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« on: July 23, 2018, 14:20:23 pm »
Sorry if this subject has been raised before but, where can you buy nice 1 piece window scrapers these days?...seems like the nice ones where you put the ali rods in the end to help them curl up at the ends are no longer available..I could really do with a set if anyone has any or knows where to get them
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2018, 20:42:39 pm »
https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1259/window-weatherstrip

https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1734/window-weatherstrip

Thats what I used . I used the larger one on the inside , smaller one bonded to black painted stock aluminium trim on the outside . I had to pie cut the ends to make them curl up , and trim the top part so it tapered out , but worked really well . They're made of plastic and rubber , so fore flexible than steel lined ones , and won't rust . I bonded them to the door with tiger seal , just scratched up the smooth plastic surface first .
Good smooth felt on the inside helps the glass rum smooth .

Also , their window channel is a million times better than the crap you used to get with one piece window kits .

I'll try post some pics of my results .

Rob
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2018, 09:16:07 am »
cheers Rob I will look into it...
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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2018, 21:12:43 pm »
One piece window seals
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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2018, 21:20:48 pm »
It was a pain in the arse job , but the seals hold the glass really tight , so way less rattle , and they roll up and down as smooth as a stock window .

Also from woolies , I got a pair of leather vintage car check straps . much better than those awful cable things .

Cheers , rob
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2018, 08:16:02 am »
Really nice work there Rob.
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beatnik beetle
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2018, 12:16:19 pm »
Well guys..I managed to find that Vee Wee ( G.S & F) sell them over here ..they came from Empi..so I'll keep you posted how it goes....thanks for the help Lounge folk x
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2018, 14:58:01 pm »
Following, let us know how it works out
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« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2018, 20:19:54 pm »
Quote from: RobtheManx on August 02, 2018, 21:20:48 pm
It was a pain in the arse job , but the seals hold the glass really tight , so way less rattle , and they roll up and down as smooth as a stock window .

Also from woolies , I got a pair of leather vintage car check straps . much better than those awful cable things .

Cheers , rob

Can I see a pic of the check straps please?
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2018, 09:14:19 am »
Nice work Rob. Great info. Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2019, 20:46:26 pm »
Quote from: RobtheManx on July 23, 2018, 20:42:39 pm
https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1259/window-weatherstrip

https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1734/window-weatherstrip

Thats what I used . I used the larger one on the inside , smaller one bonded to black painted stock aluminium trim on the outside . I had to pie cut the ends to make them curl up , and trim the top part so it tapered out , but worked really well . They're made of plastic and rubber , so fore flexible than steel lined ones , and won't rust . I bonded them to the door with tiger seal , just scratched up the smooth plastic surface first .
Good smooth felt on the inside helps the glass rum smooth .

Also , their window channel is a million times better than the crap you used to get with one piece window kits .

I'll try post some pics of my results .

Rob

Good evening Rob,

I hope that you do not mind me asking (I know this probably quite an old topic now), but which of the Woolies window channels did you use?

There are few ones listed and am not sure which to go for.... Embarrassed

Any help/further information greatly appreciated  Cool

Thank you in advance,
Martin Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2019, 22:35:47 pm »
Hi Martin , I used this one . great quality .

https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1023/flexible-window-channel

cheers , Rob
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2019, 22:36:20 pm »
Quote from: Martin S. on September 18, 2018, 20:19:54 pm
Quote from: RobtheManx on August 02, 2018, 21:20:48 pm
It was a pain in the arse job , but the seals hold the glass really tight , so way less rattle , and they roll up and down as smooth as a stock window .

Also from woolies , I got a pair of leather vintage car check straps . much better than those awful cable things .

Cheers , rob

Can I see a pic of the check straps please?

OK i'll get a pic this weekend
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« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2019, 12:11:57 pm »
Quote from: RobtheManx on October 18, 2019, 22:35:47 pm
Hi Martin , I used this one . great quality .

https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1023/flexible-window-channel

cheers , Rob

Good afternoon Rob  Smiley

Thank you  Grin

All the best,
Martin  Cool
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« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2019, 00:15:48 am »
I also used the woolies window seals. Grear great quality!
I used the large ones on the inside and outside  Wink




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« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2019, 20:39:45 pm »
Awesome ! looks great .

Rob
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« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2019, 23:20:57 pm »
Quote from: RobtheManx on November 26, 2019, 20:39:45 pm
Awesome ! looks great .

Rob

Thanks for tip Rob.
The large seal on the inside and outside was the perfect solution  Cool

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