Pros have done mine twice now. Paint and glass - the only things I would leave to the experts every time!
Pros have done mine twice now. Paint and glass - the only things I would leave to the experts every time!
Wot they said
I did my own, it was actually pretty easy. I put it in position, and made some small alloy packers in a couple of spots along the bottom to get it in the correct spot. Pulled it out, painted on the primer for the sealant, applied the sealant to the predetermined thickness as established when it was in position, and gently put it back in place. Put a bit more sealant in where it was needed, and also put some waxed string in to help if I ever need to change it. It really wasn't difficult or that time consuming.
The only thing I would mention is that you should put some extra sealant in along the bottom where water will sit when you wash it or if you drive in the rain.. Mine has sucked a little in between and gone foggy on the black border at the bottom, a glazier told me that's what caused it.
Last edited by Fingers; 18-07-2020 at 06:15.
Paul.
Sat in a real one, may never wash again!
Did that include fitting a GB alloy surround at the same time Guy?Originally Posted by Guy Mayers
Oddly enough no Chris! Both fitters said let the screen set and came back the next day to deal with the ally trim. I had to insist that one of them actually billed me for his time, had to think that you could get excited about fitting a screen!
They were very interested in the car?
The trim is a lovely thing, but has no function other than that, so fitting it at a different time makes sense.
First one did it as a red stradale back in 1991 Chris - had never seen one, don't think he knew what it was. He billed.
Second one did it as the Gp4 Pirelli and he was the petrolhead, took loads of pics for his company website, didn't want to bill. Trouble is, I believe in paying peeps for their time/expertise plus a bill = guarantee it it goes tits up!
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