XR6 3 Posted November 17, 2018 I'll be removing the windscreen on my P100 soon to tackle the scuttle and bulkhead rust . I'm a bit nervous in removing the screen without cracking it, and I want to save the rubber too. Has anybody got some tips for removal thx. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 207 Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) Get the rubber warm, heat gun etc, remove the trim, and apply gentle pressure at the top of the screen with your feet obviously from inside the car, l have found this method to work on several occasions, all be it not on a P100, recently taken one out of a Mklll Capri, the only thing against you is as with a car you can tilt the front seat back to get Into a good position to push the glass out. I would recommend having an assistant to help you as well, just take your time. Edited November 17, 2018 by GhiaMk4/5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt cortina 1 Posted November 17, 2018 yep, warm the rubber up and take your time. i personaly tend to just cut the rubber out because they are cheap enough to replace and ensure you dont crack the screen in the process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XR6 3 Posted November 18, 2018 Unfortunately the bench seat has been taken out so a bit hard to push the screen out As for cutting the rubber being a late P100 I don't want to destroy it just in case I can't find another one . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 207 Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Proper glazing glass suckers, if you have a glazier near to where you are, perhaps they will lend them to you for a contribution to there tea funds, or big dent suction cups, put them on the outside of the screen, fairy liquid the seal from both sides and go for it, with caution. I was involved with a glazing project where the screen rubbers were put in a big immersion tank and the water was boiling hot, the rubbers were extremely flexible and literally fell into position, the heat when removing is also important, but l didn't use any heat on my last car and the screen was good, just started in one corner. You could also use contoured pieces of wood and a bottle jack!!!! I have a body dozer kit that would do it. Have you just sat inside and with a rounded off flat bladed screwdriver and just applied good firm hand pressure and gently prized the rubber at the same time ? I have one of those body dent kits where you glue tabs onto the dents, don't know whether or not something like that would work on glass. Alternatively get a reputable company in, cheaper than knackering it up yourself. Edited November 18, 2018 by GhiaMk4/5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bugsntinas 29 Posted November 18, 2018 all i'll add is that it is quite scary how much the screen bends when being pushed out.i put my feet on the screen about a foot apart to spread the pressure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardJ 59 Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, bugsntinas said: all i'll add is that it is quite scary how much the screen bends when being pushed out.i put my feet on the screen about a foot apart to spread the pressure I can second this, the screen can flex a frightening amount as different bits of the seal pop out of the frame, and is a little nerve wracking at times no matter how careful you are. The warmer the better too, definitely not one for a cold winter's day unless you have a way of directing heat on the seal. I would definitely recommend seeing if you can source a replacement seal before you start and then you can just cut the screen out with a Stanley knife as said above. Even if you remove the screen using the feet/sucker method, if the seal is 30+ years old you'll probably find that it is in a sorry state once removed anyway - e.g. brittle/cracked from ozone and UV damage , torn from being stuck to the glass/body etc. Is the late P100 a mk5 seal? Edited November 19, 2018 by RichardJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RT 1006 137 Posted November 19, 2018 3 hours ago, RichardJ said: I can second this, the screen can flex a frightening amount as different bits of the seal pop out of the frame, and is a little nerve wracking at times no matter how careful you are. The warmer the better too, definitely not one for a cold winter's day unless you have a way of directing heat on the seal. That's true for a toughened screen but a laminated screen (which a P100 probably is) will just crack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 87 Posted November 19, 2018 6 hours ago, RichardJ said: I can second this, the screen can flex a frightening amount as different bits of the seal pop out of the frame, and is a little nerve wracking at times no matter how careful you are. The warmer the better too, definitely not one for a cold winter's day unless you have a way of directing heat on the seal. I would definitely recommend seeing if you can source a replacement seal before you start and then you can just cut the screen out with a Stanley knife as said above. Even if you remove the screen using the feet/sucker method, if the seal is 30+ years old you'll probably find that it is in a sorry state once removed anyway - e.g. brittle/cracked from ozone and UV damage , torn from being stuck to the glass/body etc. Is the late P100 a mk5 seal? Late P100 is bespoke, it fits nothing else so would be almost impossible to source a rubber. You can get the screens new however. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
