Him putting on the primer in an absolute perfect straight line is so satisfying 😅

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s great to see a job done well. 👍🏼😃

Privilege to watch a professional in action. Great job.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks 🙏🏼

I fitted my own and I'm a window fitting virgin. Luckily it went well but I was really unnerved at the first rainy day to see if they were actually watertight. Top tips as a diy-er are: 1. Buy a nibbler attachment for your drill, much neater and faster than a jigsaw/grinder and only £25 2. Get a decent sealant gun (another £20), my cheap gun handle snapped at the first try. Oh and afterwards your hand will ache for hours! ( I did 4 windows ) 3. Watch this video 1st!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Great tips 👍🏼 it does help to have the right tools. Another tip is to warm the sealant tubes as that makes the mastic flow easier when using the gun 😃

@boatingmanchester

Жыл бұрын

There seems to be different Nibblers can you post a link for the one you used or a similar one please ?

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

@@boatingmanchester amzn.to/3Uwk5id

@Joop3000

8 ай бұрын

Great tips, thanks for sharing. Got myself a nibbler attachment and borrowed an electric sealant gun. Worked perfectly. I got some additional tips for people wanting to do it theirselfs: 1. Prepare some plastic sheets to catch up nibbler debris. There will be thousands of small sharp and hard metal burrs, you will save so much time preparing something to catch it on both sides of the sheet! 2. Get some kind of extendable tool between the newly installed window and a wall that can give some adjustable pressure on the window (I don't know the name of this tool). In our case 3 of the 4 windows, weren't going flush in to the cavity because the window was not curved well. With help of this tool you can give pressure on for example 4 corner points to get it exactly flush with the metal. 3. Check gasket/rubber in combination with window before putting sealant on the metal. The gasket we got from our supplier was not closing at all, maybe related to quality of the curve of the window, but maybe this is more common and people don't look in to it, I also think it is related to the mecedes sprinter design. So I searched for a new one with some moss rubber attached to get a nice clean fit. And yes, definitely watch the video's of Greg, good stuff.

That cutting tool is fantastic and to be honest I found that the fact it's so quiet compared to using a jigsaw is what really attracts, I'm currently building a Vivaro Camper for the wife and fortunately we waited until we found a crew cab so windows were already in place, great that you are filming every aspect of the build, I will follow this to completion, I have followed you for years and I have an Iveco that I built which over 6 years has completely changed since I first built it! As they say "à self build is never built" 😂

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s great that they have helped you in the past and thanks for following along this time. I will be giving out extra useful info too 😃

It was a real pleasure watching a professional fit a window - he made it look effortless. I’d happily pay for him to fit windows knowing that you have peace of mind and saves you the hassle 👍🏻

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Exactly that :D thank you for great feedback

Watching an expert fit the windows is good in two ways. Stopping people who are not sure about fitting them from having a go. Giving help to those who have confidence in fitting them. so many how-to videos that misstep and just talk about the way they fitted them. Your video is really helpful.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping it would do that and give lots of information on how to do it properly 👍🏼🤩

@joline2730

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe Excellent ‼️👍 I've already just had two rear windows fitted, and I am sure they did not do all the steps shown here ... but they look good, only time will tell ... 🤔 Following all this very closely as I am doing mine at the same stage as you. Thanks Greg 💯

Accurate and talented, I could watch David work all day, superb job.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

It’s a pleasure to watch him work 👍🏼😃

Thanks Greg, interesting video. I remember your Merc window fitting. That cutting tool is amazing. I like the way you put up 'in real time' because it was so fast. Good move getting a pro to fit it. Super skilled. Now it's your turn to amaze us all with your great skills.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I hope you will enjoy the series. Got lots of useful videos in the pipeline 😊

Excellent, on your previous build I wondered why you hadn’t done the bonded windows yourself. Now seeing David at work with how thorough he is, and his experience, I can understand why you went down this route. He was much more talkative on this one than the first too, which is great that he is sharing his knowledge with us. Wish I’d have seen this before fitting our 4 windows 🤣👌👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

It is just knowing those little key tips like the cutting of the mastic nozzle and cleaning of the glass etc we think it’s a worthwhile investment

i done it last week put an airfan in the roof had a look yesterday and couldnt believe the rust and filings still there even after i hosed the roof down, ended up having to scrub like mad and even follow it under the bonnet where itd washed too. lesson leant. ill be doing my windows next so thanks for this recap i think ill hire a sheet metal cutter now seeing how nice that edge is. 37 quid for 2 days hire worth doing it right. cheers greg

Watching David fit those windows I am even more convinced that glass is not a DIY job. Worth every penny of getting a professional job and you get a warranty if it leaks. Nice job, the van looks good with the new opening windows.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s a very important point the guarantee that it will be resolved if there was any issues. 👍🏼😃

Dave did our windows. I left him to it but watching this I’m very pleased I didn’t do it myself!

