Tailgate glass frustrations
Posted: 25 Oct 2020, 19:39
Hi all,
technically a Syncro specific question as the tailgate says “Syncro”
I have now tried, unsuccessfully 10 times to refit the glass in my replacement tailgate. After the 1st five attempts I bought a seal from brickworks to replace the one from justKampers. The brickworks one looks and feels far superior in every way so I’m sure the rubber is the best I can get.
I worked at Rover Longbridge as a body repairer for 10 years and assisted in fitting both the mini and metro glass, so I’m familiar with the install method. The fitting was a 2-3 man job but I have done it on my own since.
I guess the question I have is, are the VW rubbers and glass a much tighter fit that the British counter parts that I’m used to. The front screen rubber looks original and is crazy tight compared to a mini.
Realistically, can this be fitted with an out of date ex fitter of British glass, giving instructions (from memory) to a complete novice ( the wife )??
Finally, where can I go to get this fitted near Birmingham.
cheers, Rob
technically a Syncro specific question as the tailgate says “Syncro”
I have now tried, unsuccessfully 10 times to refit the glass in my replacement tailgate. After the 1st five attempts I bought a seal from brickworks to replace the one from justKampers. The brickworks one looks and feels far superior in every way so I’m sure the rubber is the best I can get.
I worked at Rover Longbridge as a body repairer for 10 years and assisted in fitting both the mini and metro glass, so I’m familiar with the install method. The fitting was a 2-3 man job but I have done it on my own since.
I guess the question I have is, are the VW rubbers and glass a much tighter fit that the British counter parts that I’m used to. The front screen rubber looks original and is crazy tight compared to a mini.
Realistically, can this be fitted with an out of date ex fitter of British glass, giving instructions (from memory) to a complete novice ( the wife )??
Finally, where can I go to get this fitted near Birmingham.
cheers, Rob