How to fit a sliding or fixed side window to a VW T5 or T6

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TIMECODES FOR INSTALL STEPS
1. 02:12 - Preparing, drilling & cutting the panel
2. 04:42 - Tidying the cut panel
3. 06:16 - Preparing & bonding
4. 10:06 - Feedback
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I'm not a professional - If you choose to copy how I install the windows I accept no responsibility for any accidents you may encounter!!!
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[@Halcyon]

Just fitted my own window to my vw and used this as a guide, cheers for the video very helpful!

[@screwssawdust9992]

Nice & early video to wake up too, cheers for the work and effort you put into your videos for us, appreciate it matey

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks mate, that's a nice comment to start the day with! 👊🏼😎

[@screwssawdust9992]

Anytime mate, just about to do my T5.1 side door, video came just in time, even with our cold British weather your still putting the effort into the videos showing us how easily it can be done, nice one

[@russcurrie72]

Another cracking video Gordon, the Dubs really taking shape now 🤙😀

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks mate, bit by bit!!

[@epiphanysoundsystem2502]

Oil op

[@Hellyers]

I've ordered my windows... now waiting for a sunny day to fit them!

[@GDUBTV]

Ooosh!!! 👊🏼😎🚐

[@LukesVanLife]

Hey man great vid. Easy for people to follow. Nice one :)

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks 👊🏼😎

[@teeth2k]

Nice one mate, good to see you have listened to people’s comments from the previous video good job on this one pal

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks

[@kevinmulligan9055]

Good video. Couple of points to make. When putting the mastic on you want to have one neat continuous line of mastic, that means no gaps and no large blobs just a nice neat continuous line. I noticed when you put the window in it showed and access squeezed out onto the paintwork. This was because of they blobs this you don't want so one continuous no gaps line. Second clean the van surface with acetone before putting primer on helps to remove any oil or wax residue. And third as you did, place the bottom of the window in first as it's easier to get it positioned right this way, if you try to place all the window together a chance you don't quite get position correct. Also have a fire watcher while cutting lot of sparks about and have a fire extinguisher or bucket of water handy just in case. Regards

[@GDUBTV]

top man!

[@teeth2k]

Another tip I’d recommend is if you have 2 people get one to offer up the window before you primer it and from the inside draw with a pencil around the window, that way you will get a great line to primer to and add the adhesive too that way standing a better chance of not having leaky windows, Ps make sure not to block the window drain holes

[@GDUBTV]

Good comments 👊🏼

[@bluestargrimsby]

Making hard work of that

[@maxdylan9761]

brave man taking that on good job

[@GDUBTV]

Brave... or stupid!! 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mikekelly7506]

Cut the corner radius first and you will not damage the panel as much and will end up with a neater job. Got to hand it to you tho you get the job done. Good video ..

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks pal, I should have used a hole saw, would have been much easier! If I do it again I will, but have done quite a few this way, but makes it a bit harder 🤣🤣

[@drewmce]

How did these windows hold up? Any leaks with the aftermarket sliders?

[@SteveHainesCounsellor]

Great Vlog Aaaaw... I wanted to see what the Finished Inside looks like.

[@GDUBTV]

Will do a decent inside video when it's daylight and the poptop roof has been done

[@SteveHainesCounsellor]

@@GDUBTV Thank you 😃👍

[@chatlow]

another great video, thanks. Looking for re-fit one my sliding door window next week as the current one has a corner sticking out. Do you put much pressure on the window when pressing it in place ( I want it as flush to the van as poss

[@GDUBTV]

It should sit flush, if you're removing the window check it before refitting to make sure it's not out of shape. Also check you've followed the inner skin as tightly as possible, any excess metal could prevent it fitting properly👊🏼😎

[@chatlow]

​@@GDUBTV thanks! I'll be buying new window. Think whoever fitted this window got unlucky with the quality of it

[@lurcho101]

Good effort on fitting the window, maybe should try using a flap disc to clean rather the file as that looked hard going? Also just wondering if you have looked into the new camper van rules? And thinking about doing a video on the subject? Keep the vids coming enjoy watching Cheers

[@GDUBTV]

Yeah, I'll probably do a video on those new rules soon. Coombe Valley Campers has done a good one, worth checking out!

[@lurcho101]

@@GDUBTV perfect I will go and check it out

[@OllieUK22]

@@GDUBTV Agreed, it's the best review I've seen but still leaves questions unanswered. Any refusals since the new rules appear to be based on the ability for law enforcement to identify your van as a camper, so 80's swirly graphics required;-0

[@ukspaniels]

i have the same sliding window, the company who fitted mine didnt fit a bloody rubber trim so it just looks a mess on the inside

[@GDUBTV]

Yeah you can carpet trim over the inner edge if you've got the time to, I went for a rubber trim to save on time.

[@ukspaniels]

@@GDUBTV Wish i would have known as i would have told them to do the same. even after carpeting it will probably look like a balls up, the window is straight but from the inside the sliders aren't, is yours the same?

[@paulieccc]

Why did you disconnect the battery?

[@GDUBTV]

It prevents any current or static shorting any of your electrics or sensors. It’s just a precautionary measure. Probably loads of folk that wouldn’t bother, but it won’t do any harm!

[@rodneyhull9764]

4:13 Mulliner Park Ward ?

[@markrobinson8575]

More like botch it and creep away ltd

[@SuperLazzy1]

F#%k me ya made a messy job cutting out

[@GDUBTV]

Yeah, should have used a hole saw and some metal shears!

[@SuperLazzy1]

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[@anotherbrickoutthewall9237]

Nibbler does the cleanest job but file and trim and its fine in the end. Good job! It's all about having the balls to have a go yourself, self belief =self betterment 😉

[@GDUBTV]

@@anotherbrickoutthewall9237 Thanks, worth a try and all looks ace, plus saved £££s

[@timeintheuk]

Holy cow your giving me the shivers .I won't be doing none with a grinder .however best I can say is it turned out well in the end

[@eneagram3049]

Good bye Volkswagen!! Crazy....job

[@GDUBTV]

lol