How to fit a windscreen

[rolesyboy]

Hi All. I haven't done this for about 20 years and the cars I fitted them to were of no real value then so the odd slip here and there was of no consequence. (When I last fitted them to my 'S' I had a screen fitter do them both and to my horror he split the rubber and marked my paint!)
I need a step by step guide to refitting Mini windscreens if anybody would be so kind. would also like to know what type and diameter of cord to use. I have the diamond shaped tool. Many thanks. Mark

[coop12g295]

No cord,the rubber fits on the car and the window slid in using either a plastic tool or very carefully an old flat screwdriver with the blade rounded off to loose sharp edges,lubricate well with a spray(I use screen cleaner non aerosol)seal the screen then put in the locking strip.Sounds easy but 14 years with Autoglass helps.Alternatively if you're passing I'll fit it while you wait lol

[rolesyboy]

Autoglass repair, Autoglass replace..... Cheers. Just realised last screen I probably fitted was more like 25 years ago.

[minitechnique]

Get some silicone dash spray tesco stuff will do.

Fit seal, squirt loads of silicone spray around it, place glass in seal on scuttle, then with a blunt screw driver ease it in.

Easy with a bit of practice.

Chrome strip you need a special tool, again lots of silicone spary.

New seals can be a nightmare... Good second hand one does the job best.

Mark