NickJ Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 So how does this trim on the Datsun go in? if I fit the trim to the rubber first it comes out fitting to the window. fit the rubber to the window then I can’t get any useful tool in to lift the rubber to fit the trim. Kinda stuck, but somehow they got it in the factory? Or recommendations for an oldschool glass fitter in chch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 There's a proper tool for getting them in after the screen is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share Posted November 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Raizer said: There's a proper tool for getting them in after the screen is in. Nah, not quite unfortunately, thats a different profile, had plenty of people say the same tool, this trim holds by one side only and the trim isn’t flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mk1 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Its a really, really frustrating time. I inserted trim into rubber and periodically wrapped masking tape around it help hold while i wrestled the screen in. The tape will usually break when the glass gets pushed against it. Some areas will ping out but at least its not the whole damn piece. Helps to get some spare hands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Repco morrie rubber was impossible (after enough complaints they changed the profile apparently and now it works) Warming the rubber may help you over the edge. I ended up putting a few dabs of sealant under the trim and holding it in place before moving to the next section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I just checked the Haynes manual for you. "Installation is the reverse of removal." I hope that helps. Next customer please. 1 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Ended up getting a commercial glass fitter mate over for a second set of hands, we wound up making some tools from 0.6mm stainless steel to pry the gap open as the other person fed the trim in. Got 99% in using straight dish soap, made a mess, corners are almost impossible. Still managed to tear a small section, thankfully under the trim. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, NickJ said: Ended up getting a commercial glass fitter mate over for a second set of hands, we wound up making some tools from 0.6mm stainless steel to pry the gap open as the other person fed the trim in. Got 99% in using straight dish soap, made a mess, corners are almost impossible. Still managed to tear a small section, thankfully under the trim. Good you got it sorted. When I do that sorta stuff at work it's usually a 3 person job. One pulled the rope inside and 2 hold the glass/trim and keep it feeding in properly It's always a mega cunt of a job 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 the selection of tools we used, wide for the straight bits, narrow for corners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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