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chrispy



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Landy Glass or Massai?
Ok chaps, i'm getting very close to the time (end of January) where the panoramic glass will be fitted into my wife's 90 so the big question is which company do I go with? Landy Glass or Massai? I've spoken to the guy from Landy Glass and he'll actually drive down from Birmingham to my home (a good hour or so) to fit it for us and he seems a top top bloke. Or do I go with Massai, a bigger name and (I think) longer in the business but i'll have to take the 90 there for them to do the work. Have any of you guys used either of these companies for glass and would you recommend? Landy Glass also do the rear half door glass as well whereas Massai don't but for the rest of the items they're pretty much even in price. This is a pretty big job and I want it done right straight off the bat so your opinions would be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance.
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JWL



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I think you might find that the majority vote will be for VGS. As for your point that Masai are the longer trading company just take a step back and think that the man that would fit your glass if you go with VGS has been doing vehicle glazing probably for a lot longer than any of those from Masai and I'd be pretty confident that you will have whatever you have fitted, being fitted properly.
I'd be going with VGS Thumbs Up
Post #486085 27th Dec 2015 11:52pm
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Cheshire110



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Heard only good things about both to be fair, but LandyGlass seem to be the expert in this particular product and very highly regarded. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #486090 27th Dec 2015 11:56pm
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chrispy



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I spoke to him on the phone and he comes across as a really stand up bloke. He told me about his glazing experience and truth be told, in my mind he's been in front of Massai all along I just wanted to gauge peoples opinions before I go ahead. To get him to come and fit both sides, rear and rear door half glass is almost Ł1k so I just wanted to make sure. Thank very much for your opinion Thumbs Up
Post #486091 27th Dec 2015 11:58pm
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Cheshire110



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I'm sure you'll be happy Thumbs Up Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #486092 27th Dec 2015 11:59pm
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leeds



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Dave at VGS has been dong vehicle glazing for some 30 odd years so you could just about say he is experienced at fitting vehicle glass.

If I remember correctly VGS glass is made in Scotland (?) whereas Masai glass is made in Turkey.

VGS glass extends to the rear corner of the vehicle which is then sealed with black mastic/silicone/glazing component.

If you look carefully at the Masai fitting instructions you will see their glass stops a few millimetres short of the corner.

We have VGS glass fitted to our white 90.

Guess where my vote will be going!


Brendan
Post #486101 28th Dec 2015 12:43am
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chrispy



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Post #486112 28th Dec 2015 3:27am
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couplands



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From Page 13 in this thread....Dave at work...

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38640....;start=180

Cheers

Simon
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Mick Clark



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I went for VGS. He drove down to Cuffley, Hertfordshire and did a fantastic job.
Post #486127 28th Dec 2015 8:12am
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Dave has fitted glass to my 90 and then to my newer 110.

Both times excellent work, brilliant product and would again with Dave in a flash.

He is a top bloke, knows his stuff inside out, only uses the best products available and has OCD to get things done and looking perfect.

I have seen some Masai fitments and I wasn't impressed before I went with Dave on my original 90. They might have improved since but having seen them both side by side I would for for VGS every time even if it was 3x the price. It is wirth it to be don properly.

James
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miker



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Out of curiosity, does the panoramic glass still allow for fitment of a roof rack? From the photos I can't tell how big the gap is between glass and gutter
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Bristol 90XS



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Yes I have used standard LR roof bars so see no reason why a roof rack would not fit.
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chrispy



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Thanks everyone. I spoke to Dave last night via text message and as soon as he gets the heated rear door half glass in he's going to come down to do the full install. I can't wait to meet him, he sounds like a top bloke indeed.
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dave18



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Sorry to hijack the thread but can you get different colour glass other than black, would like red !
Post #486978 30th Dec 2015 6:30pm
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chrispy



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No idea, phone Dave and ask him. He can be very accommodating indeed.
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