MGBGT Windscreen misery!!

[Mucus]

I fitted my new Mgbgt windscreen and to my amazement everything was going fantastic until I tried to fit the upper and lower chrome trim strips. I've used gallons of washing-up liquid, screwdrivers, metal picks and all manner of objects that may be of help and still they would not fit!. I did not buy the rubber windscreen surround from the owners club and was thinking if I've ended up with an inferior product. I knew it was going to be a tough job but it's annoying when I'm so close to finishing. Has anyone got any other ideas on how to get these bloody things in before I order a new surround?

[wildoliver]

Contrary to popular opinion owners club stuff is no better than anywhere else, it is just more expensive. The strips are a git to fit, you need to do it on a warm day.

[SB - Nigel]

As usual I agree, and can confirm that MGOC parts are not always the best and you'll get no volunteers to fit a B windscreen, once you've fitted yours you'll be an expert in the matter

Have a break, go back on another very hot day, all the best

There was something that wildoliver put that I disagreed with but can't remember what

[Mucus]

Having parked in the sunshine for a few hours I put some extra packing in with the locking strip and hey-presto the top chrome trim slid in like a dream! Thanks for the tip!. I've just got the lower trim to do and I'm preparing for the worst!

[edmason]

That might explain why one of my GTs has hammer marks all over the chrome inserts. I've got replacements but haven't got around to fitting them yet. Looks like a job to save for a hot day! Thanks for the warning.

[wildoliver]

It's a horrible job. Don't know if autoglass would actually attempt it, always wondered if you claimed off your insurance for the job (£50 excess) would they replace the rubber and strips? They should really as most GT rubbers now are so old that they will disintegrate on refitting.