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    How to fit windscreen trim in 5 minutes.

    Thought I'd share this, in case anyone has screen trim to fit.

    My screen had been fitted with a new rubber by a screen fitter who had experience of Stags, he had even fitted another Stag screen that morning and on that one he had managed to fit the screen trim, whilst on mine he couldn't.

    I took some photos to try and help show how to do it, and I'll see if I can do a YouTube video if I get the time.

    Make sure your not wearing a belt or jeans with studs etc, to avoid catching paintwork.
    I then checked the trim to make sure it sat in line with the windscreen rubber, mine was warped slightly and sat an inch or 2 high at one end, so I gently eased it so it sat almost correctly.
    I inserted some 5 or 6mm rope, using the rounded edge of a small ring spanner to push the rope fully into the groove in the rubber, so it lifted the lip by about 7mm and inserted this around the window past the final point where the trim sits, then I started in the bottom corner and pushed the raised rubber flap into the underside of the chrome trim, I then continued round till I reached the end of the trim. (I found I had to push the rope in a bit more with the ring spanner as I proceeded). I did this by myself, but an extra pair of hands would be useful to apply pressure on the trim as you are working your way round. When you are certain that the rubber flange is in all the way round, push the trim down and at the same time gently pull the rope out, after rope is removed from this section apply further pressure to seat the other edge of the chrome trim over the rounded rubber edge next to paintwork. If as you are doing this you realise that the rubber flange isn't seated into the underside of the chrome trim at any point round the frame, don't mess around just remove the whole trim and push the rope back in and start again, as it only takes a minute.
    I just used a bit of spit for lubricant on the rubber, but if you use any other lubricant make sure it's rubber safe.

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    More photos in post below.
    (And no they aren't scratch marks on my windscreen, it's a reflection from cables above!

    #2
    mines quite loose think my rubbers perished as its boned in places

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      #3
      image.jpg this is one side in. I tested it and it's on proper firm and doesn't want to lift at any place.

      image.jpg this is how it looks side on.
      The chrome trim I used was the one that came with the car and it only has a very narrow gap on the reverse. I had 2 other sets which I bought at Stoneleigh which had a much wider gap on the reverse, and which looked like they would be much easier to fit ( but perhaps might not be so secure and might be more liable to pop off?)

      When I looked at my other Stag for inspiration on how to fit the trim, I found the the paint shop that fitted it for me 25 years ago, had simply glued it on with silicone glue! (I knew that they hadn't been able to fit the screen with the new rubber and had used the old one, but not realised this!

      Dave

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        #4
        Well done Dave.
        Drew ( Dasadrew) established a few years ago that there are two common types of trim, with wide or narrow gaps on the reverse side, and two corresponding types of rubbers. The wide gap type can possibly be fitted to either rubber, but the narrow gap type is another matter. Drew also suggested that mismatches may be the source of the urban myth that its virtually impossible to refit the chrome without expert services and a lot of luck.
        Brian
        Brian

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          #5
          Brilliant, I'm putting my screen back in in the next few weeks, I'll be sure to use you 'how to' guide.

          Cheers, John.
          Your wife is right, size matters. 3.9RV8

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            #6
            Originally posted by brian0443 View Post
            Well done Dave.
            Drew ( Dasadrew) established a few years ago that there are two common types of trim, with wide or narrow gaps on the reverse side, and two corresponding types of rubbers. The wide gap type can possibly be fitted to either rubber, but the narrow gap type is another matter. Drew also suggested that mismatches may be the source of the urban myth that its virtually impossible to refit the chrome without expert services and a lot of luck.
            Brian
            Apparently there is only 1 type of rubber seal currently made which makes 1 set of chrome strips redundant.
            Your wife is right, size matters. 3.9RV8

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              #7
              Originally posted by jakesmig View Post
              Apparently there is only 1 type of rubber seal currently made which makes 1 set of chrome strips redundant.
              My screen rubber is from Paddocks I think, and it will be the 'new' type I believe. I will try to remove my trims at the weekend and see how the other 'wider gap' type of trim fits.
              Dave

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                #8
                Well done Dave, another £40 saved

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by brian0443 View Post
                  Well done Dave.
                  Drew ( Dasadrew) established a few years ago that there are two common types of trim, with wide or narrow gaps on the reverse side, and two corresponding types of rubbers. The wide gap type can possibly be fitted to either rubber, but the narrow gap type is another matter. Drew also suggested that mismatches may be the source of the urban myth that its virtually impossible to refit the chrome without expert services and a lot of luck.
                  Brian
                  Edd is also a bit of an expert on this subject - It may well be worth asking him if anybody needs any advice.

                  Cheers

                  Julian

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                    #10
                    I took the screen trim off the Java stag today to fit to my Sapphire one - I'll give this method a go cheers Dave

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                      #11
                      Thanks Dave, maybe I will have another go at mine now.

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                        #12
                        My screen is cracked but I've been given a replacement - How easy is it to get a screen out - Do you remove the trim first then gently but firmly push out from inside with feet, or prise it out from the outside?
                        Phil, Mk 2, 1974 Emerald Green, Auto, (HT & Kenlowe Fan)

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                          #13
                          My experience was watching a very experienced fitter fit mine. Everyone is different but for me the order is rubber on screen. Chrome into rubber ( much easier whilst off the car and prevents accidents ) then into car. Using the rope as suggested. The chrome trim is purely a cosmetic item and not like your modern double glazing where it locks the glass.
                          Edd

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by PhilB View Post
                            My screen is cracked but I've been given a replacement - How easy is it to get a screen out - Do you remove the trim first then gently but firmly push out from inside with feet, or prise it out from the outside?
                            I removed mine very easily by cutting the seal on the inside around the top and sides. I made the cut in about the middle of the rubber width. The screen pushed out very easily then. This approach is okay provided you intend the replace the seal! Craig

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