Classic Mini Restoration | Fitting The Windscreen | Ultimate Fail!

[@Mon1275]

I actually shouted out "nooooo" when I saw you'd cracked the screen. The wife thought I'd broke something! Gutted for you. I've always fitted mini screens using nylon string., which is the traditional old school method. You fit the seal to the screen, run the cord around the recessed edge and drop the ends of the cord inside the car. Put the part of the window where the ends of the cords over the scuttle lip and then push firmly on the screen, while you slowly pull the cord away from the window. Keep moving around the screen, pushing on the area where you're pulling the cord. I've always been able to do this on my own, but I have long arms. It will be easier if you can get someone to push the window, while you pull the cord. I've fitted loads of mini windows this way and never broken one. Good luck!

[@TomShorrock]

Delmon1275 hahah! Thanks for the advice mate! Glad I could keep you entertained 😂😂 don’t jynx it now! Touch wood you won’t break one in the future ✌🏻😂

[@DBMiniDIY]

Delicate job. Done mine a few months back. Put the seal in warm water for a while before fitting. It makes it more ssoft and easier to manoeuvre. I wouldn't use screwdrivers with a small blade. I used a pry bar and wrapped duct tape around the end and use loads of soapy water to help the glass slide into the rubber. Just takes time.

[@TomShorrock]

DB Mini DIYThis is why I love youtube! And the people who watch my videos! Theres so much advice to offer from you guys I love it 👌🏻

[@DBMiniDIY]

I did film it for my channel but lost that and a lot of other videos with a corrupt harddrive. The other method us using string or bungie cord like the haynes manual says or like was done in wheeler dealers but it can be tough on the rubber. Look forward to your next attempt

[@andybritophile8683]

Hiya, I'm a novice like yourself who only recently installed a new windscreen on my Triumph Herald. Was obviously nervous about the task but whilst pondering how to proceed noticed my son playing Lego which has in larger kits a small orange plastic blade tool for levering Lego pieces apart. Firm but not metal with good grip. Thought I would use this as an improvise blade on the windscreen rubber. Worked like a dream!!!

[@TomShorrock]

Andy Britophile hahaha! No way! Lego pulled you out the mud 😂 top advice bud! Thankyou

[@kevinshales1380]

Theses things happen tom, character building they call it, two man job on screen inserting, and best to use thin nylon cord (lubed up) and inserted into the seal. While one person applies pressure onto the screen the other person pulls out the cord, which pulls out the seal enough for the screen to be pushed in but by bit. Hope that helps mate

[@TomShorrock]

Kevin Shales Thanks Kevin! I don’t get to beat up about ball drops as it only tells me what I’m doing wrong and teaches me how to avoid it happening again 😂 thanks for the advice and I’ll be sure to give it ago 👌🏻

[@thedjse]

No way!!!!! Gutting mate!!! I'm scared about putting mine in now lol

[@TomShorrock]

thedjse it’s a ball ache!!! 😂😂 just take your time and buy some windscreen dibbers of ebay 5 for £5 😂😂

[@malcolmlatham-bennett931]

Tom, so close, never mind " you will crack it in the end, " or should i say you will not crack it the end. great job mate.

[@shovelrickshovelhead8713]

If its stringed in, does the lock strip go in before its stringed in or after ,ive stringed lots in , but they had no lock strip , turn the rope in a ark on the corners cheers, atm i am cleaning a 73 australian clubman ls

[@TomShorrock]

Malcolm Latham-Bennett hahah! Loving the pun😂 cheers buddy I should hopefully manage it next time 👌🏻

[@shovelrickshovelhead8713]

i will fit with rope method with lock strip fitted just leaving the top out if it seems hard to rope in " if its a hard job i will rope in with no stinking lock strip, 3rd go after a visit to the thunder box , ill resort to the scary way , I also have windows on a motor home to remove 12 or so , its a ex bus , The rear has a safety pull out type and a lock strip that the manual says fit last , because it is a pull out it must be fitted with rope and the top to be put in first then rope, ie rope ends at start of the job are at the top crossed over , Rick

[@TomShorrock]

SHOVELRICK SHOVELHEAD thanks for the advice Dude! I’m going to give it a go this weekend 👌🏻

[@Dagowly83]

Tom, it happens to the best of us mate! One thing I wish I’d done before fitting the windscreen is for the dash top trim. It was a nightmare with the windscreen in!! As said below, done use fairy, I used silicone lube (I’m sure you’ve got some in a bedroom drawer somewhere ;) ) as it doesn’t attack the rubber.

