Lisle 47000 Windshield Locking Strip Tool

The Lisle 47000 is a compact windshield locking-strip tool with dual swivel tips designed to feed and seat rubber locking strips quickly and accurately in tight or angled glass channels.

When replacing or reinstalling windshields and other automotive glass, getting the rubber locking strip into its channel can be awkward and time-consuming. The Lisle 47000 solves that by offering two double-ended tips and a pivoting head that turns 90 degrees each way, so you can access hard-to-reach corners and work from different approach angles without forcing the strip or damaging the glass or trim.

How does the swivel tip make installation easier?

The tool’s tip pivots a full 90 degrees left or right, which lets you align the eyelet to the locking strip from nearly any angle. That flexibility reduces the need to contort the strip or your hands and helps you maintain consistent pressure along the channel.

• 90° pivoting tip for tight corners
• Eyelet accepts the strip to guide it smoothly
• Reduces risk of pinching or kinking rubber seals

Which locking strips and applications does this tool fit?

The Lisle 47000 is built as a universal fit solution: it includes two double-ended tips with differently sized openings, covering most common locking-strip profiles used on automotive glass. Choose the tip that most closely matches your strip and thread it into the eyelet for a snug, guided fit.

• Two double-ended tips for multiple strip sizes
• Works on windshields, rear glass, and some side windows
• Suitable for OEM and aftermarket rubber locking strips

Is the tool durable and easy to handle in a shop environment?

Designed for technicians and DIYers, the Lisle 47000 balances lightweight handling with the durability needed for repeated use. The compact profile and skin-pack packaging make it easy to keep in a technician’s toolkit or a mobile service bag without adding bulk.

• Compact dimensions for easy storage and transport
• Lightweight — about 0.44 pounds packaged
• Simple design with few moving parts for long service life

What steps should I follow to use the locking strip tool correctly?

First, select the tip opening that best fits the locking strip cross-section. Feed the strip into the eyelet, position the swivel tip to the required angle, then guide the strip into the channel while maintaining steady pressure to seat it evenly.

• Select tip matching strip profile
• Feed strip through the eyelet before seating
• Swivel tip to access difficult areas and guide strip into place

Who this tool is for: The Lisle 47000 Windshield Locking Strip Tool is aimed at auto-glass technicians, body-shop professionals, and experienced DIYers who regularly replace or reseat windshields and glass seals. If you need a compact, adaptable tool that reduces fumbling and speeds up rubber strip installation—especially in tight corners or awkward angles—this tool is a practical addition to your kit.

• Fit type: Universal
• Package Dimensions: 10.5 L x 1.25 H x 3.62 W (inches)
• Package Weight: 0.44 pounds
• Country of Origin: China