Bananaman Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Hi Recently fitted an Areoscreen from TimD. This fitts where the original screen sitts so you can re fit the original Full screen when it's needed i.e. road use On removal of the Full screen the pillars holding the screen were both attached with the aid of rubber solution. This was a b******* to remove from the scuttle . I whish toy change the two screens over faily regularly & thought about fitting a kind of gasket where the pillars fit the scuttle. I was thinking of using Neoprean (spelling) or some rubber sheet ( ) to make a gasket. Any ideas / suppliers? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catflap Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 YMMMM RUBBBBR Try westward bound for rubber items LOL not realy what you need but well worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyBoy Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 look here: http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/sponge.html srs91... self adhesive bottom edge stuck to the bottom of the windscreen frame and works a treat. screen sits 10+mm higher than normal but i'm big in the back so its probably a good thing. hood still fits well enough too. (couldnt do the link properly sorry....no java blahdy blah blah) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 5, 2003 Author Share Posted March 5, 2003 Jonny It aint the bottom of the screen i'm thinking of its the pliiars on the side of the scuttle. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyBoy Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 oh, right..well, mines not sealed there at all...i only get a little spray when its really wet...do you need to seal it? i guess some of the thinnest closed cell self adhesive foam would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Woolf Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Have been thinking of a similar setup recently, was thinking of applying electricians tape to the scuttle area then apply silcone sealant in the gap, and fit the screen. When its set remove the screen and pillars, remove the tape and hopefully you have a made to measure seal Well thats the theory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 I suspect that would break up in time. I reckon a section of rubber extrusion from woolies would be the best bet, though what size n shape is something I have no idea about. You should be able to bond it to the bottom of the screen, and rely on it's flexibility to make a seal on the scuttle panel. Whatever method, it will always be a compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Woolf Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Having recently been removing some 5 yr old silicone sealant from the westy, its tough stuff and showed no signs of deterioration in fact it was an asolute B*****d to get off But who knows pays your money makes your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 6, 2003 Author Share Posted March 6, 2003 it was an asolute B*****d to get off I'd concure with that Karl. All I want is some thin rubber / Neoprean sheet to make a gasket where the screen pillars fit the scuttle. There was no sealant under the screen (thank god) however some sealant tape like Neil suggests might be a good idea stuck to the bottom of the screen. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 try an old bike inner tube, its about the right thickness and will cut to shape nicely with a stanley knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 6, 2003 Author Share Posted March 6, 2003 Nice one Mark, bit of latteral thinking. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen H Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 If your going to the Stafford show this weekend you should be able to pick up some small sheets of rubber from the parts stalls, I think there is normally a good selection of grades / styles available Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Are you fitting curtains too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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