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Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Windscreen sealing
I had my perished original seal replaced with a genuine LR one last year. It now leaks worse than the original one ever did. Now idea why and I can't face dealing with the place that did ot, just easier to sort myself.

I understand you can use some sort of non-setting sealant to supplement the rubber seal. Does anyone have a link to this stuff tip of how to apply?

I assume just prize the seal back and squirt this stuff under?... 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #1072801 4th Aug 2025 6:16pm
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Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I'm thinking this might be the stuff I need

https://refinishsystems.com/product/3m-win...f74G4sabPo 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #1072850 5th Aug 2025 3:00pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
The windscreens seals were, I am told, "value-engineered" during the production of the old Defender, and the value-engineered seals leave a lot to be desired both in terms of their sealing ability and their durability. My local independent windscreen fitted advised that if you have early seals in good condition, then don't replace them. If you have the later type (or aftermarket seals) expect to replace them every few years.
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Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Mine is a genuine one, not sure of when it was made as I bought NIB off another forum member a couple of years ago. It is not cracked or perished, it just isn't keeping the water out. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #1072857 5th Aug 2025 6:52pm
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donmacn



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The place that last did mine used/recommended a stuff called ‘arbomast’. I got a couple of tubes and I think it’s OK - may not be much different to anything else of the same ilk tho’. Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...
Post #1072858 5th Aug 2025 7:03pm
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discomog



Member Since: 09 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
It seems that arbomast was developed for the marine market but appears to be only available in grey. Defender 90XS SW
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Post #1072860 5th Aug 2025 7:38pm
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