Removing windows

Post by **aprescott** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:32 pm

Hi, i am looking for some advice on removing windows from a 2 dr 1000 prior to respray, and then putting them back. Is it easy or should i grt a auto glass tyoe person?

Cheers!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:42 pm

Easy enough - although rear window can be tricky to refit. Best to use new rubbers when you refit - old hard rubbers make the job much more difficult - and they can leak!

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:44 pm

Yes, I agree, fairly easy job IF you refit with new rubbers and use plenty of lube when refitting. I like to use grease in the rubbers but others have different ideas.....

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:46 pm

KY Jelly! Certainly DO NOT use washing up liquid!!

Post by **MGFmad** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:56 pm

If you go for new rubbers it makes the removal of the glass much easier as you can just cut the old rubber with a stanley knife

Post by **MGFmad** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:56 pm

If you go for new rubbers it makes the removal of the glass much easier as you can just cut the old rubber with a stanley knife

Post by **aprescott** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:17 pm

Cheers people! will go for new rubbers.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:32 pm

Mind the fingers when doing the 'cutting out'! Thick work gloves highly recommended.