1800: - Quarterlights glass removal

Jocky66 · May 6th, 2016, 21:28

Hi

Can anybody shed any light into how to remove glass from frame of front quarterlight panels.
Additional info which may help is the glass is from a 66 car.
Looks like 2 fixings on bottom but not sure how these come out.
Asking as want to get frame re-chromed.

Thanks

volvonic272 · May 6th, 2016, 22:43

Hi ,
I've sent you a private message.
I take it you have removed the 1/4 light from the frame and now trying to get the glass out.
The chrome catch is held in place by a small pin through the handle. Push or knock it out with a punch or nail.
The glass is held in place by a 'U' shaped piece of rubber that fits on the Edge of the glass.
It's a friction fit and it's difficult to get the glass out.
I used wd40 to soak the seal and then carefully prised the glass out, using a small screwdriver, trying not to bend the frame.
Try not to damage the rubber, it will tear easily.
To replace, put the rubber on the glass and ease it into the frame.
If the rubber is damage fill the gaps with windscreen sealer.
Brookhouse sell a strip of rubber that can be formed around the glass.
I found it too thick, it's for holding the drop glass in place.
Push bike inner tube is about the closest I could find, once the glass is in, trim the excess with a sharp blade.

Hope this helps.
Dave

Derek UK · May 7th, 2016, 12:11

Butyl tape of a suitable width can be used to refit the glass.

volvonic272 · May 8th, 2016, 10:36

I tried butyl tape and the tape I bought was to thin. I kept trying various things and found the inner tube to be the closest.
Whatever you use has to be tight enough to form a seal but not that tight that it can't be pushed into the delicate frame, even with lubrication .
Small jobs can work out expensive experimenting.
Soon get through £20 and the problem isn't solved.
Improvisation can be cheap and do the job.

Dave

arcturus · May 8th, 2016, 10:42

In the end I finished up using silicon sealant on mine. Couldn't get the rubber to take the sharp bend without wrinkling.

Derek UK · May 8th, 2016, 12:10

A couple of V cuts should get it round the corner? Butyl tape available in various thickness's.

May 6th, 2016, 21:28	#1
Jocky66 New Owner - 1800S Last Online: Apr 8th, 2018 08:16 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tonbridge	Quarterlights glass removal Hi Can anybody shed any light into how to remove glass from frame of front quarterlight panels. Additional info which may help is the glass is from a 66 car. Looks like 2 fixings on bottom but not sure how these come out. Asking as want to get frame re-chromed. Thanks

May 8th, 2016, 10:42	#5
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 07:31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	In the end I finished up using silicon sealant on mine. Couldn't get the rubber to take the sharp bend without wrinkling. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

May 6th, 2016, 22:43	#2
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 20:25 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	Hi , I've sent you a private message. I take it you have removed the 1/4 light from the frame and now trying to get the glass out. The chrome catch is held in place by a small pin through the handle. Push or knock it out with a punch or nail. The glass is held in place by a 'U' shaped piece of rubber that fits on the Edge of the glass. It's a friction fit and it's difficult to get the glass out. I used wd40 to soak the seal and then carefully prised the glass out, using a small screwdriver, trying not to bend the frame. Try not to damage the rubber, it will tear easily. To replace, put the rubber on the glass and ease it into the frame. If the rubber is damage fill the gaps with windscreen sealer. Brookhouse sell a strip of rubber that can be formed around the glass. I found it too thick, it's for holding the drop glass in place. Push bike inner tube is about the closest I could find, once the glass is in, trim the excess with a sharp blade. Hope this helps. Dave

May 7th, 2016, 12:11	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:59 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Butyl tape of a suitable width can be used to refit the glass.

May 8th, 2016, 10:36	#4
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 20:25 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	I tried butyl tape and the tape I bought was to thin. I kept trying various things and found the inner tube to be the closest. Whatever you use has to be tight enough to form a seal but not that tight that it can't be pushed into the delicate frame, even with lubrication . Small jobs can work out expensive experimenting. Soon get through £20 and the problem isn't solved. Improvisation can be cheap and do the job. Dave

May 8th, 2016, 12:10	#6
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:59 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	A couple of V cuts should get it round the corner? Butyl tape available in various thickness's.

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