Hi Greg, Started re watching this budget build must be my 3 rd time watching ,so Informative...As for me still saving up for a van ,only got 2 k to date so a long long way for me to go ;hopefully within 2-3 yrs I’ll get a van I can afford ,sounds daunting 2-3 yrs . I ll keep the faith /watching. Seen your video with Mel ‘s big van small world grt . Keep safe🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Interesting , we’ve been looking at window kits because they’re ‘cheap’ but I think we will looking to get it done by the professionals now . Really enjoying this build 👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

It’s a small percentage of the total build cost but one of the most critical ones to get right 👍🏼🤩 Thank you Tina 🙏🏼

I bought my first friend, the same time you built yours and you said when people made a comment of the money you spent you will do a budget run. Where are you not doing the Patrick run cause you’re applying for the windows that people can’t afford I got some from the scrapyard to have a Aiwit scrapyard car and any videos of it and I was able to make my cupboard save me money You are very clever with your electrical and plumbing and your work, but obviously you’ve got a workshop. Some people haven some people have only got a drive. We’re not as lucky as you. We’ve only see a budget where you do it in your drive not in the wall. That’s what you call a budget van. You are great at the planning and the chuckle and helping people get their vans going, but every time people haven’t got the money that you have.👍

@terrydewdney207

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for spelling is not right after this beats out but I can’t be bothered to change it but we are done I like watching your programs

@terrydewdney207

Жыл бұрын

12:19 12:21

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Hello Terry, my budget to fit this van out will be £4K Now I think that’s a sensible amount to get a good quality van with all the essential needs to a reasonable finish. It’s not going to be extreme breadline done for nothing. It’s sensible value

The nibbler is well worth owning if you do plenty of windows. It’s the one part of a van build i enjoy doing is fitting bonded windows. Rubber sealed…another matter haha

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

They are a little bit expensive tool to buy but the ease of cut and clean finish is second to none.

Another great video, featuring the fabulous, professional work of Dave at Glass for Vans! Great step by step explanation of process, invaluable to anyone thinking of tackling the windows on their own. If we do another van, Dave's the man though!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fiona, It's such a vital part of the van we wanted it done right so Dave was the obvious choice.

As if the first one was enough, it's happening all over again! Can't wait!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Hoping to pack loads more useful info into this series so I hope you enjoy it. Cheers 🍻😃

@des2610

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe I built my van from a lot of your info! Do I have to build another one too????

@des2610

Жыл бұрын

Building a van was the best think I ever did. I love it, so cosy, so homey....I hope to drive it out of the driveway one day soon!

My friends and I have been using those 1mm cutoff wheels down here in New Zealand now for about 7 - 8 years now and wont use anything else. So clean and a line that is so thin. Mind you we dont do enough thin metal work to expense a metal shear. That man has sure done a lot of windows, he made it look SO EASY, and a hand steady enough to be a signwriter. Looking forward to this series

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Hope you will find the rest of the series as interesting 👍🏼🤩

I used these guys to finish off my van when the 1st of the 4 windows I was going to fit leaked, so I decided to go with a pro for the other 3! I echo your recommendation, brilliant service, I just dropped my van off in the morning, went to work and picked it up on my way home. Reasonably priced considering they had to pull the mess I'd made out 😂

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great recommendation and thank you for sharing your experience 👍🏼😃

@ianyensch5713

Жыл бұрын

​@@GregVirgoeawesome video...I bought the same brand windows here in Oz...wondering what tool to cut...Makita yes but are they shears or a nibbler...model...?

