Dj_mini 7 Posted May 24, 2007 As title says can i put a 205 windscreen in using the old string method or is it a pro job? Cheers Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugman211 0 Posted May 24, 2007 i put my 309 front screen in using the old string!!! So long as its not a bonded in screen your laughin, just have a second person to tap the screen into place as u pull the string etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sutol 0 Posted May 24, 2007 I bought a windscreen fitting tool from FROST and it's one of the better tools that I have bought. Makes it easy peasy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 25, 2007 Yup. Use some Strong string though, you're screwed if it breaks when you're halfway round it all being in! Have your assistant put some pressure on the outside of the edge of the screen/rubber as you pull the string round, but not too much mind, or you learn the hard way like my oaf of a mate that helped me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted May 25, 2007 If you have an old washing line use that as its a bit stronger. Wrap it round with the start/finish in the middle at the bottom then pull it slowly as someone pushes gently on the outside. Did my screen like this, it snapped right at the end but just went in fine! If its a new rubber surround then soak it first in hot water or something to soften it up a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 25, 2007 Could leave a couple of overlapped loops hanging out in a couple of places to have a couple of places to pull it in from too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 25, 2007 TIP... Have a trigger-spray window cleaner handy to lubricate the rubber as it slides home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted May 25, 2007 Must resist smutty comment in reply.....! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_mini 7 Posted May 25, 2007 Great looks like the wife is getting her hands dirty this wekend then putting the windscreen in before the smuty coments come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ren 0 Posted May 29, 2007 If you use a washing line double it up if possible as I find it a bit thin. It's even possible to put one in with an electrical extension lead, just make sure you don't trap the plug on the outside. Ren. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted May 31, 2007 I just put one in using a plastic thing that you flip your fried eggs with to lift the seal as I went round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencer 0 Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) i used a thin (2mm) nylon string to put the windscreen on my 205 Edited June 3, 2007 by fencer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted June 3, 2007 Did one this morning, used a piece of wire cable! And some soapy water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_mini 7 Posted June 3, 2007 Got mine in with out bother just a bit of help and string Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted June 3, 2007 Got mine in with out bother just a bit of help and string Nice cage! What is it? get a thread up with some pics & details etc, i'm sure there'll be a few of us interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_mini 7 Posted June 3, 2007 Nice cage! What is it? get a thread up with some pics & details etc, i'm sure there'll be a few of us interested. Graham did set up a project page but im a muppet and couldnt get the picy page to work and yes i am crap with computers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickie 3 Posted November 25, 2007 wish i found this thread before i started, i got mine out with screw drivers.. the windscreens in bits, worked ok with my mates old xr2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
