How-To Install a Windscreen-Windshield Classic Mini

[@healey100austin]

Brings back memories,I replaced my mini screen in 94 whe a truck going the other way kicked up a stone - pebble reallly so got home I lived in a virtual mini junkyard at the time.....So set to replacing the screen ,job done.

[@randyalmand2159]

thanks Dennis for helping to keep the mini alive. These How-To videos are greatly useful. Many Thanks

[@tonyclarke790]

This type of rubber is not a rope in type, it's a Claytonwright rubber, which has to be 'Hitched' in, similar to the method used here. If you tried to use rope, the rubber would tear, but having said that, with a new very soft rubber, I have known this to be roped in before, and yes, I do know what I'm talking about, been fitting Windscreens for a living for 35 years!

[@raytaylor4089]

I was a sprayer and panelbeater and never cut the screen out we would take a little time and remove the screen first then the rubber

[@lazajkripper7999]

thank you so much for posting this vid, put my screen in today after watching this, its worth a mention that if the window looks like it is to small for the rubber soldier on, and it is possible to move the glass about slightly once in, before you fit the chrome strip...thanks again for such valuable information..

[@darrenkawasaki6345]

thank you so much for getting back to me i shall get the mini tool now for the front window. ive got my work cut out on this car to get a MOT thanks darren

[@celticbobb]

funny how everyone on here is an expert...guy did a reasonable job and thanks for the vid...

[@minimania]

@GlasstecAutomotive Well, if you're practiced and careful, why not? As long as you're careful not to damage the windscreen aperture and/or dash it doesn't take a long time to do.

[@GlasstecAutomotive]

Ummmm... why cut the existing rubber? It's quicker to remove the glass with the rubber intact.

[@htmonaro]

Totally agree...do not use a metal screwdriver for this installation. 1 turn or twist the wrong way will easily crack the laminated glass. Use a plastic "Equalizer" installation stick or alike. Do not try and fit this type of glass with a cord or rope.FFS!!!

[@uncleben4536]

Great video

[@minimania]

From the pictures I've seen of the Reliant I would say yes. It appears as though the lock strip is the same.

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

screw driver to fit the screen rubber????? one slip and goodbye to the screen or paint work

[@chrisjohnson4165]

I know, I was cringing there. Also pulling heavily on a Stanley knife towards himself. Sheesh.

[@stephennightingale4407]

just thinking that my self why not use a plastic dibber much easier

[@AlexKW777]

What tool did you use at 13:59?

[@andrewread154]

I usually use a different technique, with rope inside the seal and put it in that way. Also, why didn’t you use any windscreen sealer?

[@minimania]

Ok, so you have an earlier Mini with the smaller aperture? In that case you shouldn't need to glue the ends but just make sure that they butt together as tightly as possible when installing the rear screen. You should put the split at the bottom so that the lock strip will go through the split in one piece and go together at the roof line.

[@rom2725]

Merci pour le tuto j’ai monté le jonc sur ma mini en 15min chrono avec l’outil bien sûr

[@minimania]

Most of the time it isn't necessary. It depends on the condition of the aperture surface. If it is deformed and bent, it should be straightened first. If you have a lot of un-eveness some sealant in these areas might be a good idea.

[@APSPROP]

There are specific tools for fitting a mini windscreen and this video demonstares the use of some of them. I wouldn't recommend the use of screwdrivers as they can slip and damage paintwork and users. There are purpose made fitting tools available on e-bay for novices. A very good video though and well worth a view.

[@EngineeringComplained]

Sure seems like they're using the filet tool backwards...

[@colinobrien3394]

Would it be easier to fit the rubber to the glass first and then put both in? That way you know that the rubber is in the correct position for fitting in the gap, and you can use the screw driver all you want to help the rubber onto the body without fear of damaging the glass? Just a though, I have never done anything like this, so I might be way off point!

[@MrThathurt1]

not a good way to fit a mini screen I have been fitting them for 22yrs. if the old rubber is fine re-use the old one.all the new ones are after market.the filler can be reused if in good shape.when fitting glass don't use soap and water.spray with glass cleaner instead this will help and then evaporate after. when working glass use a plastic diber not a screw driver .before fitting filler seal glass and body side with sealer not silicon .then spray rubber and refit filler.the filler tool if used at correct angle will go round in 1 smooth action.this guy as got glass in but not a guy that is used to fitting this type of fitment.if your not sure us a windscreen company.thier is many difffrent types of fitments methods for windscreens held in by rubber seals.hope this helps

[@mikaelmossberg6021]

Agree not a good way, put the seal around the glass then a string in the other groove then with help of a friend push in the window when when your friend pulls the string wich lifts the seal over the lip. Done it several times with no problems.

[@mabast007]

I have a 86 saab 900 windshield to do, how to re use the old gasket? Any idea? thanks

[@darrenkawasaki6345]

hi i have a robin reliant.would it be the same tool to fit the beading strip in as ive never dun one before

[@citysafe]

Useful thanks

[@RobbertKlunder]

Done this with my frogeye hardtop. What a 'pain in the ass' job!

