revilla Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Just replaced my SV windscreen after the old one cracked. Replaced it with a genuine Caterham/Tyneside heated screen, but would now like to get some plain (as in, unheated) laminated windscreen glass gut to fit the old frame to have as spare.I've removed the bottom of the frame and carefully pulled the glass from the rubber, leaving the rubber seated in the aluminium frame and undamaged. It came out in one piece so now I have a piece of glass for a glazier to use as a template when cutting me a new piece.I've checked the glass thickness with a micrometer and it's spot on 4.5mm.This afternoon I've called a couple of plant glass people and they have both told me that they've never heard of 4.5mm glass, it wouldn't be road legal anyway (minimum 6.4mm) and what they usually do for Caterhams is cut it in 6.4mm, ditch the rubber seal and silicone it into the frame, for which I was quoted around £140 because of the labour cost. When I told them that the 4.5mm glass was a standard Caterham/Tyneside supplied screen they were just confused.What have other people done? Have other people retained the rubber seals and got glass cut to fit? Can anyone tell me anywhere I can get 4.5mm laminated glass cut (preferably legally kite marked/etched)? Leicester or Grantham areas preferable but happy to travel if necessary.Thanks,Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stridey Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I recall seeing a thread here where someone got a flat land rover screen cut in Ipswich (?) which cleverly kept the kite marks. I'll see if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stridey Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Ahhh, it was on Pistonheads... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=1&f=101&t=1525833the post mentioned a Land Rover 90 screen: Hi all, Following reading all the comments I made some good steps today. I use this car mostly in the sun but you never know when you'll get stuck in some inclement weather! So on that basis a glass screen is the way for me to go. I called a couple of national windscreen people but they are of no use. I then called a local company - Car Glass & Trim Ltd, Windshield Repair Service, W End Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DZ - fantastic company, really helpful. They are going to cut one from a Land Rover 90 screen as these are totally flat and have the correct stamps etc. £70 plus the VAT has to be a bargain. The only down side is its not heated but I can live with that! The side brackets/stantions are being powder coated by Hi Spec Powder Coatings, 3 Maitland Rd, Needham Market, Ipswich - also good service. Cheers for the help. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thank you for that, will give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I know someone in Ipswich... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 so do I ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I had a company in Lincoln cut 3 for me at £20(ish) each. I still have a couple spare but they'd be no good for you as they're for an S3. All laminated and etched so fine for road use.I'll have a google and see if I can work out who it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thanks very much.Can you remember if they fitted into the original rubber in the frame? I've spoken to Car Glass & Trim Ltd in Ipswich as mentioned above and they also say they would have to use thicker glass, then fit it in the frame with PU sealant. To make a nice job of it takes quite a lot of labour, so quoting £108. They say they could cut it from a Land Rover screen, leaving the relevant marks in the right place. Best I've had so far but £20 sounds much more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I only had them cut the glass for me, so did the removal and fitting myself. I don't recall any issues with the thickness, certainly didn't change or remove any seals. I'll measure the thickness of one of my spares when I get home.Edit: That does explain a lot of the difference in cost however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesG Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I had my screen replaced by a local auto glass expert, they cut some modern-spec laminate, refitted with the original rubbers, and charged me £40, a top job!I then went aero......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Area Representative Andrew Gilbert Posted June 21, 2016 Area Representative Share Posted June 21, 2016 interesting as my S3 needs a new screen and I was going to start looking. I'm not fussed about heated as mine doesn't work anyhow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Well when I do get mine sorted I will post back here with the details for the benefit of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Auto motive glazing companies are the way to go, the sort of outfit that supply windows for the sides of coaches and similar, huge panels of flat laminate glass, whether they are 4.5mm I don't know, but it may be a start for you. Obviously it won't be a heated unit, but you say you are ok with that.Down here in NZ I had no trouble getting a piece of laminate cut to shape / size from a national windscreen replacement company, all done on insurance, took screen in, collected 7 days later fitted, and glistening bright. Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 22, 2016 Leadership Team Share Posted June 22, 2016 Has anyone had any dealings with Uroglas: http://www.uroglas.com/ ?Their website mentions heated screens ... it might be possible to have a 4.5mm tinted & heated version made up, maybe a bulk discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartmoor7 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I just called out RAC Auto Windscreens.Laminated, kite marked, fitted with original rubbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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