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TD5_dan



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
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2001 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Heated windscreen
Can anyone give me a recommendation for the best place to buy a heated windscreen? I was driving along yesterday and heard an almighty bang caused by a stone which was flicked up from a lorry and has chipped my windscreen unfortunately it immediately caused a 1 inch or so crack either side and is right in the middle of the screen. What is more upsetting is that it is the original screen on my 2001 Defender which doesn't have any other damage and doesn't leak so rather annoyed. Anyway I'm guessing it could be a good opportunity to swap it for a heated one? Is this easy and also has anyone successfully purchased and fitted a new screen themselves? 2001 TD5 110 County Station Wagon - sold
1970 Series 2A Station Wagon
1970 Series 2A hard top
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1972 Series 3
Post #309730 19th Feb 2014 10:51pm
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Phatcat



Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Java Black
Landy glass have some in, very. Reasonably priced too.
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Post #309751 19th Feb 2014 11:18pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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Any reputable windscreen firm can supply and fit, or a main dealer can do it. The cost of fitting the wiring (if it's not already present) may be significant unless you DIY.

I strongly recommend that you don't fit the new glass yourself unless you've done it before since it's very easy to break the glass, and you have no warranty if it leaks.

I understand your annoyance at the damage - on Monday morning an artic approaching me on the A388 managed to put his nearside wheels off the road and deluged me in gravel. My heated screen now has a massive impact, about hand sized, in front of the passenger, and numerous chips. Booked in for replacement on Friday. It is only a year old! Big Cry
Post #309756 19th Feb 2014 11:32pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
PS if you are looking for a firm and intend to pay yourself (ie not an insurance job), try a local independent fitter rather than on of the big chains. In my experience the indy will be anything up to 50% cheaper. Also get a genuine Pilkington screen if you can.
Post #309758 19th Feb 2014 11:35pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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And a new seal. Darren

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Post #309828 20th Feb 2014 9:49am
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blackwolf



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Good point! A reputable indy will fit a new seal (if one is needed) anyway. A larger chain may well not.

The early seals were more flexible and had a better sealing shape than the later ones, however it is very unlikely that you won't need a new seal bearing in mind the age of the vehicle. My 2007 seal is now beginning to crack and will be replaced when the new screen is fitted tomorrow.
Post #309863 20th Feb 2014 10:53am
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tazmarkuk



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I definitely recommend Landy Glass, had new heated screen and rubber fitted a couple of years ago, excellent service, cup of tea as well Thumbs Up
Post #309881 20th Feb 2014 11:54am
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JWL



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I went the insurance route to get mine, paid the difference between a standard screen and a heated one on top of the excess. I wired it up when I was ready. Doing it that way it is also logged with the insurance company if it gets broken again.
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GUM97



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Dave @ LandyGlass is top notch, and his prices are great Thumbs Up An engine to TDi for!
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Post #309980 20th Feb 2014 5:39pm
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Romadog



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www.heatedwindscreen.com
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I.AM_a driver



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Another happy landyglass customer here too, he even fitted mine in the middle of Peterborough showground last year Smile He also sells a package with a mobilecentre loom, so it's really easy to get wired up if you haven't already got the wiring in place. Mark S
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Post #310028 20th Feb 2014 9:05pm
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Marky Boy



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I had a heated screen from Landyglass fitted at CSK a few weeks ago. I then bought a Mobilecentre kit to wire it and found it really easy and trust me , electrics and me are not normally a happy combination !
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Paddie42



Member Since: 24 Apr 2014
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England 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
I'm looking at getting a heated front windscreen.

I have looked at the options from VGS (aka LandyGlass) and also http://www.heatedwindscreen.com/.

It appears that you can get slightly tinted versions and clear versions. Which is better? My current screen is clear, would it look strange with a different tinted windscreen?

Thoughts / comments welcome

Thanx in advance

Paddie
Post #373317 21st Nov 2014 4:14pm
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Romadog



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Tinted will be ok.
It's not a Limo tint !
Post #373349 21st Nov 2014 7:14pm
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ClaireWright



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green
What year is the vehicle..all new defenders have green tint screens unless basic model
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