Tuesday 23 September 2014

Fitting The Windows

I have decided on none opening bonded windows that keep the lines of the van. I think they look much better than different shaped expensive opening windows. But everyone has their own opinion on which to use.
I had considered fitting them myself but opted out for a fitting service and found a supplier who comes out to you to fit them at a very reasonable price, much better in my situation,

 
Hole drilled and the panel being cut from inside using a jigsaw, the fitter said he has tried the different methods of cutting the panel and finds the jigsaw the best method.


 
The opening cut in the panel



 
The other side cut out

 
The edges filed and anti rust paint applied

 
The special beading in place round the cut edges



 
The panel primed prior to the mastic being applied


 
The first window primed and ready to fit



 
Applying the special mastic

 
After a few minutes the window is bedded into the mastic

 
Tape applied to hold the window in place till the mastic dries.
 
And that's it job finished in less than an hour, in 2 hours time the van will be OK to drive

1 comment:

  1. One tip if you use bonded windows like these, the tape that hold them in place, remove it after a couple of hours; if you leave it over night like I did then you get a sticky mess on the side of the van where the tape had been and is a pain to remove.

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