Spectrum are good, they know their stuff and it doesnt hurt that one of the fellas has a 1000 datto, so they must be good blokes.
They told me once if they dont have a specific rubber, they can make one to suit.
It would be good to know if they can get the rubbers to fit the stainless mold, that way I can put new screen rubbers on my 1000 wagon

Nah you're right, I've pushed windows out of 1200s about 5 times, and you never can tell what is going to give first. The rubber from the body, or the rubber holding the window. Now that I think about it some, I think on all but one occasion, the rubber and window came out in one piece.

Chris
ps. When I bought my rear window rubber from Spectrum rubber (Dunheved), it came in 2 versions, one for the stainless trim, and one without. I don't know if this difference is still available, but the rear rubber was great. I had a Nissan factory rubber for the front, and it wasn't a great fit.

Dattodude I myself have used WD40 for this job myself and it truely is perfect for the job, Its only that Lobster is in the middle of body preperation that I said its no good for the job. The silicon in it will cause major pain, and WD40 soaks in well, straight through the primer into the metal.

And the stainless corner trim It might be best to take out, Its just I never did on my old 1200, I did break the outside seal between the body and the rubber like you said with a screw driver, But then I just go inside and bend the rubber lip to push the window out, all the time the rubber is still attached to the window.
Maybe we just have different tecnique of removing windows.

I think I am gonna have to buy new ones anyway. Hmmm... If I get new ones I will be able tyo live with the lack of chrome trim.
Shame, But I think it will look better with new seals on and no chrome rather than keeping the chrome and kepping the same seals...
Anyway, the back one leaks a tiny bit...

A lot depends on the condition of the rubber. If it is old & scabby, with cracks & lots of oxidation, then i suggest cutting the rubber to ensure the survival of the glass, as it may have hardened too much to get the glass out safely, then use a new seal.

Is it nice & pliable? then it might prove to be ecenomic to use a professional. He should be able to remove it without damaging the seal, & you could re-use it after painting, or whatever.

Fair enough about the WD40 quote. I use it for just about everything.

What about the corner bits though? They link together, and I'd think they might bend if you don't remove them. Surely the window wouldn't come out? If you say they do, I guess I'll have to believe you. I don't have the factory manual with me, so I don't know what the factory recommends either..

Cheers,
Chris

I don't mean to dog you Dattodude, I would do everything you describe with the exceptions of;
I wouldnt remove the stainless trim as there is no need, and since Lobsters already started the body work I wouldnt use WD40 or anything like it, this is because it will soak into the primer real good and will make the final paint coats have a pretty effect in it. Plus its a pain in the arse to completely clean off.
If you need to soften the rubber or lubricate it I would use plain old soapy water like the tyre shop uses or even window cleaner like you will notice the widow man uses.
Lobster one thing I dont know if you care about is that the new rubbers cant have the stainless trim added. Front screen might be the exception if its the same as the utes.

Lobster,

Call American Auto Spares on 029 746 1188 in NSW.
Part no. 72610-H1800 Front screen Seal 1200 coupe. $ 82.80
Part no. 79710-H1800 Rear screen seal 1200 coupe. $85.50

These are for the coupe, don't know if they fit the other body styles. Maybe not cheapest either, but see how ya go.

I will PM you tomorrow with his number. Thanks for the offer of rear quarter windows but hopefully I wont need them this season unless of course I put the car on its roof in the forrest somewhere

I think I may give him a call then...

I have some spare rear quarter windows if you ever need those...

Such a sharing and caring community...
EDit: anyone know how much new rubbers cost? (No msart arsed answers please )