Removing and Installing a Windscreen at Home

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The rear window on my 1975 jaguar XJ6 is leaking when it rains. This is not ideal when fall has started and it's raining all the time. In this video I will show you how removing and installing a windscreen at home. I will be showing it on the rear window but it's the same procedure on the windscreen. This is for a car with a locking strip windscreen seal.
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@achimhaun2726 4 месяца назад

It's a 3 year old video, but as a quick tip from years of working with silicone: After installing the seal and the window, you can coat the seal and glass around it in Vaseline before applying the sealant, that way you should be able to easily pull it off after it gets a bit tacky and are only left with the vaseline, which is easily removed with white spirit and other cleaners! Excellent Video, can't wait to change both of mine! This channel is an invaluable resource for my XJ12 restoration!!

@LivingWithAClassic 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip!

@johndavey72 3 года назад

Hi Adam . That 9mm ring spanner was brilliant ! After you've removed the filler strip, instead of cutting into the rubber at right angles , cut down/up into the filler void. When you remove the cut rubber you can see all of the screen. Then if you push from the inside the window will simply tilt out .( Well, sort of! ) l use a blade and wire wool to remove the old sealer from the glass. When you have fitted the rubber , fit the glass before you use any sealer , this won't effect the efficiency of the sealer. Now seal the screen before refitting the filler strip. You said leave the sealer to cure/harden. No one l know ever uses a sealer that cures. I only ever use or used a "conventional " sealer for " non-bonded" screens. If you allow the sealer to harden before fitting the finisher it will impede that operation. You really will struggle . So fit the finisher as soon as you can. As you know the finisher takes a lot of time and patience to fit . Plenty of Vasaline or Swarfega will help. I normally feed the finisher into the outer edge first and then the inner. There's less chance of scratching the paintwork should you slip. (Easier said than done!) The rear screens were toughened so they won't break even when being pushed out with a heavy right boot! ( although l wouldn't recommend that ) . If you repeat this with the front screen it will save you time and hassle ! Virtually all front screens were laminated so have to be treated very carefully . Hope this helps. As always take the advise of many but do it your way ! Cheers.

@chrram8347 Год назад

Where does the steel trim fit into the seal?

@jchandler608 3 года назад

Yes, several of us on the Jaguar Forum would love to see how to reinstall the trim! Your videos give me the knowledge and confidence to tackle projects I thought were beyond my abilities.

@parrotraiser6541 3 года назад

It's too late to help you now, but there's a factory trick for embedding glass in trim strips; put a fairly strong string into the groove in the rubber. Pull it out as you press on the glass, and the trim will peel back and wrap over the glass. (Accounting for its use drove the cost accountants crazy, because it arrived in rolls, was issued in feet, and scrapped by the pound, IIRC.)

@thomasklaiber4740 Месяц назад

You do such a decent job, thanks so much, I learn a lot.

@richardbatty6520 3 года назад

Hi Adam, a great video and shows me yet again why I enjoy driving classics rather than repairing them! Your patience is an inspiration, showing that classic work is never easy or quick, but certainly worth the effort. Nice to see your wife in the video, sadly some other people's sites I follow have reported horrendous trolling when their partners appear on screen. Horrible perverted comments that have no place in civilised society. I do hope you are not subjected to that as a result. Keep that lovely car going, we have fewer of them on the road daily now, in my view the most beautiful saloon ever designed, and I have been fortunate to have owned 4 of them. Best wishes.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

I'm glad we share the same view, I also feel that it is the most beautiful saloon every made. I have always liked them for as long as I can remember. I've seen those terrible comments on other channels and I hope that my viewers are more mature than that. It was nice when HubNut spoke up about the rude comments on his videos. My wife helps me a lot when I need an extra hand and especially when bleeding brakes.

@helpmehelp3009 8 месяцев назад

Jaguar always used good paint, I have been around the factory with a pal of mine when he bought a e pace, and I only live 40 miles away, I also have a 67 mk11. I don't know why they used red undercoat, but they must have bought a hell of a lot of the stuff. I have had quite a few performance cars, but I came to jags late in life I wish I had come earlier. Great video, and your attention to detail is superb! Good luck to you and your family!

@lorraineclementson5844 3 года назад

I think your wife did a great job too!

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

Yes she did 😉 Couldn’t of done it without her

@chrismaley895 3 года назад

In the beginning my wife helped with windscreens, later my children, now my grand children help me. They all helped with headliners too. Another fine video Adam. You are a fine professor of Jaguars!

