. Keep up the good work.rob.
as I like to say basic is best, its little videos like this that help people like me that tackle little jobs on their own for the first time, in this economy saving the pennies that it would cost to get someone to fit it for you helps out a lot. great video again dave :) should have a new one up Sunday also :)
Pete, Thanks, The idea is we help each other out! I wish i could get the Mini viewers to stay for the Jag work. I have watched your videos and i will give you a shout on my next video, Cheers Dave.
Wooden one worked perfectly for me 4 times. I also used KY jelly that worked a treat. I also put the finisher tab (and where I joined) at bottom of windscreen so that rain would not enter on top and collect behind the rubber seal over time. Just a couple things that has worked for me over the years.
I found the wood handle came loose very quickly and the end snapped which i had to weld up! The tab was fitted at the top from factory due to water ingress from rain over time sitting on the lower screen, But like you say it worked for you so it‘s a result. The strange thing is they always rot around the seams but more at the bottom, Cheers Dave.
Great video Dave. When I replaced the windscreen rubbers on my Morris Marina I put the chrome strip in a bucket of hot water for 10 minutes or so and it softened the strip up and made it easier to push in and turn the corners.
Oh those corners are a pain ! I always use neat washing up liquid as lube , it works ok for me ! I found the WD40 is just a tad harder to clean off afterwards especially if you take the car out in the rain ..... great tutorial video Dave 👍👍
Also washing up liquid, it eventually dries inside your rubber seal. What happens over time is in a rain storm, you may get water seeping into the seal....add some wind against the screen at speed and you start to get bubbles popping out of everywhere, especially inside where the rubber seal is at the bottom. It's happened to me many times.
Well done Dave and Emir, maybe a bit basic Dave but it’s still a good tip.. I had been given the same tip with walking the tip of the tool left to right and also the WD40 works a treat.. How long do you leave the strip before cutting it to size (taking crimping into consideration) Cheers Andy
Tim, That‘s great what ever works and does the job, I bought the tool because it had some size options with it and i could also make my own shape if needed to, Cheers Dave.
First time I’ve commented on your videos ,but I have watched most of your mini and jaguar vids. I used to own a mini 1000 in a sort of green colour back in the eighties. Everyone should have a mini at some point in their life. Every one should own a jag as well, and I’m still waiting for my time. Your e-type is a stunning work of art. Keep up the good work.rob.
Rob, Thanks for the comments.I agree they are great little cars and just put a smile on your face! Cheers Dave.
as I like to say basic is best, its little videos like this that help people like me that tackle little jobs on their own for the first time, in this economy saving the pennies that it would cost to get someone to fit it for you helps out a lot. great video again dave :) should have a new one up Sunday also :)
Pete, Thanks, The idea is we help each other out! I wish i could get the Mini viewers to stay for the Jag work. I have watched your videos and i will give you a shout on my next video, Cheers Dave.
davejaguar66 haha, we mini owners are fickle beasts! Although I've watched your jag videos also just don't tell my mini. Ha!
Coming along Dave . Very handy tool. When the chrome and windows go in just sets the paint up.
Cheers
Pete.
Pete, The wood handle one was rubbish it this new is so much better engineered, Cheers Dave.
Wooden one worked perfectly for me 4 times. I also used KY jelly that worked a treat. I also put the finisher tab (and where I joined) at bottom of windscreen so that rain would not enter on top and collect behind the rubber seal over time. Just a couple things that has worked for me over the years.
I found the wood handle came loose very quickly and the end snapped which i had to weld up! The tab was fitted at the top from factory due to water ingress from rain over time sitting on the lower screen, But like you say it worked for you so it‘s a result. The strange thing is they always rot around the seams but more at the bottom, Cheers Dave.
Great video Dave. When I replaced the windscreen rubbers on my Morris Marina I put the chrome strip in a bucket of hot water for 10 minutes or so and it softened the strip up and made it easier to push in and turn the corners.
Sean, I can see how that would make it more playable but it went in very easy on the last fitting. Cheers Dave.
I'm gonna try the WD40 trick when it comes to my rubbers
Oh those corners are a pain ! I always use neat washing up liquid as lube , it works ok for me ! I found the WD40 is just a tad harder to clean off afterwards especially if you take the car out in the rain ..... great tutorial video Dave 👍👍
Paul, We did as well but it tends to dry up a bit if things don‘t go smoothly! Cheers Dave.
We’ve all got our own ways ! As long as it gets results we want !!
Good demo of a f’n fiddly little job.😉👍
Norman, It‘s a bit basic but jobs like this that catch people out as it‘s not something you do ever day! Cheers Dave.
Also washing up liquid, it eventually dries inside your rubber seal. What happens over time is in a rain storm, you may get water seeping into the seal....add some wind against the screen at speed and you start to get bubbles popping out of everywhere, especially inside where the rubber seal is at the bottom. It's happened to me many times.
I have been using washing up liquid for years as well but i thought i would give the WD a try out. Cheers Dave.
Well done Dave and Emir, maybe a bit basic Dave but it’s still a good tip..
I had been given the same tip with walking the tip of the tool left to right and also the WD40 works a treat..
How long do you leave the strip before cutting it to size (taking crimping into consideration)
Cheers Andy
Andy, We will cut it tomorrow and fit the finishing section in! I will go over the problems we had on the next video. Cheers Dave.
Where you get it the tool
Rodrigo, You can buy it from Minispares in the UK go to there website and look under windscreen or glass. Cheers Dave
Just a thought dave,I was holding my breath willing it to go in,,lol
John, No we he had remove it one more time but after we found the problem it was 10min job, Cheers Dave.
Did u try washing up liquid?,
John, We have used it before but if you leave it too long it drys up and too much just makes a mess! Cheers Dave.
28 quid we did the job with an 8mm ring spanner.
Tim, That‘s great what ever works and does the job, I bought the tool because it had some size options with it and i could also make my own shape if needed to, Cheers Dave.
try some swarfega dave
Carl, I stopped using Swarfega some time back we use the sand based hand cleaner now But thanks for the tip Cheers Dave.