Wobbly Windows (side)

[Ralf85]

Cheers again. I was thinking about how to set this up. You have solved that problem.

[itchyfeet]

is it me or do these look very different?









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[Woodyyellow]

Look the same to me!
I think your image shows the O/S where as mine is N/S but your camera angle is slightly different to me.
There again, maybe different original suppliers for different production dates.
John

[itchyfeet]

yeh think you are right, camera angles and opposite sides, looks like dims are different but probably not important.





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[silverbullet]

The one in the second pic (white foam) looks worn/thinner on the middle leg to me

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[what2do]

So, is it possible that the foam blocks wear, causing sideways movement of the glass when it's in the lowered position?

[Ralf85]

Also, can anybody please suggest the best adhesive for sticking this foam to paintwork? I've got gorilla glue but not sure if that will cope. Cheers.

[what2do]

Also, can anybody please suggest the best adhesive for sticking this foam to paintwork? I've got gorilla glue but not sure if that will cope. Cheers.

Gorilla glue as in the brown liquid in a bottle? If it's the stuff I'm thinking of, it's polyurethane based, foams up as it sets and sticks anything to anything - mostly bits of wood to my fingers!! I don't know what you do for a profession but if you need to maintain clean office hands WEAR GLOVES as it takes days before the black grime disappears from your skin.

[itchyfeet]

So, is it possible that the foam blocks wear, causing sideways movement of the glass when it's in the lowered position?

my guess is the felt pads not the foam, movement at the top is more likely to be caused by the guides closer to the top
mine were missing on my drivers window, some large washers and a cable tie and all is well

[Woodyyellow]

I would suggest evostik impact adhesive spread on one side only, slide it into place and then hold with masking tape to prevent movement whilst the glue cures.  Foaming glue like Gorilla will be much more difficult to retain in place. It also needs moisture to start the setting process so unless it's raining you will need to dampen the surface first. Then holding it in place will be much more difficult.
John 

[itchyfeet]

Impact or contact adhesive bonds instantly on contact if you apply correctly and allow correct drying time, no need to tape in position

[Woodyyellow]

Used correctly you need to apply to both surfaces and allow to dry, then bring the two parts together. If you miss align then you are in trouble! However if you apply to one surface only you can slide the foam into the correct place and allow the glue to dry/cure, hence the need for masking tape.

John

[itchyfeet]

Ah ok I see what you mean.

[what2do]

I would suggest evostik impact adhesive spread on one side only, slide it into place and then hold with masking tape to prevent movement whilst the glue cures.  Foaming glue like Gorilla will be much more difficult to retain in place. It also needs moisture to start the setting process so unless it's raining you will need to dampen the surface first. Then holding it in place will be much more difficult.
John 

That statement about moisture requirement is what it says on all the labels. Trust, the moisture in the air is sufficient, I've never known a cabinet maker to run a damp cloth over timber before clamping with PU, I've been using it for years with huge success bonding items to metallic surfaces. I admit, I wouldn't recommend someone buying a bottle solely for this job as it doesn't like to be stood in a bottle for long or you end up with a thick crust in the top of the bottle. Whereas, contact adhesive can be used for numerous jobs, such as gluing patches into your work jeans, better than sewing them on.

[what2do]

So, is it possible that the foam blocks wear, causing sideways movement of the glass when it's in the lowered position?

my guess is the felt pads not the foam, movement at the top is more likely to be caused by the guides closer to the top
mine were missing on my drivers window, some large washers and a cable tie and all is well

I removed the felt pads because they have a groove worn into them where the glass travels, rotated them 90 degrees in the hope it would solve the wobble - no such luck.