Setting door glass

[BJ8TONY]

Hello all

I am looking for advice on setting the door glass in place.
Does the glazing rubber along with the clips that keep the glass in the channel do a good job.
What I am trying to avoid is loose glass in a year or so.

Thanks

 

[AUSMHLY]

Hello Tony,

The nylon clips should be replaced if they are worn. As long as you get the correct replacement parts, glazing rubber, clips, it then comes down to how good the repair is. The glass should be problem free, not loose, for many many years, if the job is done right. Best of luck!

 

[Lotuswins]

Hi Tony,

I just refurbished my window channels. I replaced the nylon clips, and the glazing rubber. For the rubber I went to the local glass shop and purchased rubber similar to the original (as a sample). I then had to squeeze the channels in a vice to get a snug fit. I used calipers to ensure the channels were consistant in width before I tapped in the glass with one of those plastic lead filled hammers. All seemed to fit together well. I did have to weld and rivet the channel pieces back together also after sandblasting the rust away.

Should be good for another 40 years?

Jerry Rude
BJ8

 

[Deleted member 8987]

The rubber we used to use in the channel was loose....until you activated it. Sprayed or wiped it down with whatever it was, quickly pressed the glass in, laid the glass on the carpeted table, tapped the channel home with a rubber or rawhide mallet, let it set for a bit, and it swelled tightly. Never had to crimp the channel down.