@markeaton2003 3 года назад

Learned a lot. I found from someone, that if you use 303 Aero Space protectant on the rubber, that is good, it will not crack and protects from UV rays. Even hoses, belts, tires and rubber trim and seals. Belts treated with it last 4 times longer. 45 years on that rubber, not too bad. Replacing that seal, I see is not a super easy job, but is well worth it. Good job. Thank you, and your wife also.

@jeffharrison5265 3 года назад

Another great video Adam, thanks!

@dominicsignorile9511 3 года назад

Great job rebuilding and reconditioning!!!

@stigmoltu-jacobsen 3 года назад

Excellent video Adam. Thanks!

@reburdoc4647 3 года назад

Most informative

@CauliflowerMcPugg 3 года назад

Nice job and it was interesting to see how the screen was fitted in place. 👍

@robsworkshop5847 Год назад

Cheers Adam, I have been contemplating this job for awhile now as I have rust to tackle just between the screen and the filler. Not sure how I'm going to fix that but removing the screen is the first step. So thanks again, you have given me the confidence to do it myself.

@LivingWithAClassic Год назад

Glad it helped!

@safetysam6118 3 года назад

great info thanks!

@donx03 3 месяца назад

Nice video and helpful assistant

@johntisbury 3 года назад

It's a very satisying job. I did the front and rear screens on my 57 Chevy, as you say an extra pair of hands is invaluable. I used to thin length of rope around the seal to pull it over the lip when re-fitting the rear screen, very quick and easy to seat the seal that way.

@GetrealwithSteve7 3 года назад

As usual, a terrific how to video like your other projects, come together organically, rather than by a trained professional. I am always so proud watching you complete your often difficult projects to fruition. Glad to see you have a lovely assistant. Those extra hands are so great to have when needed. Good luck with the completion of this project Adam. I know it will be perfection.

@TheEirik5 3 года назад

Great video. For us who have an xj theese videos are so appreciated😀. Thanks a lot Adam.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

I'm glad you enjoy them!

@cratecruncher6687 3 года назад

Nice Video Adam! I really enjoyed watching you show each step. I jumped a little when the glass "broke" free when pushing it out of the old seal. I've done a lot of repairs to old cars but have never had to tackle this job so far. I have a Corvette that will need a rear window seal soon and the '99 hardtop rear glass is pricey! Not looking forward to that job even after your excellent video. It would be nice to see how you polish the stainless trim. I know a buffer wheel can destroy that stuff in the blink of an eye!

@woznaldo 2 года назад

This is a job I need to do soon and your removal method was what I had in mind. I have an S1 with no heating so, I want to use the opportunity to upgrade. I love the ring spanner technique for getting the locking bead back in too! I just need to get some consumables together now.

@workshop_deluxe2493 Год назад

Thanks for this video, Adam. Helped a lot.

@LivingWithAClassic Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@roydestroyforever Год назад

Hi Adam, thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge on how to maintain our beloved classic XJ's. I will be looking forward to the video where you put back the stainless steel trim back inside the windscreen rubber molding. I am in the process of doing that myself at this time. Thank you in advance.

@patrickpieri8108 2 года назад

Hello Adam, Thanks for making this essential video. I roped in my back glass and put the windshield rubber where it joins together in the middle on the bottom. Seems to fit well. I just discovered your video today, trying to figure out how to get that lock strip back in. I bought a new one and will try the 9 mm box end . Your videos are the only way I have been able to have the courage to work on my series 1 XJ6 . I am four months into the service aspect for the vehicle all in my garage. Everything I have done has been approached by watching your excellent videos first... except I missed this halls insert one ! Thanks and best always with your endeavors and family.

@donporter8432 3 года назад

** I LOVE THAT REGENCY RED ** !!!

@rogerpritchard 3 года назад

Another video which was nice and easy to watch and explained well. The original rubber seal certainly had done well hadn't it! I need to change the original rubber my 89 XJ-S front windscreen, hope that won't be too difficult. 👍🧐🎩

@anthonyclarke352 13 дней назад

i would like to see a video of replacing the headliner in a xj6 1982

@joeboonen7421 2 года назад

Excellent tutorial video mate, I have to do my series 3 but i have a few rust issues in the channel, bummer haha.

@stigmoltu-jacobsen 3 года назад

I’m looking forward to a video of the final operation, when you put back the stainless steel trim. Incidentally I think I may still have an original tool especially made for forcing the locking rubber strip in place (as an alternative to the wrench). It was first used on my Mk1 and 2 years ago. I’ll be happy to give that to you as soon as I find it upon my return to Norway in late November.