[@TomShorrock]

hahahah! loving the bedroom draw comment ! :) you make me laugh hahahah

[@graemebrown3064]

Try using para cord to put the windscreen in? The adhesive that you were using for the rubber seal is supposed to dry, you should apply glue to each surface let it dry then stick them together. I have never used it on rubber seals but use it a lot at work and it should stick as soon as the two surfaces come into contact, it should explain this on the tin so it's maybe worth another go. The car looks great btw

[@TomShorrock]

Graeme Brown thanks Graeme, I did try this afterwards but it doesn’t like the rubber so I’m going to try a different product thanks for the advice also 👌🏻

[@tomlead8757]

Dude so close! I do mine with a credit card and soapy water, start at the bottom and work your way up. Also make sure the rubber seal is tight to the window frame at the top as this can pinch up a little and collect water. That Evo stick is a two part adhesive, put on both parts give a min and they will stick like shit. Nice vid man good luck with round two!

[@TomShorrock]

Tom Lead thanks buddy! 👌🏻 I tried that with the evostick and it just doesn’t seem to want to stick to the rubber some I’m going to collect something else 👌🏻

[@tristan20672]

The string method works the best for putting in windscreens in old cars. Oh and where can i get a hat, i hope you ship to South Africa🙈

[@TomShorrock]

Tristan Schubert I’m going to order some soon and I will let you know, I’m sure we can arrange shipping to South Africa haha! 👌🏻 thanks for the advice ✌🏻

[@63MIJ63]

Tom, I'm pretty sure you can get a special fitting tool to help aid putting the screen in. Might be of help!

[@TomShorrock]

Mathew Jones I ordered some “dibbers” today off eBay and I’m collecting the new screen on Friday so fingers crossed I will be second time lucky haha! Cheers though bud 👌🏻

[@63MIJ63]

Total Car Reviews good stuff, good luck!

[@HFigueira]

Damn it, man, you were so close! :( Hopefully you will get it fit in no time... For my VW Beetle I used the same method as some have already mentioned (using a cord), even though it probably is different than this. It's probably best to ask for an extra pair of hands for this kind of procedure. Already waiting for next video! Keep up the great work and don't let this keep you down! :D

[@TomShorrock]

Hugo Figueira haha! Thanks for the motivational comment Hugo! And thanks again for the donation on my go fund me! Don’t worry I try my best to laugh these mistakes off haha!

[@minimanshed8910]

Hi tom, gutted for ya! I'd go with the string method.......Nylon round string fed into the rubber using soapy water. get a helper to push gently on the outside of the screen while you pull the string slowly around the outside also. i've done it a few times, it worked a treat. Hope to get a vid of my mini to ya soon......life gets in the way! Martin Scott

[@TomShorrock]

thanks martin im going to attempt this in the morning :)

[@ginge625]

Mate we all have them shit days!! I've just done all mine. I used plastic tyre levers for your mountain bike wheels. String method is hard work I've found in the past. Good luck bud ✌

[@TomShorrock]

ginge625 hahah! Tell me about it! If minis aren’t breaking down there is always something else on the horizon 😂 cheers mate! 👌🏻

[@tomroberts3124]

hats look great!

[@TomShorrock]

Tom Roberts thanks mate! 👌🏻

[@randkprouductions]

great video... ive done the string trick.. its works well!

