front screen

[mattyguk1]

hi all, im thinking of changing my front screen rubber due to a couple of leaks but im worried about the screen cracking in the process! are all mini screens the same size or would replacement for the mk1 be a problem?

[coop12g295]

No problem fitted hundreds and never broke a mini screen.Take the lock strip out break the seal between glass and body if nervous cut the rubber top and sides glass side lift window out.Clean body and glass put rubber on car slide glass in seal and refit the lock strip.Fitting lock strip's hardest part of the job

[Pandora]

get the propper spreader / roller to put the filler strip in.

You can use a screwdriver, but you'll either scratch the car, stab yourself, or (more likely) both!

[mattyguk1]

thanks,do i need to put any sealent on the the new rubber? and if the worse happens are new screens readily available?

[coop12g295]

I always seal glass and body do not use silicone I get mine from local motor factors, glass readily available usually laminated.If you were local to Portsmouth I'd give you a fitting lesson

[mattyguk1]

thanks again,whats the name of the sealer you use?

[coop12g295]

Tex windscreen sealer,arbomast or expandite.The tex is the 1st choice

[mattyguk1]

cheers

[mk1]

All good advice there!

Particularly about the sealer, I have always fitted mine without & have as a consequence usually suffered from minor leaks. As far as screens are concerned, ring round if you do need one, the prices can vary wildly!

You will pay around £20 - £40 depending on where you get it from.