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Replacing Window Rubbers
dAVo - May 8th, 2009 at 04:08 PM

Hey all.

I am planning on replacing all my window rubbers in the very near future and I wanted you guys to give me a difficulty rating on re-installing all the chrome strips that go into the rubbers. The strips that are on there now are all in perfect condition but whether or not thay stay that way during the taking glass out procedure is another issue.

Personally I would prefer to keep the strips but if it's gonna be too much of a P.I.T.A then I don't think I will bother. I know the rubbers with the channels are more expensive and that I will probably need to fork out more clams for the strips themselves in the case that the originals get wrecked but I think I am willing to pay that to keep the original look.

What do you guys reckon?

Cheers
Davo

helbus - May 8th, 2009 at 05:50 PM

The difficulty rating is a hard one in itself to give. For me, it is as easy as 1/10. Time and patience with quality rubbers and I can do it perfectly. Taking the windows out should not damage the strips. Taking the strips out of the rubbers is easier if you cut the rubber with a sharp knife and dont force the strips out. Putting the rubbers back in can be done with Talc powder or window cleaner. I prefer window cleaner. I would not use WD40, CRC or Inox or any oils as they will be hard to clean up, and affect the rubber

Some people have no chance doing it as they lack the patience above all.

Personally I think if you have the strips and you like the look of the strips, then I would pay for the best rubbers and the best installer to get it spot on. You will find it harder to get strips later if you want them, or ruin the ones you have.

ian.mezz - May 8th, 2009 at 07:31 PM

half a day to clean all the old crap off the chrome. them half a day to get one front window in:no:,

vw54 - May 8th, 2009 at 08:05 PM

Ask Rose she learnt how to DO IT

dAVo - May 8th, 2009 at 08:59 PM

Sweet thanks guys. I originally preferred to keep the original look but i covered the chrome strip on one of the windows with black elec tape and I really didn't mind the look of that either so I have a hard decision to make now.

FROSTY - May 13th, 2009 at 08:54 PM

Hi dAVo, It's really not that hard to get the windows out then back in. Are you on the Gold Coast or Bris?

68AutoBug - May 14th, 2009 at 01:05 AM

Quote:
check out how many cars now don't have the chrome strips installed... I found it a terrible job... but that was in 1968 and i was young... lol

I personally like the look of the standard window rubbers withchrome strips....

LEE



quote]Originally posted by dAVo
Hey all.

I am planning on replacing all my window rubbers in the very near future and I wanted you guys to give me a difficulty rating on re-installing all the chrome strips that go into the rubbers. The strips that are on there now are all in perfect condition but whether or not thay stay that way during the taking glass out procedure is another issue.

Personally I would prefer to keep the strips but if it's gonna be too much of a P.I.T.A then I don't think I will bother. I know the rubbers with the channels are more expensive and that I will probably need to fork out more clams for the strips themselves in the case that the originals get wrecked but I think I am willing to pay that to keep the original look.

What do you guys reckon?

Cheers
Davo