Odd windscreen rubber problem

[Velorum]

Ive never come accross this with any car Ive owned so spent some time scratching my head when I noticed it this evening.

Looking at the windcreen rubber at the bottom centre of the screen (in between the wipers) for about 8 - 10 inches it is standing proud of the glass leaving a gap of about 1/4 inch at its widest between the glass and the rubber. Looking down into the gap I can see daylight on the other side and part of the scuttle (just about) and also the edge of the glass. The other side of the glass appears to be sealed and the windsreen seems secure. I always thought that the rubber was a one piece affair that overlapped the bodywork and held the glass - if this is the case then it must have parted for some reason. As its a bit worrying to think of water getting down there and finding its way into somewhere nasty I thought that I might mask off the area and fill the gap with black waterproof mastic. I am sure that this would look neat and also stop me worrying about water ingress (though I suspect its not really a problem anyway!).

Any comments or observations guys? Does the mastic idea seem OK?

Ian

[cbyard]

The windscreen on the 240 series is bonded in, the rubber is just a decorative trim and doesn't keep water out or windscreen in. Provided there's no rust holes behind the trim and the bonding round the screen is continuous you can do what you like to improve appearances.

If there is rust / bad bonding you're into screen out tricky repairs or serious bodgery to keep further water out, I'm afraid.....

Two inch wide ally flashing tape and matt black paint come to mind here ;-)

Chris

[Alec Dawe]

Originally Posted by cbyard

Two inch wide ally flashing tape and matt black paint come to mind here ;-)

Chris

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[Velorum]

Originally Posted by cbyard

The windscreen on the 240 series is bonded in, the rubber is just a decorative trim and doesn't keep water out or windscreen in. Provided there's no rust holes behind the trim and the bonding round the screen is continuous you can do what you like to improve appearances.

If there is rust / bad bonding you're into screen out tricky repairs or serious bodgery to keep further water out, I'm afraid.....

Two inch wide ally flashing tape and matt black paint come to mind here ;-)

Chris

Thanks for that Chris. I have filled in the gap with black silicone sealant and it looks pretty good if I do say so my self. No signs of rust thank goodness!

[cbyard]

Cowboys do it to other people for money- I just bodge my own kit!

Isn't saving money a good Scottish characteristic?

Smiled, though :-)

Chris