Leaking Window Seal

[rsvp]

I have just discovered my windscreen seal appears to be lifting in one corner - is this necessarily a garage job ? thank you

[Linotype]

Hi there: Dry it off best you can (borrow the wife's hairdryer if need be) and get a suitable silicon in there quick! Can't recommend a particular brand; am not familiar with what's available these days (live abroad in darkest Africa) ... I'm sure your Halfords ... or similar, will be happy to oblige! Speaking of Halfords, does anyone remember Silver Knight oil they sold back in the 60s ... kept my '37 Ford 10 running beautifully; just as well on apprentice money! Take care

[rsvp]

thank you Linotype for the tips - I also lived in darkest Africa (for 25 years) where abouts are you?

[janbee]

When I was a child (in the 50s)my Dad used to make me chew black Sambo chewing gum(obviously no longer available for many reasons ). When I had chewed it until it was 100% tasteless, my dad would spread it out over the seal area. It worked !

[rsvp]

It seems that nowadays we have to have specialist equipment and products to mend the simplest of things doesn't it? Can't use the gum idea so will stick with the silcon -(literally) :-)

[Slapshot]

RSVP.....as cars age sometimes the seals start to perish, if thats the case then they will need replaced eventually. If not then they may just have come free a bit. You may be able to reseat them with a little persuasion.

[rsvp]

Agree Slapshot - am going to give it a try before involving garage - thank you

[Iggle Piggle]

I didn't suggest this but ... if you found a crack in the glass you could get a new screen fitted on your insurance but check your policy.

[rsvp]

Thank you Iggle Piggle - windscreen intact so can't go down that route.

[tonyav]

rsvp, you could probably try something like this in the link, should stop water getting in.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Windscreen-Sealant-Window-Sunroof-Cluster-Leak-light-Repair-Sealer-Clear-/301047648691?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4617d691b3

[rsvp]

Thank you for the link tonyav - that looks really good -and reasonably priced too so think I'll get some.

[tonyav]

Good luck hope it fixes it for you, rsvp.

[rsvp]

thanks - have just ordered a tube - am away next week but will give it a try when I get back. stay well

[Linotype]

Hi there: Live in Muizenberg, Cape Town ... retired down here from KZN. If you are in the area let me know. Dave F 073 021 3076.

[rsvp]

We were Rhodesia then SA - my daughter is in Noordhoek and son is E. Cape - get out there fairly regularly so just may look you up D - stay well