This video is being shared by my local Mini group in a discussion of glass installation.
I wonder what those of you who have installed glass think of this guy's work.
I don't have the fancy suction cups but that looks exactly like what I do.
What about the filet spreader tool he used? That looks different than the ones I've seen for sale.
Quote from: BruceK on August 09, 2020, 05:22:34 PM
What about the filet spreader tool he used? That looks different than the ones I've seen for sale.
I use this one as well.
Ah. This one and a weird one with a roller are they ones I've seen before.
I tried one like what you posted and it bent and broke in about 3 seconds.
What are the guys in your discussion group saying?
Just kidding around that it's no big thing to do - as evidenced by the professional installing on the video.
I need a pair of those suction cups.
A friend of mine has a couple similar suction cups I may borrow. I already have the filet tool like Dan posted.
When I did the side windows on the Mini Marcos, I used recycled popsicle stick in a similar manner.
I have also done the rear windows in a Mini Estate back about 18 - 19 years ago. I had some bicycle tire tires that resembled much smaller versions of the green tool the guy in the video was using. I don't have them anymore - went with the tire repair kit for a bike I sold many years ago.
Video is also the way I did mine only it took a while longer and did't have the suction cups so needed a helping hand to reduce the chances of dropping it. Basically the same tool for the chrome insert. AS before make sure rubber grooves width is wider for the glass edge and narrow groove for the body metal edge.
Quote from: 94touring on August 09, 2020, 05:58:24 PM
Quote from: BruceK on August 09, 2020, 05:22:34 PM
What about the filet spreader tool he used? That looks different than the ones I've seen for sale.
I use this one as well.
I have one like that but it had really sharp edges on the openings. I spent some time with a file and smoothed it down. It worked reasonably well. The loop kind looks like it would bend in a strong wind. I don't understand how it could be strong enough to stand up to the force needed to get the locking strip in.
I use the wire-type filet strip tool without problems, and don't have any suction cups.
What I do have, though, is an average-strength right hand to hold the glass at the top edge as the left hand ensures that the bottom edge of the windshield is seated properly in the gasket.
Quote from: MPlayle on August 09, 2020, 08:54:19 PM
A friend of mine has a couple similar suction cups I may borrow. I already have the filet tool like Dan posted.
When I did the side windows on the Mini Marcos, I used recycled popsicle stick in a similar manner.
I have also done the rear windows in a Mini Estate back about 18 - 19 years ago. I had some bicycle tire tires that resembled much smaller versions of the green tool the guy in the video was using. I don't have them anymore - went with the tire repair kit for a bike I sold many years ago.
I picked up a cheap set of plastic levers with various different ends on them from Harbor Freight, they work well on windshields and are sturdy too.
Quote from: Jimini II on August 10, 2020, 05:22:50 PM
I picked up a cheap set of plastic levers with various different ends on them from Harbor Freight, they work well on windshields and are sturdy too.
My friend could not find his suction cups, so I went to Harbor Freight and got a couple. I also got a set plastic levers that had one like the guy in the video was using.
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Good deal. I think I'll be making a trip to HF for those.
Here are the website links for what I got. Two of the suction cups and one tool set cost just under $20.
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-half-inch-diameter-suction-cup-40993.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-half-inch-diameter-suction-cup-40993.html)
https://www.harborfreight.com/trim-and-molding-tool-set-5-pc-64126.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/trim-and-molding-tool-set-5-pc-64126.html)
I forgot they had suction cups it sure makes the job easier especially if you are working on your own.