Great video! .. if I was considering a van build then this guy would be a major consideration in those initial stages. Cutting costs to save money is not always the best option when it comes to structural and cosmetics, and this service proves that paying the extra really is worthwhile 👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Great point! Spending your money wisely is the key 👍🏼🤩

Love your enthusiasm for these early steps. Gotta love that new project feeling!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s exciting to get stuck into another build. I’m sure there might be a few challenges along the way but hopefully can pull on experiences from previous one 😊

Awesome 👍🏼 and very kind of David for showing everyone of his potential customers how to do it themselves 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure David will also gain a lot of new customers from demonstrating his professional skills and quality installation

@Prof.Polymath

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe he sure will ! Looks fantastic 👏🏼

Well....that was a shock paying someone else to fit windows in a budget van build! Also if I had expected anyone to fit their own...it would have been you Greg 😮

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

That won’t be the only shock on this build. You better prepare yourself 🤣😎

So glad you are doing a ducato, as thats what i shall be doing in the summer

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant. Hope you find this series to be useful. 👍🏼😃

Excellent job. Wish I'd had that shear tool when I fitted our windows..And that electric mastic gun ! It went through the panel like a hot knife through butter..very nice .looking fwd to following this build Greg. Always very informative 👍😁

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, hope you enjoy the rest of the build. 🚐😃

What a joy to see a true pro fit a window really enjoyed this Greg😂😂

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼😃

Very nice job done Greg, you do not want any leaks so using good products and expert fitters gives you confidence and peace of mind, looking forward to watching this van build Greg and thank you for the detail and time you take in each of your video's

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your comment. I have been putting more detail into each of these videos to help everyone so I’m glad you liked it 😃

@andrewmillerphotography

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. The windows were one ot the two things I had professionally fitted, the other being the deisal hetewr that is underslung and tapped into the main tank (Renualt Master isn't an easy build!)

Good and wise approach Greg. Getting a professional to install the windows seems like a very wise move. Fight the battles you can win approach.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I do feel it’s money well invested. There are plenty of other areas I can make savings to cover this. 😊

Very telling, Greg, that someone as skilled as you prefers to have this job done by a professional! 😊

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Having the right materials, tools and years of experience does make a world of difference.

I’ve been waiting sooooo long for this. I’m so excited!!!! Now I can’t make up my mind weather to watch it weekly or wait and binge watch it all towards the end. 😩😩

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to be putting it out bi weekly as there’s so much content already. The next episode is out on Sunday. 👍🏼😃

Wonderful to watch a Professional at work.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍🏼😃

Greg Virgoe, you are the best :) Thanks so much for all of your videos. They have been so helpful whilst building my van!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Oli, have you completed it now? 😊

What most people don´t think of is when you drill in the carbody, metal-debree fall to the bottom of the panel, where the tiny drainholes for condenswater are, and clog them.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Not sufficient to clog them but they do need to be cleaned out 👍🏼

@johngentry8612

9 ай бұрын

Surely better to mask all apertures where the fillings are likely to enter, before doing any cutting,because any that are missed on the clean up will rust in the voids between panels.

Many details to note. congratulations for the video

Such a joy to see an expert at work. Marvellous job, all done perfectly, with all the right materials and equipment: love that nibbler tool, and the motorized sealant gun. Everything extremely impressive, and a really nice bloke too. A job like this is not worth attempting yourself, it has to be got right, and here, with this man, his knowledge and expertise, facilities and equipment, this important job is done just perfect. Well done that man!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Yes I could not agree more. Thank you 🙏🏼

@hillstreesandstreams

Жыл бұрын

Have to disagree. I've fitted two windows in our Relay and it went well and they are great. Ok it took longer, and I mean a LOT longer than he took and my hands ached for hours afterwards because of my cheap mastic gun but it is a job a DIYer can do.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

@@hillstreesandstreams I’m pleased it worked out for you and we’re not saying it can’t be done by yourself. Hope this video shows the steps required to do it properly

@alanmay1945

Жыл бұрын

@@hillstreesandstreams Hi, yes this can be a DIY at home job, but every stage is very tricky, and that's why I said ''not worth attempting yourself'', meaning that you can attempt it, but it's simply not worth it. A good example of a DIY window job is seen over at ''Mels big van small world'' channel. Mels channel for van building is really great, covering everything, check him out, and he's just done a window fit only a couple of weeks ago. He does make an excellent job of it, very similar to this job here. But so much can go wrong, and it's big trouble, so I personally still say ''it's not worth doing it yourself''. OK you have to pay, but it's justified, in my opinion.

