And So It Begins....

[SanRemo78]

Thanks for the tip Nigel, I'll give that some thought although I think I've sorted it for now. The clip is a D-Type Edge Trim Clip and I've found some on evilBay but in nylon which is much less likely to damage paint. £10 for a pack of 25 is worth a punt but the dimensions aren't quite perfect I suspect it might do the job! I may finish the installation by Sikaflexing the clips into the trip before I fit it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/397227763328?_skw=connect+d+type+edge+clip&epid=876709365&itmmeta=01KTC8K8TPE1DBE5S1DZHW82SN&hash=item5c7c9ea680:g:PrIAAeSwNkRpCiI5&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xAzDgYtxS7R%2FeKbmaCSYoMn%2BzhZO9VDC7KhjAQZi6Ot1pboAVveQYGKDAKNH5Eln1%2F5zONk30SJ6xVU1WzzntKtli6Ll88Dbmi86iBHzuwWfotY52Omjz9z3crpulrxRxz8Y%2Bg2Bvo8GLgMQ3WQOp%2FMbVwLJqHmNKgfSM0f4qqynywMjCzgKC4fzyPvjZI6jSOSZl3cVRKNOH7Hd4eNRV1j7qhNzSWmA4R%2BRdGDCr2KCY8keeBDkG%2Fx60ShfNaxKTNG4YIEHY69Rn%2FGVjLTGSGtaWSLdrjirXrQ8P2Jas75bx791Tq8y%2FRDfwJaNx9wUKY%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-iNzYjTZw

The original plastic surround doesn't cover much of the metal flange and it gives a return edge for the windscreen sealant to creep under further securing the screen. Tim Weston told me about losing a rear screen once....

Guy

[peteracs]

Hi Guy

Second what Nigel suggested. I used it on the Spider round the screen. Make sure you get the smaller version as I initially used a larger one which the screen guy said gave too little area to bond to. Cannot remember the sizing but may be buried in my Spider thread. I will take a look later.

Peter

[SanRemo78]

Thanks for the feedback Peter, I haven't ruled it out yet, I'm going to see how the nylon clips I've ordered work out, if they can keep the original trim in place without masking the paint I'd prefer to use those. I think I want to use original parts where I have them and they're in good condition but I'm happy to modify other stuff so there's little originality left when I identify something I want to modernize or replace!

Off to Gerry's again next week for a week or so, this time I'm taking my wiring notes with me to progress that aspect, unfortunately the Simtek loom didn't turn up at Malvern last weekend but I hope to collect it soon and have further discussions about what else it can do and what it can't!

Guy

[peteracs]

Interested in nylon D clips. I have metal ones securing the carpet which I need to replace, but failing to find the right profile ones.

Peter

[SanRemo78]

I'll count the number I need Peter (rusty witness marks on the plastic trim) and if there are any extra I'll drop a spare in the post to you. And if there aren't enough I'll buy more etc. And if they don't work where I need them to you're welcome to them!

Any which way I'll send you a clip or 25.....

Guy