Quick one for you folks as I can't seem to find anything on the subject.

My front windscreen seal seems to have spread away from the glass and today I've scraped most of the old sealant/adhesive (which seemed to have been joined by a fair bit of dirt over the years) using a toothbrush & scrubbing brush.

I was going attempt to use some Granvilles black sealant/adhesive that I bought from Halfords this evening sometime tomorrow if it's fair.

Has anyone had to do similar, or can offer me any advice?

I haven't done this myself but if you suspect there might have been some leaking have a close look in the footwell for any discolouration on the relays/fusebox/electrics or dampness under the carpet (where it starts)

Thanks for responding mate, I did have a fair bit of condensations at times through the coldest part of the winter, but I don't think there was any on the floor, it was on all the windows though

Well, further to my first post. When I have been able to over the last few days, I have attempted to put some Granvilles black silicone sealant under the windscreen seal.

Not mega happy with the results, but whilst doing so realised the windscreen doesn't seem to have been fitted correctly. The seal at the bottom two corners doesn't fit the full depth of the recess, which leads me to believe that is why the windscreen is spreading away from the seal.

I dread to ask if there is any likelihood of obtaining a new seal, and the fitting is not likely to be cheap either.

Has anyone reading this been down this road, or is able to give me any advice?

Are you a member of the AA?

I've had a great deal for a replacement screen through them.

Erm, no I'm not. Was that a replacement screen for the Coupe?

Yes it was

Wow, that's worth thinking about. Thanks

How much did they charge you if you don't mind me asking, and was that recent?

About £180, maybe 5 years ago?

Came to the house too

Thanks not sure even if I had AA cover, that unless I'd broken the glass that they'd look at the seal

Just say you need a replacement.

In your case though it might be a lift-out and reseal job.

You might claim on insurance and pay the excess but they'ds probably increase your premium

Thanks for your help, I suppose it's an avenue to consider. I'll have a look into it

I had mine done recently to replace an old scratch and 140000 miles of use. Very happy with the result. Its not expensive 200 quid fitted I paid. Most windscreen mobs you ll find on the internet will do it. If you were in somerset I d recommend Steve's windscreens.He has done many screens for me over the years. Mr Haynes even uses him and you ll see his stickers in many exotic vehicles at the museum.

Hoops mate, you're an absolute star

Daft as this may seem, I'm even willing to travel to get it done properly

Many thanks bud!

Well its this guy anyway.
http://www.steveswindscreens.co.uk/
He has 5 stars on Google. He has done everything for us from a 1955 ford pop, beetles, minis...through to my old cosworth TVR.
He has formidable forearms and grip strength and has never missed a beat for us. Best of luck.

Well with accolades like that, I'd be pretty certain he'd do a top job. Thanks again mate

P.s, were you on the Punto Mk2 Forum by any chance???

If so then it would have been a long time ago. I only had a pinto briefly in the early 00s. I chopped it in for a mighty 126. Used to be on the fiat forum a lot in the early days.

I see, there was someone else called Hoops on there. Thought it might have been you but obviously not

How many ponies did that pull then

If were going to have equestrian jokes on here can the be accompanied by pictures of girls in Jodhpurs

<backontopic> Will windscreen replacement on your insurance cover rear windows? I noticed my rear window seal is curling away from the bottom corner of the window. </moreequestrianjokesnowallowedbutonlywithpictures>

Pictures?....hmmmm let me think who's good with photos


Or are you just back to stirrup some trouble

That seal is simply stretched round the glass Chris, the screen itself is separately bonded in place so it is more cosmetic and anti wind noise than keeping out water.
On mine it is the top corners that have lifted.

If you do want to try to refit it, heat the rubber in very hot water to make it more elastic, it's easier to stretch it round with 2 people as well.

Typo. But the punto was not a rapid car. Very easy and predictable to drive though. The 126 I remember was a massive 27bhp and could manage 60mph......just.
To keep it on topic, the 126 had leaky window seals and rusty corners to the frame as a consequence. Fairly easy to pull them out and stick some new ones in.