Greg is on the move again, me liking 🎉😊

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Got loads of video in the pipeline so look forward to plenty of content. 🤩

Excellent David's just down the road to me. Closer than I thought.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Perfect, he does a great job, so please do give him a shout :D

Fantastic video, thank you

Lovely job

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Denise :D

Looks great

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :D

Nice clean work.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Master at work 🙌 👏

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you for producing these videos. So interesting. Just starting my first van. Excellent!

@12:00 i belive a compressed air would be better as a first step to remove the span 😁 in this way is very easy to scratch the paint. i added my humile idea, mostly to count to more comments, audience 😄

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn’t hurt to blow some air over the van first. It’s a valid suggestion.

Neat as a pin! Quality job!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Looking great, looking forward to the next instalment.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 next episode Coming soon!

Good to see you again Greg, I really did liked you last van building videos and I'm looking forward to see your new van build. Good luck to both of you.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here and supporting us 👍🏼😃

Proper craftsman right there

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

Hi Greg. I've watched quite a few of your videos as I'm starting on my sprinter van. Thank you for your detailed explanations and the way in which you put it across. I recently contacted Van-glass to place an order and mentioned you and Dave in my email to them, so that they are aware of where I found their company.

@GregVirgoe

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear! I know you will get a first class job from Dave, great choice.

Fabulous windows. Very informative. Many thanks 😎🚍⚓️🇬🇧👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for watching Roger

Great video and the windows look brilliant! Dave clearly knows his stuff and I’ll definitely be keeping them in mind when I finally find a bigger van then my current NV200.

You are just one of those super handy guys that knows how to do everything 🫡

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👍🏼

enjoyed your video i was really impressed with the gadjet to cut out for the windows

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! 👍🏼😃

Great video. Pretty much a master class in fitting windows and how and when to cut holes in your van. Our first diy camper had rubber sealed windows fitted, our second was already a minibus and our latest got bonded glass. With hindsight I can say that applying the bonding glue with a manual hand pull silicone gun frame is very hard on your fingers - oh for David's powered applicator gun! That was the worst part for me. You got a lot of great information in a short video.

@GregVirgoe

8 ай бұрын

Put the tubes in a warm place before using them to make them easier to use.

@davidmuirhead1060

8 ай бұрын

I did, but, as an arthritic 70 year old, my fingers still hurt. Moral - listen to your body. I won't be using a manual gun frame again. If you are going to do your own windows I strongly advise watching this video and listen to ALL of the comments. One of my windows leaked ever so slightly due to a kinked bead and I knew I needed good even beads.@@GregVirgoe

Greg you’re an absolute legend! Love your videos and when I do my own videos you’ll be getting a nice mention. 👍🏻

For anyone thinking of doing this job themselves, the metal shear tool can be hired by the day from most good tool hire companies very cheaply and as seen in video give exellent results.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good shout Danny as it is an expensive tool to buy 👍🏼😃

Very useful episode

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

Hello Greg! Nice video, its all in the details……cheers from sweden

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

The videos may be a bit longer in this series but there will be lots of extra information 👍🏼😃

@jockecathy9870

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe we looking forward to it and Thanks for sharing all the knowledge 😁👍

This guy is the Bruce Lee of van windows! I fear not the man who has fitted 10,000 windows once, but I fear the man who has fitted one window 10,000 times 🥋

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Skill comes with practice 🙏🏼🤩

Nice neat job, I wish I had that motorized sealing gun when I did mine that was an ace tool, looking forward to the next video 👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Yes that is a great bit of kit for doing a consistent line of sealant. 😃

Professional at work 👍 Always remember chatting with you when we had ours professionally fitted in July 2019. So many people come unstuck with incorrect installation and leaks appear. The whole van body flexes whilst driving, therefore as Dave shows, prep is the key. Another job well done👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I’m very happy that we went down this route. It was money well spent for the peace of mind 😃

I am impressed. wow, hats off🎩

@GregVirgoe

11 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked the video 😃

@ilkerelma2094

11 ай бұрын

@@GregVirgoe Very much 👍

Off the starting blocks mate nice one looks good ey . Top job

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 🍻🤩

Very nice video. And exactly on the right moment because i am going to fit a window in my slidingdoor too. Good tips and a reassurement that you do things right if you do it this way. Now hope I can. 😉😄👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!😊

Great video..again! Thank you :)

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🙏🏼

Looking forward to this build. Hope it goes well

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy it 😃

Great video, I have never seen this done before. Once i start my van, I will look to using this company.

