Windscreen fitting

[D-FENS 79]

What thickness string would you recommend for putting a windscreen back in a mk2 Cortina  . What technique is best for getting it back in place , I have already taken it out and cleaned it up . A previous owner had used some sort of sealer all around it and it was a right mess to clean it off .

[sheffieldcortinacentre 647]

I've used washing line thickness. Various techniques some can be a doddle others a complete pita.

[D-FENS 79]

On 3/7/2025 at 12:08 AM, sheffieldcortinacentre said:

I've used washing line thickness. Various techniques some can be a doddle others a complete pita.

What technique have you found that works best Craig ?

[TIB3300 441]

Hiya D-FENS

 

Put the bottom of the screen in first, make sure its in the center. Dont use too thinna rope, or it can cut the rubber.. 4mm rope is good A little bit of washing up liquid run round with your finger helps .

 

I never used to to insert the chrome trim, but the guy that put mine in the GXL . Put the chrome in first and all went well

[Lotuscops 80]

Parachute cord I am told is best but God knows whee they sell that.

[bortaf 86]

this in 3mm or bigger, i allways carry a spare 100M or so

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=parachord&crid=1TW7HJJQ10VXJ&sprefix=parachord%2Caps%2C129&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Edited March 13 by bortaf

[disco_monkey79 16]

I used (from memory) 5mm para cord to replace the rear screen in my mk4. 

 

I was using anew rubber, so nice and pliable, and I had steeped it in warm soapy water immediately beforehand too, for extra pliance. 

[disco_monkey79 16]

P.s. I got the cord from a tackle and boat supplies shop, but hardware stores sell it, and I even got some in poundland once