1800: P1800 glass door filler strip replacement

[p1800e70]

Hi,

Checking if anyone has replaced the filler strip between the door glass and the elevator channel. Any info would be helpful.

Thanks

[mike gilbert]

Do you mean you want to separate the drop glass from the bottom runner that it sits in? If so my advice would be not to do it unless there is a genuine need, as its not a nice job and you can easily damage the glass and/or the runner What is your issue that is making you want to do it?

[p1800e70]

Yes, that's correct that glass needs be separated from the runner it sits in. I want change the glass since it's scratched up.

[mike gilbert]

I've only done it a couple of times and I've soaked the runner in cellulose thinners to soften the rubber and then dug away between the glass and the metal with a sharp knife, both sides, until the glass becomes moveable and then pulled it out. I believe other people have used a heat gun to soften the rubber which I have not had the guts to do, for fear it would crack the glass but in your case there is nothing to lose from trying it?

[Bob Meadows]

Reinstatement of the glass can be done with Polyurethane sealant/adhesive:~
This is the product used for bonding windscreens.
I've not done it on a Volvo but have on a 1954 Riley- the side windows are also held in a channel section and then compressed to secure the glass- bonding avoids the potential heart attack!
Hope it helps,
Bob.

[Burdekin]

Originally Posted by p1800e70

Yes, that's correct that glass needs be separated from the runner it sits in. I want change the glass since it's scratched up.

You can polish the glass if that's a option. Glass normally polishes up well.

[Derek UK]

I think butyl tape can be used to mount the glass to the channel. Hopefully the channel isn't too rusty. Brookhouse has repros.