Lining to internal panels

[Marshy]

Just getting around to replacing window seals and going to line the inside of the steel with a perforated headlining type material, I've seen some with a foam backing which may give a little insulation? Anyone know if this is ok and if it would be an issue with adhesion/window seals?

Cheers

 

[vinvan]

Hi just put new window seals on our bus, the back two rear side ones are a real arse to put in, with the foam backed material i would think it would be even harder because of the thickness i would use standard headliner material don't think the the foam backing would make much difference to your insulation
a quick tip when doing your rubbers use plenty of lubricant (ie washing up liquid mixed with some water) soak the rubbers in very hot water to soften them up a bit, start at the bottom edge and work round the window doing the side nearest the sliding door first ( a lot of pulling and pushing, swearing, and mugs of tea) and they will go in, i also used one of those double window suckers which made life a lot easier,(got it off ebay for about £6) good luck you'll need it
PS this is a two man job (sorry two person job)

Hope this helps
Bob (vinvan)

 

[Trikky2]

Hi just put new window seals on our bus, the back two rear side ones are a real arse to put in, with the foam backed material i would think it would be even harder because of the thickness i would use standard headliner material don't think the the foam backing would make much difference to your insulation
a quick tip when doing your rubbers use plenty of lubricant (ie washing up liquid mixed with some water) soak the rubbers in very hot water to soften them up a bit, start at the bottom edge and work round the window doing the side nearest the sliding door first ( a lot of pulling and pushing, swearing, and mugs of tea) and they will go in, i also used one of those double window suckers which made life a lot easier,(got it off ebay for about £6) good luck you'll need it
PS this is a two man job (sorry two person job)

Hope this helps
Bob (vinvan)

Don't use washing up liquid. It will encourage corrosion. Use something inert, like waxoil or dinitrol, as a lubricant instead.

 

[thejinx]

What vinvan said. I had 3 of us. One on the inside with string two out. You really have to go for it to get them in. Once you have done one and you get the knack. They fly in. Enjoy

 

[vinvan]

Trikky2 is correct don't use washing up liquid, (was having a blond moment when i replied) i use silicon spray it worked a treat, but don't use it near any bits that require painting as it will react to the paint
another tip
thought of this method of putting the rope in the rubber seal, use the nozzle of a silicon tube (or anything else with a nozzle on ) put the rope through the nozzle then feed it into the rubber seal "easy" see photos



Hope this helps

Vinvan

 

[Marshy]

Cheers vinvan, looks like in gonna have fun , where did you get the seals? Ive been looking around for some good ones with the deluxe slot, also got the opening 1/4 lights in 3 of the 4 Windows

 

[vinvan]

Hi
Got the seals from Just Kampers, bought the lot in one go, ordered then picked them up from Busfest think i got 20% discount (result!!!!!)

thanks Vinvan