Anyone dabbled with Windscreen Locking Strip Tools?

[Rally Pack 2000]

Over the years I have been told of an actual too that helps you install the chrome strips around windscreen rubbers. Never seen one or used one in the flash. I can see a few online for sale. Anyone have any experience with them or recommend a good one? Twenty years ago I remember doing the Twincams by hand (with its original rock hard rubbers) and I can still remember walking around with pained arched fingers as if I had arthritis decades before my time LOL Given I just ordered the Chrome screen trim for both cars I think I should get the right tool so if one works better than another let me know!

[Johnny Boy]

I've used the tool on my Mk1 Cortina  chrome strips, Diamond shaped wire end , with a nylon roller at the back. 

[Johnny Boy]

Similar to this one.

 

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[Rally Pack 2000]

2 minutes ago, Johnny Boy said:

Similar to this one.

 

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Thats looks different to the ones I was just looking at ! Hmmm

[Johnny Boy]

The diamond shape opens up the rubber, the roller pushes the strip in, as you push the tool along. Ooh err mrs

[Dave Knight]

55 minutes ago, Johnny Boy said:

The diamond shape opens up the rubber, the roller pushes the strip in, as you push the tool along. Ooh err mrs

 

[Rally Pack 2000]

I bought this one. Ordered new Chromes strips for RP and the Twincam.

[accord83]

James, it looks like it'll peel spuds too, charge it to the housekeeping budget, Result!👍

[Rally Pack 2000]

On 07/03/2026 at 18:59, accord83 said:

James, it looks like it'll peel spuds too, charge it to the housekeeping budget, Result!👍

Of course! No way I was spending 50 bucks on a tool I only get to use once every 5 years!

And in a number of years time when I go to try find it again I will swear i bought one of these things and have no idea where it is after all this time. So it has a spot with other similar tools I will always know exactly where it is.

[Johnny Boy]

Nice collection.......................................