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Title: Windscreen
Post by: moggy on 29 August 2016, 12:33:01
Hi all,looks like i need a new front windscreen.Cracked in the corner and un repairable i think,any recommendations for a decent company to replace it.As there seam to be a lot with mixed reviews,any advice as who to use much appreciated.Dean :y
Title: Re: Windscreen
Post by: redelitev6 on 29 August 2016, 12:37:41
Autoglass in Gateshead did mine a few years ago , did a good job as well
Title: Re: Windscreen
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 August 2016, 13:26:52
If your insurance dosn't cover it, then look for a small local company rather than one of the big boys like Autoglass. I got mine done by Phoenix Windscreens in Exeter for £140 ish a 3 or 4 years ago.  :y

Autoglass quoted me something like £800 and when I laughed the girl dropped it to £340!  ::)  Robbing gits!  >:(
Title: Re: Windscreen
Post by: moggy on 29 August 2016, 14:07:52
Well just looked at reviews about auto-glass and nat- windows,both give mostly bad service looking at the reviews.May be use a local firm,but i think its pot luck if you get a good job or a bad job.Dean :-\
Title: Re: Windscreen
Post by: zirk on 29 August 2016, 19:52:28
A standard Omega windscreen (not Rain Sense or the Solar thing'y) costs about £75 + vat, theres a few Suppliers that will sell you one for around that sort of money. Then its just a case of finding a fitter that works for Beer Tokens on his day off, budget for £25 to £40 to fit.

Biggest issue is getting the plastic fixings, whether getting new from the fitter or get the fitter to fit the old ones if its do-able.
Title: Re: Windscreen
Post by: davieboy0312 on 29 August 2016, 20:24:46
Saving the plastics ain't hard. Getting them to stay on the screen is tricky.

I usually use a smear of the adhesive behind trim before refitting. Never had one fall off yet  :y
Title: Re: Windscreen
Post by: zirk on 30 August 2016, 10:12:01
Saving the plastics ain't hard. Getting them to stay on the screen is tricky.

I usually use a smear of the adhesive behind trim before refitting. Never had one fall off yet  :y
Roof / Guttering Sealant works well, its that black Tar type stuff out of a tube, sticky but never really goes rock hard.  :y
Title: Re: Windscreen
Post by: davieboy0312 on 30 August 2016, 10:28:36
I just use the urethane when fitting the window. Goes hard and doesn't let go of them  :y