Hi Greg: I've been following your New Van build since you started, So far I like it. Listen my Friend: Mel from Mel's Big Van Small World has had a question asked ; The question asked was about putting Cork Insulation into Van builds with the said fact it is supposedly waterproof as the Cork is used in Wine Bottles and on flooring tiles Etc. I thought it was a really good valid question that I thought I bring it across to your You-Tube channel see what you think and perhaps share it with the Viewers as we many of us see you as the top Professional for insulation in vans. Don't be surprised if Mel comes across to you with this same question because I have mentioned it also in his comments. Cheers Greg, Keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍 Steve from Manchester.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

It’s a good question. Thanks to the suberin contained in cork it is practically impermeable to liquids. Its resistance to moisture enables it to be used as an insulation without the addition of a vapour barrier. It would need to be adhere to the surface and edges and joins sealed with vapour tape.

@lifeonthehighway6917

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe Another point in question, How thick does it need to be for consideration as insulation and what about the wieght of the Cork in the Van, Could it be to heavy for use in a Van 🤔. It has been said it possibly could be used as sound deadening, Well can it Greg 🤔. There seems to be many unanswered questions around Cork Greg. Is perhaps then worth the Master of Insulation Mr Virgoe to do a Video on Cork. You may like to check out the Comments left within Mel's most recent Waffle on a Wednesday Video. Cheers Greg Steve in Manchester 🇬🇧. I will look forward to more upcoming videos my friend 😊 Oh the other thing what about Costs between Cork and insulation used today in Vans and would there be a restriction to certain Glues that could be used in Vans with Cork so not to attract damp or mold between Glue, Cork & Van Panels 🙄.

Nice interesting video now I am looking forward to the internal build.I think it will be as good as the other one which i enjoyed following

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

There will be lots of helpful tips 😊

My own van isn't strictly speaking a camper, and already has factory side windows (it's an old T4 Kombi) but I always enjoy your build type videos - there's always some interesting things to pick up 👍👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

We’ve only just started there will be far more interesting things to come 👍🏼😃

@russ1046

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe well- I'm interested in all of it 😁. It can be surprising - as they say : you don't know what you don't know. I'd lived my adult life without knowing trim tools were a thing (insert flat bladed screwdriver etc), until I saw them on Coombevalleycampers channel a few years ago - they are a revelation!

Thanks Greg- A friend recommended your channel. I’m hooked. This video is absolutely brilliant. So helpful.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to our channel, there are lots of detailed videos here on all aspects of van building and living full time. Do you have your own campervan or are you planning to do a conversion?

@rickwaites5057

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe I’m planning to do a conversion to live in. The Ducato/Boxer/Relay H2L3 so slightly longer. I’m just hoping it’s high enough inside to move around without stooping once the insulation, floor and ceiling are in. I’m 5’11” 🤔 The level of detail and clear explanations are just invaluable. Thank you

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

@@rickwaites5057 you’ll be fine as I’m 5’11” and there’s plenty of height

@rickwaites5057

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe perfect. Thanks!

What a change to the Vans look Greg and I 100% agree with you, not a job I would want to do myself and far better to pay an experienced installer to do for you. Really interesting to watch, many thanks for the Vlog looking forward to the future progress. Have a great week.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank Gary, I really do appreciate your support and pleased you like the video. Cheers 🍻😃

They do look quality, and as you say great peace of mind having they fitted by a skilled person

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I think if it was just going to be our van I would have done them. But we want to self this one after so want it to be top notch

Quality display of workmanship by Dave, and I loved that beefed up pair of scissors ✂️

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

They make short work of cutting the panels 😊

I used a jigsaw and cleaned up the edges with a file. In my mind easier than the grinder and clippers.

