63swb Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 hi, i have a mk1 escort and i need to put the windscreen and back window back in, what is the best way to do it? i would like to do it myself as it seems very expensive to get the pros to do it. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-e Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 the best way is to pay someone else its a cunt of a job is only like $100ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOYOPET Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 in my experience get the pros to do it, i wouldn't recommend Novus as they are "all care no responsibility" so if they break it your fucked. Spencer had someone come and do it for him and they seem to be cheap, quick and easy, so ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I've always used Novus, and have been impressed with the cost, workmanship, and their ability to get a job done at short notice. Won't ever use Smith and Smith again, due to them absolutely mauling the Alfa when they did a screen in that - but then again it's always gonna be a case by case scenario depending on which branches you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOYOPET Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I've always used Novus, and have been impressed with the cost, workmanship, and their ability to get a job done at short notice.Won't ever use Smith and Smith again, due to them absolutely mauling the Alfa when they did a screen in that - but then again it's always gonna be a case by case scenario depending on which branches you use. yup.. i guess ure right there... just that i happened to get the apprentice... and the dude that was in charge couldnt give a fuck what he was doing, the boss eventually gave me a sweet deal, but only after a few harsh words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Pete Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Won't ever use Smith and Smith again, due to them absolutely mauling the Alfa when they did a screen in that - but then again it's always gonna be a case by case scenario depending on which branches you use. +1 But probably depends on the branch. Had a rugged as freelance guy in a ratty Nissan Urvan do one and he was probably the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 or you can get 2 poeple and some rope. 1 put the rubber on the screen 2 feed some thin rope aound the window (in the grove that will seal it to the body) and just make sure both end of the rope hang out in the bottom of the screen in the middle. 3place the screen onto the car and makesure both ends of the rope are inside the car. 4 get your mate to push down on the screen from the outside and from the top 5keep the pressure on and pull 1 side of the rope as your mate keeps pressur on it 6keep pressing as your pulling the rope and the rubber will lift and slot into place. just do that all the way around the screen till the top and pull with the other but of rope till they meet at the top and pull them out. and your screen will be in. or you could pay someone to do it but ive always done mine this way. hope that helps.. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOYOPET Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 or you can get 2 poeple and some rope.1 put the rubber on the screen 2 feed some thin rope aound the window (in the grove that will seal it to the body) and just make sure both end of the rope hang out in the bottom of the screen in the middle. 3place the screen onto the car and makesure both ends of the rope are inside the car. 4 get your mate to push down on the screen from the outside and from the top 5keep the pressure on and pull 1 side of the rope as your mate keeps pressur on it 6keep pressing as your pulling the rope and the rubber will lift and slot into place. just do that all the way around the screen till the top and pull with the other but of rope till they meet at the top and pull them out. and your screen will be in. or you could pay someone to do it but ive always done mine this way. hope that helps.. dan All those above steps are what the dudes at novus did to mine...the apprentice was pushing on the corner and i said... "are you meant to be pushing on it like that" and then it snapped........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 or you can get 2 poeple and some rope.1 put the rubber on the screen 2 feed some thin rope aound the window (in the grove that will seal it to the body) and just make sure both end of the rope hang out in the bottom of the screen in the middle. 3place the screen onto the car and makesure both ends of the rope are inside the car. 4 get your mate to push down on the screen from the outside and from the top 5keep the pressure on and pull 1 side of the rope as your mate keeps pressur on it 6keep pressing as your pulling the rope and the rubber will lift and slot into place. just do that all the way around the screen till the top and pull with the other but of rope till they meet at the top and pull them out. and your screen will be in. or you could pay someone to do it but ive always done mine this way. hope that helps.. dan All those above steps are what the dudes at novus did to mine...the apprentice was pushing on the corner and i said... "are you meant to be pushing on it like that" and then it snapped........................ aslong as your only pushing on the rubber then it will be sweet. ive even banged the rubber as it goes round with my hand and i havnt had 1 snap yet. it is easy to do once you get started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 ^ Concur with everything everyone has said above - but if you are doing it yourself with the string then also add some sealant afterwards otherwise it will leak. I take my screen in and out often - I just push it out with my feet and put it back in with the string method - but I don't bother with sealant as everything else leaks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 63swb..... if your in chch give me a text on 021 2140427 and ill come and give you a hand 1 night this week if you want and if we do smash it ive got 2 at home. cheers dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 it ive got 2 at home. If you've got a *laminated* Mk.1 screen spare... let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemk Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Didnt no this was an issue took out both front and rear windscreen, seems like putting back in yourself/with help would be easy/cheap What type of sealent would i use to seal it? Does old sealant need to be completely removed Yer stolen your threads but still on topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63swb Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thanks for all the help!!! couldnt of asked for more especially being offered help which i will definitly take up!! thanks heaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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