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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
Autoglass are coming on Saturday to replace my chipped windscreen. The promise to use manufactures heated glass and to replace the seal.
Should I worry about them, anything to double check or are they good boys who know what they are doing? |
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20th Dec 2012 10:50am |
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Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678 |
Autoglass changed the screen on my 1998 Isuzu Trooper Commercial when it was 4 months old, scratched both wings and roof, cut the dash, had to be resprayed and took 12 weeks ..... I'm sure they've got it right by now
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20th Dec 2012 10:54am |
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bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 |
Used them twice before and no problems. Probably depends on the skill of the fitter they send you. BM52
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20th Dec 2012 11:06am |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
That's good to know. Go Beyond: That's not good to know! |
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20th Dec 2012 11:15am |
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Andy Jeff Member Since: 11 Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK. Posts: 143 |
IMHO It's somewhat difficult to get a screen out without using a new rubber! Andy |
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20th Dec 2012 11:17am |
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K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 |
Thud,
Ignore any 'doom mongerers' you have no worries whatsoever, also get the seal off and the area thoroughly cleaned. I had two replaced in short succession by Autoglass and it is an ideal time to get the crud cleaned out under the seal and get it sealed correctly. My advice would be to be in attendance and read carefully the issue of dirt ingress in the thread below, especially my posts and Fekete's on pages 1 and 2.... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2126.html If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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20th Dec 2012 11:17am |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
Go Beyond is a Doom Monger.
I'll have a kit ready to clean the crud while the window is out. Be interesting to see if there is the usual corrosion. I hope not. My car is pretty waterproof at the moment which I read is a rare thing. Hopefully he'll know what he's doing. I'll buy the good biscuits for his tea if it'll make a difference. |
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20th Dec 2012 11:31am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17327 |
Not sure what you mean. How do you manage to damage the rubber getting the screen out? |
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20th Dec 2012 11:37am |
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v40mav Member Since: 25 Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206 |
Used them recently to replace a shattered back window
Service was fantastic - Call from the centre was followed up within 5 mins with a technician who was at the suppliers and wanted to double check on exactly what glass I needed - Seems there are a few options for the rear window heated / with or without high level brake light - with built in connectors - some without Tinted or not After the discussion the guy was at the house with the RIGHT glass first time and from initial call to leaving 2 hrs tops No issues with them at all Defender 110 County SW Disco 3 HSE Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car www.lothian4x4response.org |
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20th Dec 2012 11:38am |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
The girl on the phone had me out in the car with a bit of white paper to check the correct tint. Impressive.
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20th Dec 2012 11:40am |
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Andy Jeff Member Since: 11 Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK. Posts: 143 |
Flat windscreens are inherently easier to damage than curved ones. So as to not run the risk, and given the relatively low cost (I've never paid more than a fiver for one), I've always sacrificed the old seal for a new one when having the screen out. That said, I've only ever had windscreens out when I'm not replacing them e.g. for resprays, and I want to put them back undamaged. Seals are prone to cracking over time anyway (both our Defenders are 10+ yrs old) and benefit from replacement! Like I said, only my opinion! Andy. |
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20th Dec 2012 11:53am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17327 |
Andy, thanks, now I understand. I have only had screens removed for replacement, they've always been chipped and have all cracked through the chip during removal.
If you need to reuse the screen then sacrificing the rubber to de-risk the glass removal sounds a good idea. |
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20th Dec 2012 5:13pm |
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GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10378 |
I've worked in the windscreen game for ten years, some of those with Autoglass.
As BM52 says, it depends on the fitter. As for the glass, if it's heated and tinted..I'm sure it will be, there is nothing to worry about, the make, branding etc, don't worry too much about the label, I've removed hundreds of Land Rover Genuine glass at main dealers that have been faulty. The rubber does usually crack around the corners, so a new rubber is a good thing, a good fitter 'should' run a bead of seal around the rubber before he strings it in, it rarely happens as this takes time and is messy. 9.95 times out of ten, fitters will not seal it and it won't leak, so don't be too fussed, just check after fitting. Problems? Ideally the side trims need to come off on the inside, as wires run behind them, fitters have screwed through the wires in the past. Chances are, you may get an experienced fitter.... As most screens are bonded nowadays, a 'string in' is rare, and a crap fitter will crack the screen fitting. At the end of the day, Autoglass is a huge company....I've known them buy customers new cars after epic ups I could go on..... |
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20th Dec 2012 8:16pm |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
Have to say the fitter did a great job. Pilkington glass fitted of the correct tint in double quick time. The really good news is there is no sign of corrosion to be seen. Happy days.
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22nd Dec 2012 2:11pm |
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