All we did when we was fitting windows to all kinds of vehicles was put magnets on both side of the panel close to the cuts they collected all the sparse from the metal, I would of thought you would of done it yourself Greg

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

We gave the van a full deep clean when we got it back. You’ll see in the next video 😊

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

We gave the van a full deep clean when we got it back. You’ll see in the next video 😊

Definitely a job to do once and do it right! We had a bit of a disaster fitting two of these ourselves to our own Citroen Relay L2H2. Wish this video was out at the time! Didn't know you could follow the factory panel cut like that, we spent a lot of time measuring instead, had we done it this way, the rubber trim would have gone on much nicer! However, in reality, the cutting bit is the easy bit. The hardest bit is the adhesive, this isn't any ordinary adhesive. It's tough and very stressful trying to push out using a £4.99 sealant gun from Screwfix. The sealant bead we added on the first window using the cheap gun wasn't a consistent profile as it was so tough to push out. This resulted in lots of leaks when we tested it. We had to pay someone to remove and refit it properly, using an electric gun!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I find with any sealant that it helps to keep the tubes warm. Even drop them in a bucket of warm water then it is easier to squeeze out of a regular mastic gun. 👍🏼😊

Great video with a craftsman prepared yo show his skills - that said if ever I did one then someone else would be doing this work 😂

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thats exactly why I got David to do these windows, true professional

Have you ever thought of doing campervan conversions as a business? I watched all your other conversion video and you do a professional job 👍🏻

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 It’s a means for me not to have to work full time 😃

good vid on channel thanks lee

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🎉

Nice one Greg smashing job, I was a sun roof fitter for many years I had exactly the Same cutter no mess so easy , I would not want to use a jig saw makes such a mess , cheers

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Having the right tools for the job makes a huge difference 👍🏼😃 thanks for watching

windows look good greg

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Looking forward to the the new series Greg, however, I think the Dometic Seitz windows are far superior (although more expensive) from a thermal and security perspective. You get an inbuilt blind and fly screen, plus they are double glazed. These type of windows turn the van into a greenhouse when the sun hits and they also produce lot's of condensation.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree with the points raised but as you said they are very expensive and this is a budget build project. I personally don’t like the look of caravan windows but that’s only my opinion 🤔

Hi Greg. You said in the first video that the van was designed for a single traveller, and as a single traveller myself I might have considered putting a single bed at the back (which would save a lot of internal space) and have a spare bed made up across the dinette. I appreciate this would cut down on space under the bed, but I think it would suit my lifestyle better.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

The difference between a standard single bed and small double is only 6” 😮 some may say that’s a lot 😂 I think this will work ok 👍🏼

Priority red! Deal with the scuttle leaking. Also check the earth strap.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

I was aware of the scuttle problem will check that out. 👍🏼

@andyb9262

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe Put a length of P profile rubber between windscreen and scuttle and seal it in. Consider also extra drain holes in the scuttle.

Wow that chap is so skilled he makes that look easy lol , brilliant video greg thank you

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼😃

In with the windows.... Out with the garden fence...... lol

An expert at work. Looking forward to this build Greg.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Angus, much appreciated 👍🏼😃

David is an expert in his field! How easy did he make that look and he left is soooo clean that I could see Lou reflection in the glass 😍😘

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

He does make it look easy but he obviously knows what he’s doing. Love to you both xx

Morning Greg

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, Nice to see you here :D

Am trying for the first time to fit mine tomorrow morning wish me look

I think for my next van I'm going for the campervan style ones with the fly screen and blind cassette bonded look nicer but I don't like trying to source window coverings that I'm never entirely happy with.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

The campervan ones do have advantages over bonded ones. I just prefer the aesthetic of bonded windows. 👍🏼😃

One of thee best how too videos on fitting bonded windows. Well done buddy!

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👍🏼😃

dude knows his onions, amazing job. windows look great 👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Yes he’s very experienced thank you 🙏🏼😃

Great to see an expert at work and that makes it very clear why you did not install the windows yourself.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

It’s a comfort to have that guarantee to back up a first class job.

what a great instalation and what a clean van cant beleve its an 06 look foward to the next vid all thebest donny

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Donny 😃

Why is there a weird 2cm gap at the front of each window. They don’t seem to fit the profile of the van?

@bobsegii

Жыл бұрын

Looks like he's lining it up with that seam coming down from the top of the van. 23:11

@welshcamper793

Жыл бұрын

If you look at the sliding door.. the glass would be off the front of the door if it stayed in with the profile of the van, as the profile Is on both profiles.. Looks great Greg !

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

All these windows are fitted to the edge of the door which is a straight line otherwise the glass would overhang the door when you opened it.

Nice one Greg have you got a link to that cutting tool its the mutts nuts i just have to have one to add to my DIY tool kit 😃

Proper craftsmanship right there. 👍🏻💂‍♂️🇬🇧

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much