@johnsnowvideo 3 года назад

Good job, can't wait to see when the whole car has been polished.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

Me too!

@stusoldcars4248 3 года назад

They always come out a lot quicker than they go back in. Good job. 👍

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

They sure do! Thank you 😊

@martinnicholas9867 3 года назад

Hi adam good idea cutting the rubber to avoid bending chrome. I was just watching a nicks garrage vidio and he used a gitar string around screen to break beed.

@johnjaramillo4873 3 года назад

Hi Adam very nice video. Please show a video on putting on the metal trim

@Vince_uk 3 года назад

I am interested Adam in your history, training etc. and how you got into this as a hobby. Your style , knowledge and methods are very informative and indeed excellent.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

I’ll have to cover it some day in a video

@grayfool 3 года назад

That's quite the job! I've done a couple of screens in the past, one on a Mini and helped with a Ford Granada MkI. The Ford was a pretty awkward. We used a thick string to pull the outer rubber seal over the glass which worked well. When the bottom corner of your screen popped free my heart missed a beat!.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

I was really tense / nervous the whole time. Not my favorite thing to do haha

@jeffharrison5265 Год назад

Hi Adam. Just a follow up to say I'm doing this now on both my front and rear windscreens. Happy to say no rust on front!. Rear comes out tomorrow, so fingers crossed. Anyway, wanted to thank you again for this great video. Supper helpful.

@LivingWithAClassic Год назад

Glad to hear Jeff! It's a big job but it is made a lot easier when you don't find rust

@lieberfreialsgleich 3 года назад

I‘ve never seen a xj s1/2 without rust under the seal! If you want to avoid the hardened seal, you can use a plasticiser with dibutyl maleate, that works perfectly with rubber parts, dashboards , doorcards, convertible tops, tires...

@Rick-sl7iw 3 года назад

You made that look so easy Adam very interesting to watch loved where you used a 9mm spanner to fit the rubber 👍🏻 I’m going to source a new rubber and try this 😱😰 with a friend who has done he’s window seals on his Cadillac so what can go wrong 😂🤞 keep up the brilliant content really do enjoy watching your channel 👍👍👍

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

Thanks Rick! If you can get the right tool it’s easier but I just made do with what I hade. It’s not that difficult you just need to have plenty of time and don’t stress. So far I have yet to break a screen

@chev1zo6 3 года назад

I would like to see the process of you installing the trim in the rear wind screen, R Bunton.

@nancywoodley6066 3 года назад

Waiting for second article on replacing windscreen seals. Does this article also apply to the Series 3? Larry

@STANLIZ4 3 года назад

Glad to see you were very careful removing the glass! They dont dont bend!

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

They can break easily. Luckily I haven't broken one I have wanted to re-use yet

@STANLIZ4 3 года назад

You’ve done well. I went on a factory visit years ago and we stopped where front screens were being fitted. The fitters broke 2 before finally getting one in successfully. That was why I was impressed by your approach.

@STANLIZ4 3 года назад

The locking round section rubber is normally fitted using a wire loop which spreads the rubber with the round rubber going through the loop. It goes in very easily without elongating it. Im sure you must have seen such a tool, easily made.

@zvoxjr Год назад

I was always worried to do this myself. Great helpful video Adam! Could not find video of final chrome trim installation, is there such vid? Thank you! Pavel

@LivingWithAClassic Год назад

It wasn't filmed but I will if i ever do again

@stevek3036 3 года назад

Well done - a very difficult job. I did a front screen job on a series III in 1995 and it was very, very stressful and messy. You have a great original series II car - in the UK it is worth £10k

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

I agree that’s it very stressful. I was shaking the whole time. You’re just waiting for the sound of cracked glass. It seems to be a really solid car. Sadly we don’t have such strong prices for them where I live

@JOLUAL1977 3 года назад

good day Just removed the rear windshield and your video helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!! I found a little bit of rust so going to fix and paint that section. Does any one know where I can purchase a new complete gasket? I'm blessed to have a 87 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3.. thank you again Adam .... Awesome video!!! Blessing to everyone!!

@mlindblom 3 года назад

Great vid. Is front screen done the same way? Where did you buy the new rubber sealing?

