window bead fitting tool

Post by **oldiguana** » 12 Jun 2007, 22:47

yo folks im getting ready to have a go at welding up the rust round the windows on her van,i can probably get the windows out easily but where can i buy the tool for refitting the filler bead????????????

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 13 Jun 2007, 08:02

http://www.vanwindows.co.uk/

or JK

Ian.

Post by **SplendiferousII** » 13 Jun 2007, 10:03

I made one from a bit of thick wire. All you need to do really is bend it to a dimond shape so that it spreads the rubber and the bead can then pass through the diamond. Easy enough really.

Post by **wasserleaker** » 13 Jun 2007, 18:18

Frost restoration do em too.

Post by **wasserleaker** » 13 Jun 2007, 18:20

which window rubbers did you go for in the end, mate? vw, status, N.E.R.?
Lookin at doing the same job myself soon.

Post by **oldiguana** » 14 Jun 2007, 15:02

eyup wasserleaker,ar avent had any yet,but "Willoughby" was sending off a sample to n.e.r for conformation,ive just pm'd him to see if hes had any luck,so if i hear out i will let you know owduck!!!!!!!!!!.....regards.........oldiguana

Post by **wasserleaker** » 14 Jun 2007, 17:52

Thanks, Oldiguana

Post by **vanjam** » 15 Jun 2007, 23:38

Made one out of coathanger wire but ended up using a well rounded screwdriver

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 16 Jun 2007, 09:21

BTW that's no problem, no, not at all, no need to say "thanks".

Cheers, Ian.

Post by **wasserleaker** » 16 Jun 2007, 09:38

I looked at the link above, Ian, and found it interesting, so THANKS!!