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Offline gavL

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Windscreen Install
« on: 17 May 2009, 15:08 »
Anyone got a guide on how to replace a windscreen? Neither me nor my Dad have had to do this before and need any advice as well, like if its worth using any kind of a bond etc.. 

I tried searching and just found lots and lots of 'I need' threads..  :(
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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #2 on: 17 May 2009, 15:20 »
No bonding on a MK2, its a rubber seal, need some string and washing up liquid, put the string round the seal where it goes onto the car apply a small amount of pressure to the outside and pull the string out, as you pull it the seal should pop over the lip where it sits, put the washing up liquid round the seal as it helps it slip on, but i woukld recomend getting a quote from auto window screens or someone like that as from memory its not that expensive with the glass, the first one i did i broke the glass applying too much pressure so ended up getting a another screen so next time i got someone to come and do it and i think it cost me about the same as buying 2 screens from the breakers.
(there was also a small chip on the corner of the screen where i cracked it so if you get from a scrappies make sure there are no small chips)
« Last Edit: 17 May 2009, 15:26 by johnson6672 »
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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #3 on: 17 May 2009, 16:48 »
stick a hammer thru it and autoglass it.

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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #4 on: 17 May 2009, 16:54 »
Check http://www.autoscreens.co.uk/quoteme.html for a quote, i think i paid £50 many years ago, it was definatley somewhere around there cause it was the same as my excess.
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Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #5 on: 18 May 2009, 19:44 »
I wouldnt use washing up liquid.  :lipsrsealed:

Hammer job ftw
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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #6 on: 18 May 2009, 20:20 »
It's a piece of pi55, wouldn't put it through the insurance as this is part of the reason we all get extorted by insurance companies cause windscreen companies then charge a fortune for replacing a windscreen.

Did mine a few years ago when doing a respray. My advice would be green fairy up liquid, parachute cord( or similar for putting around the seal) Plenty of patience. Don't force it!! Provided the edges of where the screen sits are free from rust etc it should go in no problem. Def a two person job, one on the inside pulling the cord out and the other pushing.

If memory serves I put it in bottom first pulling the cord out where the rearview mirror attaches.

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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #7 on: 18 May 2009, 21:09 »
Like they say easy peasy, i did all mine years ago although i put sealer in the surround rubber 'cause i couldn't afford a new one in those days :rolleyes:
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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #8 on: 18 May 2009, 23:12 »
how do you stop water getting under the windscreen rubber and causing rot

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Re: Windscreen Install
« Reply #9 on: 19 May 2009, 00:39 »
i allways put a smear of grease round before putting the window in
all the VW's have gone bar 1.