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Post by Grizzly Sun Jun 24 2012, 23:55

Guess what I did today, here is a rough guide on replacing window rubbers, I have replaced most of them on our 13 window but was putting off the front ones and I relise why they were without a doubt was the most awkward.

Dont try and pri them out unless you have lots of patience and luck otherwise this could happen.

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Cut them out with a sharp stanley knife.

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Clean and prep your window frame, surprisingly although a bit of surface rust these were not too bad.

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Place the rubbers round the glass, a rubber hammer comes in very useful at this point they are a snug fit. I personally dont use any lubricant it just makes things mucky and slipery.

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Place 4 nylon cord strips on each side of the rubber, within the inside seam leaving about 3 inches loose to grip hold of as this is what will help you bring the rubber seal round the metal frame once inserted to the frame, dont use string it break's to easy. (old tent guy lines work well)

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At this point if you want to use a light bead of sealant round the frame do so, I did on the front screens at the bottom as this is where the water tends to sit. Place the glass in the frame and push firmly the rubber should just about wedge its self in, making sure all your nylon cord is inside the window frame. If possibly get someone to hold the glass externally so it doesnt drop out as a precaution. Now from the inside slowly pull the nylon cord around the frame so the rubber lip comes round the metal frame, you may need to occasionally push the glass from the outside, again I wouldnt use any lubricant, I dont find you need it and it just makes a mess.

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Finally gently push on the external side of the glass to make sure it is seated properley, clean up and jobs done nice new window seals.

Cheers
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