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Apr 30, 2017 17:08:37 GMT
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Answer to the screen problem..... Buy a proper screen rubber from a proper windscreen rubber supplier! COH Baines Ltd www.coh-baines.co.uk/p.....screen-surround.htmlThe others will be returned for credit with the suggestion that they stock Baines products that are fit for purpose in the future Thanks to all who suggested COH Baines! The seal they sent was the correct length (the same as the one we modified as it turns out), has a subtly different profile and slightly softer compound. Nick Dolomite folk have had many, many issues with Baines seals leaking for years, due to a change in screen thickness and the seals only working properly on one size. I'm unsure if this is also the case on spits, but just be aware. They also tend to crack and perish after 3 years too. From my experience with rubber fitted screens leaking after a new rubber has been fitted by a novice is down to no sealer being used and or the incorrect sealer being used, My advice is to always use a sealant when fitting a new rubber, |
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MK2 Cortina Estate
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Apr 30, 2017 18:42:59 GMT
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These are fitted by a variety of professionals, novices and long time owners. I'm talking at least two dozen accounts of it.
The screens are a different thickness and don't match the channel in the rubber correctly.
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Apr 30, 2017 21:11:16 GMT
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I do a lot of rubbers, on trains wat we do is before trying to wrestle with the rubber we let it soak for an hour in very hot water, this makes the rubber more willingly to work on. We did do this on all but our very first attempt. I'll settle for a rubber that actually looks like it fits the car to start with. and worry about the ageing later. Seal can't really be blamed for leaks if the 'screen are being made different thicknesses - I think this is a problem with classic Minis also. Additional sealant needed. Nick |
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Apr 30, 2017 21:14:37 GMT
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I don't think I've explained myself particularly well. Original laminated and toughened screens are a different thickness, even when full of sealant the chrome trim piece can't seal the rubber against the screen properly.
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I don't think I've explained myself particularly well. Original laminated and toughened screens are a different thickness, even when full of sealant the chrome trim piece can't seal the rubber against the screen properly. In this case we have refitted the original Triplex zebra zone toughened screen so the thickness is not a problem. Would much prefer a laminated screen for safety reasons but no way would a laminated screen have survived the abuse this one took. Nick |
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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