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[vulgalour]

Does anyone know where to get windscreen seal inserts by the metre rather than pre-cut for a specific car?  I need 8 metres, ideally in black rather than chrome.  Also needs to be 8-10mm wide, though I suspect they're all the same width anyway and this measurement doesn't really matter.  I can't reuse what's on the car as it's shrunk and has gone brittle (the seal insert, that is, not the car).

[richardmorris]

Does anyone know where to get windscreen seal inserts by the metre rather than pre-cut for a specific car? I need 8 metres, ideally in black rather than chrome. Also needs to be 8-10mm wide, though I suspect they're all the same width anyway and this measurement doesn't really matter. I can't reuse what's on the car as it's shrunk and has gone brittle (the seal insert, that is, not the car).

Try woolies trim.

 

https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk

[hairymel]

Does anyone know where to get windscreen seal inserts by the metre rather than pre-cut for a specific car?  I need 8 metres, ideally in black rather than chrome.  Also needs to be 8-10mm wide, though I suspect they're all the same width anyway and this measurement doesn't really matter.  I can't reuse what's on the car as it's shrunk and has gone brittle (the seal insert, that is, not the car).

 

https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1801/rubber-extrusion this anything like it?

[egg]

Project Fusion disposal has begun. First stop Clacket Lane, then Cobham shortly after thanks to the smoothie that went straight through. Traffic heavy until the M3.

 

Premier Inn at Andover achieved (3 hours in all!), Exeter and then St Ives tomorrow....

 

Revel in the beauty of England...

 

[vulgalour]

I think this is the one I want: https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1763/chrome-screen-insert Can't believe I didn't think to check Woolies on this one.  I can't find another they do that's flat-backed, there's nowhere for a pointed-back to go in the seals I've got and I don't think it'll compress enough to work if I tried.  About £30 posted, plus whatever the fitting tool costs, which isn't too bad.

 

I could fit the stainless over-trim that fits in the same slot (salvaged from a series 1 car), they look nice, but nobody seems to know what tool I need to fit it with and it's of a design that trying to do it with screwdrivers or whatever isn't going to work.

[Twiggy]

Does anyone know where to get windscreen seal inserts by the metre rather than pre-cut for a specific car?  I need 8 metres, ideally in black rather than chrome.  Also needs to be 8-10mm wide, though I suspect they're all the same width anyway and this measurement doesn't really matter.  I can't reuse what's on the car as it's shrunk and has gone brittle (the seal insert, that is, not the car).

 

 

Here perhaps..............

 

https://www.segalmotortrimmings.net/

[xtriple]

I must be getting to like the Merc. I have started to worry about it so I must be! I was having a panic earlier about play in the steering near full lock (they all do that sir!) and then worried about the gearbox going into reverse as it seems to pause for about 1 tenth of a second before doing as requested. I hate me, when I don't care about cars, I relax and just drive the sods, then when I do like them, I worry needlessly about trivial things and get all worked up!

 

Polished it yesterday, it does come up most pleasingly )

[vulgalour]

Twiggy:  Unless i'm being blind (quite possible) I can't see any windscreen insert pieces on that site.  Plenty of other useful bits, mind, none of which I need at the moment.

[Eddie Honda]

Angyl - "Claytonrite" is the keyword you need. The locking strip comes in 3 sizes (bottom of the page):

 

https://www.par-group.co.uk/rubber-and-polyurethane/rubber-extrusions-and-profiles/rubber-window-seals/

 

 

You are looking for something like this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLAYTONRITE-RUBBER-CHROME-FILLER-LOCKING-INSERT-PER-METRE-CHEAP-/171827135014

 

Should be able to get it in black. If in doubt, ask for a sample. http://www.rejel.com/cr01m/

[egg]

I haz achieved Exeter...chod spotted

 

 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

I haz achieved Exeter...chod spotted

 

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OMGLOLVODRIFTYO etc.

[egg]

Hey up, lunch has arrived.