[@TomShorrock]

Rushabh Shah thanks bud! I’m going to try that method when I get the new screen 👌🏻

[@MiniMattTV]

Oh no, gutted for you! It’s not the end of the world though don’t worry about it. I’ve heard of people using thick string in the seam but never done it myself. You’ll get it next time

[@TomShorrock]

Mini Matt TV hahha I hope so mate! I’m just glad they are only £40 quid a go unlike new cars which are like £300 haha

[@MiniMattTV]

Total Car Reviews yeah it’s definitely not a bad price, I was really annoyed with myself when I realised I’d managed to get bits of metal from grinding embedded into my windscreen, then I found out they’re super cheap! Haha

[@TomShorrock]

Mini Matt TV haha! Thing is mate you only learn things in life by making mistakes that’s my motto anyway 👌🏻

[@MiniMattTV]

Total Car Reviews amen 🙏

[@ryan16260]

Put the rubber on the window Put string around the rubber with the two ends at the bottom Put window and rubber in the mini at the bottom Get ,2nd person to put a bit of pressure on the window and rubber while someone on the inside slowly pull the string through making the rubber go over the metal edge Do not rush and split the rubber. Use soap Hope this helps

[@TomShorrock]

thanks ryan! top advice :)!

[@ryan16260]

No problem happy to help. If you need the string I'll happily send the stuff I use. And I send in a pic of my mini soon a before and after. Thanks #redminis

[@BMCWorkshop]

Aww no way Tom, I'm gutted for you bud. I posted my mistakes this weekend too and like you I'd rather show them so others can be forewarned on how not to do it lol

[@TomShorrock]

Sean C hahah! It’s no worries mate second attempt should do it 😂😂

[@piperdoug428]

Any windows I've done I did the string n soap method where ye put the rubber on the glass them pull from inside and get a friend to put pressure from outside, I've never done a mini tho so dunno. I had a hard time watching Matt Green using screwdrivers too.

[@TomShorrock]

PIPER DOUG thanks for advice Dude! I’m definitley going to give it a try 👌🏻

[@piperdoug428]

no probs.

[@tommycarradice3146]

Hey I've got a few tips that might help buddy :) first I would recommend not using washing up liquid as it has a high salt content and once trapped between the seal can cause rust! Secondly don't use a screw driver! If you don't crack the screen you will tear the seal! But your self some plastic trim tools like you use for car interiors a few quid on eBay! And for lubricant I recommend either rubber grease or a spray lubricant like wd40 but one that can be used on rubber as wd can't :) best of luck

[@TomShorrock]

tommy carradice top advice! Thanks Dude! 👌🏻

[@cammogames1485]

The mini is looking good :)

[@TomShorrock]

CAMMO cheers buddy! 👌🏻

[@cammogames1485]

Total Car Reviews I also have a classic mini vid I have just uploaded I would like it if you checked it out and gave your opinion

[@TomShorrock]

CAMMO on my way there now matey haha 👌🏻

[@cammogames1485]

Total Car Reviews thanks buddy

[@markpiper8082]

try using something plastic like a trim tool to get the screen in. also dont use washing liquid as it has salt in it just normal hand soap

[@TomShorrock]

ive ordered some now mark and going for the second attempt in the morning haha

[@colinobrien3394]

I thought it was a bad idea to use washing up liquid. Something about it messing up the rubber? Good luck with the second fitting!!!

[@TomShorrock]

Colin O' Brien yeh someone else mentioned that haha cheers hud👌🏻

[@aph2667]

Metal on glass, never a good combination. Do you have the correct tool for the fillet insert. If not get it. Ive always found the best tool for this job is a friend to help. Good luck on round 2.

[@TomShorrock]

Peter Humphries I have the tool for the fillet I just saw another mini builder using screwdrivers and attempted the same method and learnt the hard way 😂

[@aph2667]

I've found a credit card or thicker plastic useful for wrestling the screen into the rubber.

