Revamping Windows

[lucy]

Hi All,

I am in the early stages of doing a camper conversion in an old LDV convoy. I have got as far as taking the seats out and giving her a good spring clean. The next thing I want to do is the insulation but first I really need to sort the windows as a lot of the rubber seals have perished. Does anyone have any handy hints on how to revamp windows? Many thanks!

[Kat]

Window revamp
Hi there,
I’m also at the same stage with my van and need to re-seal all my windows.
I have an uncle who works for a caravan company and he told me that if you’re rubber seals have perished slightly, give them a wash with hot soapy water to remove any algae type stuff and soften the rubber, then rub them with glycerine. Glycerine is a natural preservative.
It’s also a humectant (attracts and traps moisture) so I wondered if maybe an after coat of something like Lanolin, Carnauba or Japan wax would seal them further and prevent any more growth and perishing.
Kat

[lucy]

Thanks for the tip Kat, will give it a try!

Unfortunately some of the window seals are coming away entirely and so I don’t know if it would be best to completely replace these.

Hope you’re making progress!

Lucy

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