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windscreens

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:03 pm
by Clan Chieftain
:? i contacted auto windscreens last week to see if they would remove my windscreen seal it and refit. they said no because it is laminated. anyone came across that before.??

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:31 pm
by JubileeNut
don't know why they said that!! I hope there are no problems removing Laminated windscreens and refitting as I am about to remove rear and front screens on my project and I hope to put them back in!

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Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:51 pm
by minispeedstar
I've never had any problems, just push the rubber out all the way round with a couple of blunt screwdrivers, don't pull on it from the outside as that could twist and split it..

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:31 pm
by ado28
Hi Larry, would it not be better to just pump windscreen sealer into the frame behind the rubber. I have done this with my Marinas and they haven't leaked since. I think that Auto Windscreens are just bullshitting you, I could maybe see their point if the window was toughened but all windscreens these days are laminated.
Sean

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:59 pm
by Clan Chieftain
:? maybe they just couldnt be arsed. or maybe it was toughened sean. anyway they didnt want to know. thats what i like a volunteer ..good man. the chieftain awaits..the windscreen of course :lol: :lol:

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:11 pm
by ado28
Consider it done then Larry, give me a few days as I have to nip down the road to London on Tuesday for a day or 2 so if you could dry out the windscreen rubber or better still harp the front up if it rains it will give the sealer a better chance as it won’t take if there is water in the rubber.

Sean

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:17 pm
by JIM73
Ive got a couple of mates at auto windscreens here on the island and theyve never had any problems sorting out my windscreens !!! :shock:

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:31 pm
by Clan Chieftain
8) maybe its just motherwell..i think i will take the pictures of the general at auto windscreens and see what they say.

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:38 pm
by JIM73
Think i would phone there head office and let them know !! by the way did you know that u can still get marina windscreens new through auto windscreens and that they can get TC ones !!! :wink:

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:40 pm
by ado28
any rough prices jim?

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:49 pm
by JIM73
depends on your insurance , but would probably be cheaper if your windscreen was " Broken " if you know what i mean !!! :wink:

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:17 am
by Uncle Frank
The only time i would think twice about removing a laminated windscreen is when it has a chip in it, as this really raises the chances of it splitting as you push it out, but if you are very careful it really should not be a problem :wink: , the last screen i bought for cash from auto windscreens cost about £85.