 

[vulgalour]

Angyl - "Claytonrite" is the keyword you need. The locking strip comes in 3 sizes (bottom of the page):

I don't know that it is. They all have a pointed back to them and I'm pretty sure that won't fit in my window seal which has no accomodation for the point. The trim that's fitted is flat on the back, as is the slot it goes into. Good to know the name of the stuff for future reference at any rate.

[Twiggy]

Twiggy:  Unless i'm being blind (quite possible) I can't see any windscreen insert pieces on that site.  Plenty of other useful bits, mind, none of which I need at the moment.

 

This was the part I thought would be helpful:

 

https://www.segalmotortrimmings.net/index.php/rubber_sections/?k=:14::

 

Seem to have loads of it. Apologies if I`ve got it wrong !

[egg]

Moar Exeter spots stealing Premier Inn WiFi

 

 

[Guest Hooli]

Must be a thin driver in the that Mini.

[vulgalour]

Twiggy:  Took me a moment to figure out what the link was, it was throwing me to a generic page.  Same issue as the stuff Eddie linked in that it has that point on the back that's not compatible with my seal.  The Princess window seals are annoyingly specific and one of the few things they didn't parts bin.

[Inspector Morose]

Try http://www.kingfisherrubber.co.uk/

[Inspector Morose]

Or https://www.coh-baines.co.uk

 

Mr Bickle recommended this place to me for the sunroof seal on the Wartburg. They are open to short runs of bespoke stuff too.

[Guest Hooli]

Well I've done what I said I'd never do....I've joined a union.

 

After three plus years of my bosses ignoring my attempts to get paid for the job I do & the HR dept here ignoring my requests to lodge an official grievance I've run out of other options. I still disagree with most of what this union stands for, as most of their ideas are bloody stupid but if it gets me the correct money I'll stay a member till the process is complete.

[320touring]

Well I've done what I said I'd never do....I've joined a union.

 

After three plus years of my bosses ignoring my attempts to get paid for the job I do & the HR dept here ignoring my requests to lodge an official grievance I've run out of other options. I still disagree with most of what this union stands for, as most of their ideas are bloody stupid but if it gets me the correct money I'll stay a member till the process is complete.

Altogether now...

 

" you don't get me, I'm part of the chaseracer.." etc etc

[DodgeRover]

What are the monthly subs? Unless they are silly high then I would remain a member especially as your employer may decide to get arsy if you threaten them with an industrial tribunal.

Are you sure the HR dept isn't trying to make you jump ship?

 

Edit now you are on the inside it's your chance to get some of the stupid ideas the union has changed for the better, or at least point them out to them.

[Guest Hooli]

Just under £18 a month.

 

I've been doing this job for three n half years, the understanding was after six months or so I'd get regraded to what the job is worth. All I ever get when I ask is non-answers like 'give me a little while longer' etc.

I'm doing the job, I've got more knowledge of parts of it than anyone. But they refuse to pay me for it. When I told HR I wanted to raise a greivence it was ignored and nothing happened even after chasing it.

I'd have accepted a regrade from any point but they've fucked me about so long I'm going after three years back pay too.

[stuboy]

Decided to be really lazy and let some other bugger clean the daddy wagon... wash n wax for 15 quid.. easy as 1..2...4..lol

[iainrcz]

The news.

I am now on holiday untill 03/08/18.

 

That is all.

 

Woohoo.

 

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[anonymous user]

The news.

I am now on holiday untill 03/08/18.

 

That is all.

 

Woohoo.

 

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Bastard!

 

Sorry just jealous

[iainrcz]

Going to Oban in Scotland

Beer and seafood here I come.

Bastard!

 

Sorry just jealous

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[Guest Hooli]

Going to Oban in Scotland

Beer and seafood here I come.

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I'll wave* as I'll be there too on weds.

 

*Give a slightly intrigued look at any non-locals seen in case it's you.

[iainrcz]

If you see anyone over 6', ginger, and with a big orange beard run.

 

Same goes if you see a grey rcz.

 

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[anonymous user]

Going to Oban in Scotland

Beer and seafood here I come.

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Even more Bastard then