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| 4RF RDS Member Since: 19 Jul 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 952   
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I say get a professinal shop to do it.
2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris) 2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam) 2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX) 1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy) 1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood) 1967 MGB GT Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) |
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30th May 2016 10:55pm |
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| Lionel Member Since: 12 Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 59 
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I have just had a new windscreen fitted due to "sandblasting" after 11 years, & was able to see the whole process. Professional fitters, of course, make the job look easy, & most importantly, have the right tools for the job. The video link in the previous posting from 4RF RDS is worth a look, as it explains the basic process & the risks involved! Remember that it will be VERY difficult to get the screen out without breaking it, particularly if any sealant has been used in the past. It is also critical that the seal mating surface of the frame is perfectly clean of dirt, rust, & any old sealant. For this reason I would always get a windscreen fitter to do the job. They do it all the time, & know all the pitfalls. Although it is a straightforward job there is a significant risk of damage if you don't "have the knack". Hope this helps. Cheers, Lionel |
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31st May 2016 1:59am |
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| MC84 Member Since: 22 May 2016 Location: Near Bristol Posts: 360  
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Thanks for the reply's Guys. Certainly food for thought. I never really trust other people to do jobs for me, it usually turns out badly!
However the screen may be one I need to hand over, Thanks again, Mike |
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31st May 2016 2:26am |
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| Fatboy Slim Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 1006 
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They're not too bad to do really. Cut the old rubber out with a Stanley knife. Plenty of lube is the key to success, and make sure you get the rope in the right slot on the rubber. I've done a few, it's not impossible. Option number 2 is find a local plant glass place and offer them a bit of cash, don't bother with auto windscreens etc as they don't seem interested if it's not a bonded screen.
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31st May 2016 9:26am |
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| boode Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 434  
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Top Tip - get a genuine LR replacement rubber
I bought a new heated front screen and was going to fit it myself - after watching videos of how easy it is. It came with a new rubber seal. In the end I took it to D44 and two of their mechanics struggled for nearly an hour to fit the rubber that was supplied with the screen, with no success. They then tried a genuine seal from their stores and the job was done in 10 mins. If I had tried on my own, with the aftermarket seal, I would have persisted until something had broken. |
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31st May 2016 9:43am |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 716 
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A friend and I tried a few times to do it using 2nd hand screens and invariably broke them in the process. Recently however we took a chance on a Britpart screen and seal (£50) and surprisingly fitted it in about 45 minutes without an problems.
Having tried using string before, this time we used thick cable from a garden strimmer and a lot of washing up liquid, it went it perfectly. Personally I would have used a genuine seal but on this occassion we had no problems and it seems watertight  |
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