Series 1 Hardtop rear screen

Andrewfock · Post by **Andrewfock** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:37 am

Hi All,

I'm fitting the rear screen to my factory hard top. Should the screen rubber have a sealing strip as per the windscreen?

Thanks

Andrew

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PeterCrespin · Post by **PeterCrespin** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:28 am

Yes, otherwise it would uninstall itself at regular intervals - hence the name 'locking strip'.

If you have the correct chrome trim, bravo. If not, using a chrome-effect bead like Minis and others back in the day is better than a plain black locking strip

Post by **Heuer** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:32 am

CMC sell the chrome parts but take a seat before you read the cost!

Andrewfock · Post by **Andrewfock** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:39 am

Thanks,

Looking at the rubber I suspected that to be the case. The rubber had been put in backwards as there were no chrome strips.... I now have the CMC ones ... and yes the price is enthusiastic but the hardtop is rather awesome..... so what does one do.....

Now to get the locking strip and the tool to put it in!

Andrew

Andrewfock · Post by **Andrewfock** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:00 pm

Should have a also asked... the factory manual describes putting Bostik 1251 on the chromes prior to fitting. This doesn't seem to be available anymore. What are people using as an alternative?

thanks

Andrew

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