How to fit quarter window glass

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:18 pm

#262395

I took the glass out of my beetles (68) quarter windows to replace the locks, bought some new rubber to fit them in but even using a rubber mallet, I can't get them back in the frames.

This is for the glass to be fitted in to the chrome frame, not the chrome frame into the outer frame.

Even windscreens O'Brien couldn't do it.

Is there someone around that specialises in this or is there a special technique to do it?

Thanks

Yogie

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:32 pm

#262411

This is a very time consuming job, It took me over 4 hours to do 2 1/4 windows its not easy

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Jeza Officially Full-On Dubber

353 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 12 Nov 2004, 2:10 pm

#262459

This is the vent type ones in the door?

This is a little different as these guys are powder coating them but the re-install is the same, also a link to a "how to" page towards the bottom of the 1st page.
http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4502&page=1&pp=15

Good Luck

Cheers
Jeremy

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Dannyboy half man , half horse

2,306 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 4:34 pm

#262551

Just use a little lube on the rubbers , quick wipe over with rubber grease and slide the frame over the glass , not try and slide the glass into the frame. In other words place the long flat of the glass on a clean solid covered surface , position the rubber and push over and onto the glass. Concentraite your effort in the center of the frame. A few swift hits on the frame with a rubber mallet will to it.
If the rubber isnt sitting perfect which it won't here's what you do. Grab a nice sharp trimming knife and using the edge frame as a guide trim off any high spots. Then grab your sealer gun with some black silicone and run a small bead all the way along the glass and edge of the frame. Spray with wd40 , grab a rag and in more or less one wipe run you rag or plastic scraper along the edge cleaning any excess. Dont be to fussy as it can be trimmed to perfection with a 1"blade once dried.

Got that!:o

u2u me if you get stuck.

Oh by the way i work for that company you mentioned ha ha but shortly going solo and starting my own business. See starting business in General chat.

Good luck

Dan😉

"If i had to explain you wouldnt understand"

The Lower Class

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 13 Nov 2004, 8:04 am

#262967

Thanks guys. I will try it and see how it goes this weekend.:beer

Dannyboy half man , half horse

2,306 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 13 Nov 2004, 11:31 am

#263091

Just make sure the surface you put the glass onto my be clean as . Old piece of wood is best!

Dan😉

"If i had to explain you wouldnt understand"

The Lower Class