[@omnom117]

Thanks

[@richgilb]

For other cars I've seen a different method in that they usually start with the rubber on the window and use a length of rope to get the gasket to seal - is there something that prevents this method on a mini? I'm actually asking seriously before I try doing it that (seemingly easier) way.

[@andrewread154]

I think your method is preferable. I can see many options for error in this method.

[@dariuszzbigniewrudowski2348]

Super podpowiedz,przyda się przy odrestałrowaniu morrisa de - luxe 850 z roku 1967.

[@ukautoglazewindscreens6300]

Use a plastic -nylon dibber tool and apply MR SHEEN polish or same as ,will go in alot easier and remember you need to reseal before fitting insert or it will LEAK!!

[@minimania]

It's not a method I'm aware of for Mini's, sorry.

[@itrstt66]

So every time you replace the windshield you gotta replace the headliner?

[@minimania]

You don't need to replace the headliner, but it does need to be tucked under the rubber seal along the front edge.

[@jamesajordan3263]

Great video guys, I have saved it for when i fix the rubber leakage problem on my own Mini. I love the arches on the green Austin in the background, would you mind telling me what the name of them is?

[@trevorbradley8372]

Look like Wood and Picket arches as there are no top edge fasteners.

[@jamesajordan3263]

Yeah yeah do don't they? It has been a while since I asked this so I ended up figuring out they must be Wood & Pickets. i might pick up a set for mine!

[@trevorbradley8372]

James if you do remember they must be fitted tight as the top edge has no fastenings all is done on the bottom edge.

[@jamesajordan3263]

No worries thanks Trevor :)

[@chopperking1122]

cause you would , length of rope in the groove and just drag it in . wouldnt it leak like crazy with no sealer ?

[@billyfast9465]

where i can buy that chrome strip? or similar ? need it for my mercedes, there is original alu but its destroyed.

[@minimania]

+Ladislav Litavský I suppose at a place that sells parts for Mercedes Benz's?

[@EngineeringComplained]

Y'all are using the fillet tool backwards. It will go a lot easier if you use it the other way 'round.

[@joaquinlangenscheidt2417]

Hello Jeremy Why don't you put the installation video step by step in real time.

[@miguelitogomes]

quel est le nom de l'objet qui sert a mettre le joint en chrome ????

[@minimania]

L'object est: www.minimania.com/part/JPC2017/Classic-Mini-Clip-Windshield-Filler-Lock-Strip---Chrome N'est ce pas?

[@billycasper3925]

He's making a real meal of that. The quick & easy way is to fit the rubber around the edge of the glass, and wrap a length of string around the groove in the rubber. Then press the screen against the aperture whilst someone goes inside and pulls the string. And use a wooden dowel with a chisel edge filed on it, not a screwdriver.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Bingo!

[@icomingforyou]

I wouldn't have cut the rubber..

[@12121149]

The rope method is way easier,on a vehicle with no chrome strip,would be a nightmare to do it this way.

[@MrEricksum]

Good job,rope method doesnt work for this rubber.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Yes it does.

[@tonyclarke790]

I beg to differ Tom, that may be the 'slang' term for it, but it was invented by a man called Howard Clayton Wright.

[@onomatopoeidia]

Screwdriver and no sealant? Hmm, what could possibly go wrong :)

[@opolz1]

im acctually a widscreen fitter myself been doing it for bout 2 years and i can remove and refit it in less than a minute easy

[@chrisjohnson4165]

I'm watching this shouting "NO NO NO!!" I worked on Leyland stuff in the late 70s, and those and most cars, we fitted the seal to the screen, lubed the lip with washing up liquid, then fitted a long cord around the seal and it was easy and safe sitting inside the car to pull the lip all the way around, with a helper giving an occasional flat handed slap from the outside. Then run some sealer around outside, clean up and refit the filler bead. BTW, a screwdriver doesn't come into glass fitting.

[@zdravkomomci7570]

Dude fit the rubber on the glass first and use 4mm rope around the rubber seal. Start from one corner and pull the rope inside your car to fit the seal its alot easier. Your way is a good chance to crack the glass the way your doing it and if your tool slips their goes your paint or scratch the glass. The rope method is best

[@EngineeringComplained]

Not for classic Minis.

[@honkytonk25]

I’ve seen windscreens fitted much easier than this! He seems to be struggling with it?

[@jjg3165]

fit rubber to screen, paracord inserted into the channel that slots onto the body, fit screen into the opening and start gently pulling cord from inside in circular motion till all the rubber has been pulled over the metal edge, No way use a screwdriver , just asking for scratch paint or broken screen

[@stephenfennell4537]

not how it should be done

[@andrewwhite986]

Screwdriver to fit a windscreen?? Never trust anyone that does that😆😆😆

[@jonteewilly1]

If you can’t do it why film it useless as a tutorial