Jalousie windows need refurb - best seals and advice please

[who?1]

Where should I buy the kit from? Seen a kit from westfalia supplier for 40quid.

Is it really a pig of a job? How long should I realistically set aside for it?

Matt

 

[gas1man]

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=44243" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Check out this thread on page 16 , might help.
J & P

 

[StuF]

As per the link above (cheers gasman ) - I am currently carrying out this job on my bus.
I decided to go with the following seals for the windows

http://www.customandcommercial.com/vw-baywindow/window_parts/window_glass_seals--and--side_window_parts/german_quality_westfalia_louvered_window_seal_kit_68-79_1359/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They do fit well and are great quality but it is a horrible job! Good luck, I have completed one and will be doing the other this week coming :shock:

 

[who?1]

Thank you to you both, plenty of reading StuF.

Off topic StuF, what tires are on the back of your bus? I have a set of EMPI 5s but they just scuff the arch!
Matt

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Westfalia-window-refurb-kit-231898413_act_shop.product_pID_193346.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wolfsburg west in the states are the best and who pretty much everyone supplies.

 

[who?1]

Thanks Alex, I see they are out of stock at the moment. Any heads up as to an arrival date?

 

[type2man]

I did mine a few years ago with the grey seals kit, took me time and very fiddly, I also found the need for a can of silicone spray, along with a blunt butter knife and sharp knife for pushing in the seals etc. And now they look mint as if fitted when new.
Time and patience is a must, that's why I did mine in living room at nights lol.

 

[Max Power]

Invest in some polishing mops you put on a drill (or bench grinder),brings ally up to a chrome like finish.