Windshield/Windscreen Moulding/Rubber Seal Replacement

[AAJS]

Hi All,

The seal around the windscreen on my Z4 E86 has completely perished and it literally crumbled off as soo as I touched it. I initially contacted windscreen replacement companies in and around Cheshire and Manchester and most said that the windscreen has to be removed in order to replace the seal - which to be honest didn't make perfect sense to me as I managed to get the old one out without too much hassle and had thought that the new one will go in the same way. There was no real sealant in evidence so it must a a push friction fit from what I can tell.

One company even said that the windscreen may crack when they remove it so I will then have to buy a new one from them! I have now tried to fit the seal in and whilst I can get the side (A pillar) sections in the section across the top is being very difficult to push in with just fingers. So I guess my plea for help is does anyone know how best I can get the seal in or if you know of a company/person who can do this in and around Cheshire/Manchester area, then please let me know and I am quite prepared to pay for this as I don't want to 1) crack the screen with my tools or amateur approach and 2) waste a lot of time attempting to install it and failing.



Thank you in advance.

 

[TriggerFish]

Stupid question, but have you tried to lubricate the seal as you fit it? Some silicone spray works very well. I did this recently on my wife's e92, and it was very hard without the spray, and very easy with...

 

[Kylos]

Looking to replace mine aswell, so on the list to do. following this for updates

 

[PedroSouth]

I tried to do this but to be sure of the correct fit I ended up getting the screen removed and refitted. They also stated there is always a risk of cracking a screen, assume its a standard clause incase it does.