Rust around windscreen

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Outback Jack
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Hi All,
Just took the windscreen out and theres not much left of the window metal underneath.

What have people done to fix this?
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September 7, 2012 at 9:10 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Alister McBride
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Depending on how bad it is the main part is just steel strip welded on so just cut it off and weld on new strip. The corners are just plate steel cut to shape so can be remade as well but they're a bit harder to do... If you post pics it will be easier to help.

Cheers,
Alister
September 8, 2012 at 9:28 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Rick Whitworth
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I did my XT before full repaint, steel around window wasn't too bad, so I thoroughly ground out and rewelded the few rust spots and replaced windscreen rubber with a new one.
If you are going to the trouble of welding in new strip right round, check with your winsdscreen fitter first. I was advised by a couple of other OKA owners that the rubber often leaks causing rust below behind front panels and under the dash. Its worth considering welding in a strip that is 2 or 3 cm wider than the original and these days having the whole windscreen vulcanised in rather than using the standard rubber.
Rick
September 8, 2012 at 10:01 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Outback Jack
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Hi Rick,

Just had the bus body painted and the roof for the cab. Painting has turned into a bit of a nightmare.
So cab will not be completly painted for the moment.
Just want to get the thing back on the road.
Where did you get the windscreen rubber from and did you add any sealant?
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September 8, 2012 at 4:15 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Peter 334
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We had ours replaced by wind screen obriens they were able to get the rubber for the screen all they need is a sample ,they also made the new glass and fitted it , so if it leaks its theres to fix we had no rust in the window frame at all , when i resprayed it got some heavy coats of two pack
September 8, 2012 at 4:51 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Dandj
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Instant Windscreens did our 2 replacements (and there's another one due now after our most recent trek) and they provided new rubbers.
They said don't put black windscreen sealant around the de-rusted and repainted metal edging as it make removing the glass much more difficult for the inevitable next time.
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September 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Outback Jack
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OK, thanks David.
I wasnt to sure about the sealant. So will leave it off

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September 8, 2012 at 7:39 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Rick Whitworth
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I got my windscreen rubber from Alan at OKA before the split, but still probably worth checking. It is a standard profile that should be available from fitters like O'Briens
Did not use sealant
More on windscreen ribbers in Dave Ribban's forum listings under windscreens
Rick
September 9, 2012 at 10:08 AM