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(Message started by: michellereece on Sep 10^th, 2007, 4:18pm)

Title: windscreen replace
Post by michellereece on Sep 10^th, 2007, 4:18pm

has anyone done a windscreen replacement

Title: Re: windscreen replace
Post by peteHull on Sep 10^th, 2007, 9:31pm

I took one out but didn't refit it.... ???
I cut round it with a sharp flexible knife, just to see if I could. Then I smashed it putting it in the wheely bin.... The heater was kaput...

{} Replacing should be done using the correct compuond and should be done by a proper screen fitter as the integrity of the car is dependant on the strength offered by bonding of the windshield and back screen....

::)The back one I removed quicker.... with a hammer. ;D

hth
Pete

Title: Re: windscreen replace
Post by Highlander on Sep 11^th, 2007, 7:30am

I've tried this too, I reckon the best option is to buy a new one if you need one its safer too!
most original Scorpio windscreens now are showing little signs of age ;)
its very unusual to find one with the heating elements all working anyway.

Title: Re: windscreen replace
Post by SCORPY_NEWBY on Sep 11^th, 2007, 10:08pm

I was trained to remove and refit direct vehicle glazing (windscreens to you and me) by Thatcham. There's no reason why you shouldn't refit a screen removed from another car but I'd have to agree with highlander on the heater element part of things :)

Title: Re: windscreen replace
Post by TRACEYS_LIMO on Sep 14^th, 2007, 9:28pm

£50 on the insurance if you have fully comp get one with a top tint there great ;D