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

i hate fitting mini windscreens. defo a 2 person job for me. my top tip is don't use screwdrivers, buy plastic bicycle tyre levers and for fitting the filler strip get the tool with the roller, oh and i use WD40 for lube and not water. probably not good for the rubber but works well. love your editing skills, keep up the good wok

[@TomShorrock]

The Gentleman's Motor Racing Team thanks buddy! Loving the advice and positive feedback 👌🏻✌🏻

[@Xpp.]

Goddammmmmit .... personally I always fit the rubber to the screen then pull the rubber through with garden string ....... good job the screens ain’t hundreds of pounds ..... better luck next time fella

[@TomShorrock]

Paul P hahah! This seams to be the most common way! I’m going to give it a go when I get the new screen😂 thanks for the advice mate! 👌🏻

[@MrEricksum]

Paul p. Make video and show me how you do your method.

[@funkyhandyman1294]

There's a special tool kit for this job, you can buy a kit for as little as £10 on eBay / Amazon etc... cheaper than a new screen even if you only use it once.

[@TomShorrock]

Craig Morgans hahah! Looks like I’ve learnt the hard way! 😂 thanks for the advice 👌🏻

[@raulsimoes3049]

As it has been said, using a string is the best way, but nonetheless it is the most stressing task to address. Better luck next time ;)

[@TomShorrock]

Raul Simões haha! Cheers mate👌🏻 love how if I’m stuck you lot are happy to help 👌🏻

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Ah dude, it happens man, did it with mine, 2nd time was a charm though, keep positive and 100% I'm down for a camo hat, and remember as the wise old Owen once said, "wow" :) chin up brotato skin and your smash it next time!

[@TomShorrock]

Mad mini Vlogger hahah! Thanks buddy! I’ll let you know when I’ve ordered some and they’ve landed 👌🏻 fingers crossed I won’t smash the next one ay? 😂✌🏻

[@skippy8874]

Yeah man let me know, be repping it out in my next vlog, new vlog up tonight hopefully :D

[@gavinivers8941]

Mate, feel for you. Sorry to sound a smart arse, but there is a special tool for that job. Should be able to get one from a Mini specialist.

[@TomShorrock]

Gavin Ivers haha! Don’t worry about it Dude! And Ive order one after learning the hard way haha 😂

[@mard7021]

Never mind mate put it down to experience Prefer the cammo cap

[@TomShorrock]

Mark Dell haha! Second time lucky I hope! And thanks Dude I’m gonna order some of these soon so I’ll keep you posted 👌🏻

[@matthewcarlrose]

Dude! Gutted for you!

[@TomShorrock]

matthew rose don’t worry about it haha! I still managed to release a video! So that all I’m bothered about haha! 😂

[@tonywatkinson3523]

There’s no easy way to do it, a string sometimes works but it has to be thick enough to stay in the rubber with the two ends meeting at the bottom middle, gently insert the screen into the bottom of the rubber then pull the strings outwards this pulls the rubber lip over the screen also washing up liquid has a very high salt content was will entice rust at a faster rate under the rubber try using lashings of WD-40 as lube instead😉

[@TomShorrock]

Tony Watkinson TOP! Advice! I will give it a go once I get my next windscreen which fingers crossed I won’t mess up haha 👌🏻

[@ClassicCarCave]

Tom, Just uploaded a video for you and others tackling this job hope it helps. Cheers Dave.

[@TomShorrock]

davejaguar66 Really appreciate it mate! Hope you see my comment and my dads haha!

[@srs_lol]

Metal screw driver - culprit

[@jeromevet007]

the moment i saw the screw driver , i crossed my fingers ! to bad it broke that does s*ck ! . the next time might use some plastic pry tool ?

[@TomShorrock]

jerome vet hahahahah! Thanks Dude! And Ive ordered one on eBay so I’ll give it a go with that next time 👌🏻

[@deanbowles6429]

What a bugger , but if no mistakes are made lessons are never learnt , nice hat though ..

[@TomShorrock]

+Dean bowles cheers buddy! That’s my main motto!👌🏻 anything I attempt on this car is a first time attempt I’m not expert haha 😂