[ROVERNET - UK] P6B front windscreen removal tips sought

Eric Russell p6rovers at yahoo.com
Tue Dec 20 16:40:54 GMT 2005


Fritz,
Years ago, I bought a kit from JC Whitney through
their mail order catalog found on the Internet.  The
kit contained the powder "Cerium Oxide" and a thick
felt pad with mandrel that I fitted to my electric
drill.  I used plenty of water to prevent overheating
at the contact point and was careful not to spend too
much time at one spot so it wouldn't distort. I
achieved a satisfactory result and eliminated or
reduced most marks.  There IS a limit as to the
scratch depth it can remove.  The main use is removing
wiper blade blemishes.

It worked for me.

Here's what I used:
<http://tinyurl.com/8eb9j>

Eric


--- "wfritz at mindspring.com" <wfritz at mindspring.com>
wrote:

> Speaking of windscreens, has any one had any
> experience with the polishes
> to remove wiper marks. I see them advertised and am
> considering trying one.
> The windscreen on my '69 2000TC is in good shape (no
> cracks or stone dings)
> except for the wiper marks. Any experiential advice
> is appreciated.
> 
> Fritz Rauschenberg
> Atlanta, GA
> 
> 
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Eric Russell <p6rovers at yahoo.com>
> > To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> > Date: 12/19/2005 5:16:18 PM
> > Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B front windscreen
> removal tips sought
> >
> > I concur with Paul's "sort of concur"....
> > I used a black rubber compound used by the
> windscreen
> > glass shops.  If you have to remove the windscreen
> > again (ugh!), the rubber-like material will peel
> off
> > the windscreen seal.
> >
> > Anyway, I put a thin film between the glass and
> the
> > rubber, and the rubber and the base unit frame.  I
> > didn't want to have a water leak and then be sorry
> I
> > didn't take those precautions especially as I was
> > hardly tightening the bottom clamps.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
> > --- Paul Smith <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Sort of concur:
> > > 1.  yes the clamps just stop it falling; do them
> up
> > > until it doesn't move
> > > and that is enough
> > > 2.  but do put sealant between rubber and glass
> > > around the top and sides, or
> > > it will leak (the TC did in decent rain when the
> > > orig rubber went hard)
> > > 
> > > PVS
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Brian & Lori Nordlund
> > > [mailto:ble.nordlund at verizon.net]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 20 December 2005 5:50 am
> > > To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> > > Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B front
> windscreen
> > > removal tips sought
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Peter-
> > > I did my first removal / reinstallation when I
> was
> > > about 15 years old and
> > > have done a couple since then.  I was in a high
> > > level of stress each time,
> > > worrying about the cracking potential, but I
> think
> > > all it takes is a little
> > > concern while in the process to improve the odds
> of
> > > success.
> > > 
> > > The only bit of advice I would have is to not
> think
> > > of the lifting clamps as
> > > needing to hold the windshield in place or
> compress
> > > the rubber so it seals.
> > > By it's design, it seems to seal well with very
> > > little pressure.  Instead,
> > > think of their job as simply to hold it up, so
> that
> > > the windshield and the
> > > rubber surround are kept from sliding around or
> > > popping out of place.
> > > 
> > > Also, if I remember right, there is a thin piece
> of
> > > rubber or something in
> > > the saddle of each lifting clamp, but I'm not
> sure
> > > if that is original or
> > > not.  However, that would help reduce the
> potential
> > > for initiating a crack
> > > from the point of contact.
> > > 
> > > In my opinion, and at least in my area, there
> really
> > > isn't anyone with
> > > enough experience to address a job like this
> with
> > > any better chance of
> > > success.  I have seen some put in by commercial
> > > shops where they gob the
> > > rubber up with sealant, which is unnecessary,
> and
> > > just makes the next
> > > removal job a big mess.
> > > 
> > > Since windshields are getting more rare all the
> > > time, I figure this is a job
> > > best left to the person who has enough at stake
> to
> > > ensure it will be done
> > > carefully.
> > > 
> > > Brian.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> > > [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On
> Behalf
> > > Of Eric Russell
> > > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 8:13 AM
> > > To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> > > Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B front
> windscreen
> > > removal tips sought
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Peter,
> > > I have removed many windshields and installed
> about
> > > 3.
> > >  My installation success is about 66%.  The
> keys:
> > > *location of the windscreen and rubber assembly
> in
> > > the
> > > channel of the base unit
> > > *the tightening of the 2 "lifting clamps" must
> be
> > > gentle and equal
> > > *don't tighten the "lifting clamps" too much or
> you
> > > will develop tension in the glass
> > > 
> > > I came down to the garage one morning after
> > > installing
> > > a glass to find that it had cracked badly.
> > > 
> > > On the other hand, I installed two others which
> were
> > > not a problem.
> > > 
> > > Eric
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- Peter Mitchell <peterm at arach.net.au> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > Hello Netters,
> > > >
> > > > or should that be 'Ho Ho Ho netters'!
> > > >
> > > > The ball joints purchased from Scott have now
> been
> > > > fitted by a Rover
> > > > mechanic friend, and I am now keen to tackle
> the
> > > > fitting of a new front
> > > > windscreen to my P6B.
> > > >
> > > > In the opinion of those who have done this job
> > > > before, is the replacement of
> > > > a windscreen a job for a beginner, or should
> it be
> > > > left to a specialist?
> > > >
> > > > Kind regards
> > > >
> > > > Peter Mitchell
> > > > Perth Western Australia
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> _______________________________________________
> 
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