@DanielJett 3 года назад

Hi, Adam. I have a Jaguar XJ-S coupe and need to replace my rear window seal. Any experience re-fitting those? Would it be much different for me to try to fit a new seal on the XJ-S rear window? (Great video. Thx!)

@tonycollingridge4347 3 года назад

Another good one Adam! I'd love to see you finishing it off though, with both the trim and the sealing "bead" around the edge of the rubber seal. I'm particularly interested to see how you get a decent smooth finish to the "bead" as thats the part I always find the hardest! Keep up the good work!

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

Sure Tony I can film that. I’ve done a bead already but I will do a final one later and I’ll film that one

@tonycollingridge4347 3 года назад

@@LivingWithAClassic Great Adam. Thank you!

@babykaikhairana1996 Год назад

Where to buy windscreen rubber?

@stephenpodevyn2345 3 года назад

Hi Adam, I would love to see how you put the chrome plints in. I did the windows front and rear on my Daimler V8, used no extra sealant and it is not leaking, but I did not get the chrome in. I certainly would like to see how you do that ! on your xj6 (which looks the same as on my older car)

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

I will film that soon. Some seals don’t need sealant but this one calls for sealant in the manual

@craigjaguar 3 года назад

HI Adam, definitely would appreciate a video of the windscreen trim being put back, I have to do this on my car and having done it before it was really awkward so any tips would be great!

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

I’ll film it then. It can be awkward sometimes and the use of some small amounts of sealant to keep it in place is often a good idea

@marekbukovsky1336 3 года назад

Same with me,...

@dougekren6495 3 года назад

I hope you show the stainless being installed please and the you kind sir .

@1realtors Год назад

Looking for a front windshield for my 92 XJS coupe

@TIMTIM-xm5pr 2 года назад

Hi please if you can help me??I want to ask you if you know for the front glass if we put glue?

@anderssundqvist6669 3 года назад

Hi Adam om plan i g to do The same om my cars, where did you bought The rubberseal.? I need one for my series 2 n one for a series 3 front n rear windov / Anders

@multipurposepaperbox 3 года назад

Nice work! I'd love a few headcam shots when you're doing the actual work. This was especially obvious when your wife was filming the prying of the seal which was really nice for demonstration. Also, what type of sealant was used? Silicone I presume, but these chemicals/materials vary by name from country to country, or even from store to store!

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

That’s a great idea with the headcam! I’ll invest in one. I used a windscreen sealant that is made for fitting these types of screens. There are lots of brand and most are similar. I like ones that take a while to cure so you get longer working time.

@maryellis3661 3 года назад

How do you heat your workshop

@Tom-tn4pw 3 года назад

Adam, great video !!! Learning a lot from You all the time. I 've got a question. When You put the locking gum in - should the sealant liquid be "warm" ? I ve got this problem with my Jag that I put windscrean into the rubber seal and "glued" it with butyl sealent but I did it half a year ago.Now I'll try to put this locking gum like You did but my question is - should this butyl "liquid sealent" be "just put inside" 10 minutes earlier to do this or will it be possible to put this locking gum after some time? In another way - to put the locking gum inside - is it important that the butyl sealent liquid hasnt dry out?

@dougekren6495 3 года назад

Good time to remove the sagging headliner .

@omarks 3 года назад

perfect time to do that! Take out, clean off the old cloth and the crumbly foam that has disintegrated, re-cover with cloth and reinstall

@taunuslunatic404 3 года назад

Please make a video about removing a windscreen/ rear window without damaging the seal (so it can be reused).

@petermyers5793 2 года назад

TRY DOING THIS ON A SERIES 3!

@petermyers5793 2 года назад

Actually DON’T try this on a series 3; absolute nightmare!

@1realtors Год назад

Where can I find those rear seatbelts my series 2 only has lap belts

@LivingWithAClassic Год назад

Many markets hade them fitted as standard. Otherwise you should be able to get some from a series 3 car

@tedjohnson64 3 года назад

Very nice tutorial! But where in the world did you get a new rubber seal for a 45 year old car?! I had a 1987 Toyota Tercel (very popular in the day, hundreds of thousands made) and after only 20 years... it was impossible to find new rubber trim pieces.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 года назад

British cars are funny that way, they still make pretty much everything for it. Some say they have forgotten to stop making the parts haha

@keithnewton8981 3 года назад

Can i ask why you did not use the string method to refit the glass. It makes it easier and quicker to refit the glass. It been used by screen fitter for 100 years to be honest my local screen fitter charges £75 to remove and refit and fit new rubber seal and he come to the house