Window rubber wrinkles

[Johhny G]

I have refitted the rubbers on my side windows - all looks fine but I am left with big wrinkles on the inside rubber on the corners.

Do I have to glue them to the window

[Fritz]

Johhny, as you have found it is not the easiest job in the world to get them back in as they should be.
A lubricant of some sort will help the rubbers move about a bit, but NOT washing up liquid as it contains salt and will just cause you even more problems.

I have heard of people using KY jelly as it is a good lubricant and is water based so it won't do any damage once it has dried up.

Also the key to re-fitting window rubbers is using thick enough cord and having a second pair of hands helping the glass and rubber go back to where it needs to be.....


Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,

PS gluing the rubbers to the window won't help in any way.......

[Mr Bean]

I have refitted the rubbers on my side windows - all looks fine but I am left with big wrinkles on the inside rubber on the corners.

Do I have to glue them to the window

I have had this problem using new rubber section on existing windows. I have not found a cure but you might like to consider improving your security and escapability by fitting the locking strip inside the vehicle. Some European public transport vehicles have curtain rings inserted in strategic places so passengers can pull out the locking srtip and simply push out the windows in an emergency. When removing mine for refurbishment I was horified to find that you can remove all the windows from the outside in literally seconds without breaking the glass. So much for your sophisticated door locks!
I can't see that glue would work but if you do try it mask both glass and rubber so as to save tedious work later.
Cheers
Ken

[Johhny G]

i know, its amazing how easy and quick it is to get them out

[J188]

i know, its amazing how easy and quick it is to get them out

Thats a little disconcerting.....