Windscreen Rubber Seal Replacement in Melbourne
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Our full-service auto glass repair shop in Melbourne will bring life back to your car. We offer thorough auto body repair services, from repairing a door ding to a slight dent or windscreen rubber seal replacement, all the way down to bringing your car back to life after an auto body accident. Have you been through an accident? Whether you backed into somebody's bike or a rock hit your windscreen, we are here to help you get your car back on the road. We collaborate with all insurance companies in Melbourne to repair your windscreen glass or replace the existing rubber seal of your vehicle.
You, of course, know that your car's windscreen is a safety device. Besides protecting you and your family from water, wind, and debris, a windscreen can help reduce accidents and crash injuries and protect your or a passenger's life. How? In accidents, the windscreen prevents most outside objects from entering the vehicle interior. In many cars, the windscreen also plays a crucial role in front passenger airbag deployment. Ultimately, the car's windscreen (and rear window) supports the vehicle roof to help prevent the possibility of collapsing in a rollover.
Windshield damage can disrupt driver vision and the safety features explained above. This makes it crucial to check the windshield, and other auto glass, for security. If your windshield is damaged or cracked, contact an auto glass specialist like
Windscreen Medics or your insurance company for windscreen replacement or repair.
What Is a Windscreen Seal Exactly?
Vehicle glass seals and windscreen seals are black rubber strips around the corners. They're not only used for aesthetic reasons; they have the critical job of keeping the glass in place and protecting the interior from elements such as warm environments, water leaking, and rain. In harsh climates, they are at risk of wearing down, specifically on older model vehicles. The rubber seals are fixed to the windshield frame with an adhesive sealant; some sealants can be more prone to breaking down over time than others.
Different Types of Glass Sealants
The type of adhesive sealants used on windscreen plays a crucial role in the longevity and effectiveness of the seal. Typically, windscreens are bonded with silicone or a strong adhesive glue. Because of the volatile climate of Melbourne, silicone is only sometimes an ideal choice. It expands and contracts as it cools and heats; you don't expect the adhesive responsible for holding your auto glass window in place to be so flexible.
Similarly, there are many other levels of quality glue adhesive as well. The wrong type of adhesive or the cheap glues can put you in danger. It's crucial to apply a good-quality Grade A adhesive and ensure it dries appropriately before driving the vehicle.
What is the solution when the windscreen rubber seal is wearing away or broken?
If you are facing water through the rubber seals, you are in a real problem. Look for brittle spots and cracks in the rubber. Even the tiniest hairline crack can be the reason for a leaky windscreen and reduce the integrity of this all-essential lifesaving glass. You might also notice areas of rust around the seals, or the bond could be shrugging off in areas. Does the rubber feel like it’s lifted and loose? While washing your car, check if water enters the vehicle by hosing around the seals. Don't apply full-force water pressure but a low water pressure. If there's any leak, it will occur quicker with low water pressure.
If you notice your seals need some TLC, you must arrange to replace them immediately. If your seals are compromised, you could risk harming your car's interior in a downpour. The windscreen is prone to cracks and other damages that can cause expensive windscreen replacement, costlier than the reasonable option of
repairing the seal.
Repair or replace windscreen rubber seals
If your rubber seal is in bad condition, you won't be able to repair it efficiently. Just like windscreen damage, a repair will do if it's small enough. If the problem is more serious, a replacement may be needed to ensure your safety. Like always, the faster you act on a repair, the less
windscreen replacements you'll need or experience damage elsewhere.
How to replace glass seals on car windows?
In older car models, rubber seals around the doors and windows start to deteriorate. Usually, the air gets trapped, and the seal loosens inside. Slowly, the seal begins to hang down and unravel by the corner. This causes water, noise, and dust to enter the car. This is when it's essential to know how to replace rubber seals easily and quickly. As the glass seal gets old, it contracts in size, which is why it just won't fix back into place with s spot of glue. This is how we replace glass seals on your car windows.
Remove the old seal
To replace the rubber seals on your doors and windows, we start by opening the car door, so there can be more space to move around. Next, we remove the old rubber seal with a flathead where it is already falling apart. We gently ease the rubber around and pull it with our hands, ensuring that every piece of rubber has been removed.
Clean away the remaining glue
There might still be some remaining glue in the rubber seals, so we start by cleaning that away. We use special tools and top-quality cleaning sprays. The lubricants we use clean all kinds of surfaces and eliminate moisture from setting in. we then use a rag to rub the surface after applying the lubricant until the metal is crystal clear and shiny. We then wipe off all residue with paper towels.
Sanding the metal
When replacing rubber seals on car windshields, the first step is to make a smooth, clean surface for the glue to stick to. So, our next step is to sand the metal rigorously. With the help of fine-grit sandpaper, we rub it in circles. We keep the seal movements as they require professional expertise. This step lets us create a smooth and lump-free surface, smooth enough for the rubber to settle in the seal perfectly.
Applying new adhesive
At this level, we use weather-stripping adhesive to bond rubber with metal. We cut the rubber, let it dry, and then apply the adhesive to the seals. When we notice that the rubber will sit nicely in the car window with slight pressure, we use the adhesive only then. We lay down a thin layer of adhesive in the seal and a bead within the rubber seal.
Place the new rubber seals
We wait 5-10 minutes for the adhesive to harden before laying down the rubber from the edge and gently working our way to the opposite corner with pressure. We make sure that there are no spaces left. When the rubber is fixed, we press down on the whole strip once again to ensure that the rubber has adhered firmly to the metal.
Apply a layer of adhesive silicone lubricant
When we apply the rubber seal, we ensure it stays put as the previous one did. We use top-notch silicone lubricant to keep rubber components safe. The lubricants we use can withstand temperatures from -35°C to +200°C. After giving the rubber seal at least one hour to settle appropriately, we apply the lubricant. We use a smart straw to seal the corners so that the seal can penetrate deeply.
We at Windscreen Medics use the most advanced materials to ensure the safety and quality of our windshield rubber seal replacement services.
All of our installations come with a lifetime guarantee.
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