Stridey Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 just done a few searches...but how difficult is windscreen replacement? I've sourced a new, non heated one to replace chipped heated one. Plan is to remove glass, take frame to friendly local polisher to spruce frame up, then replace glass.Is removal of glass easy? (I know frame with glass is a doodle)Is replacement a job I should give to a glacier/ windscreen company for peace of mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 There are some recent notes on DIY changing the glass in the frame. And some reports of gaskets that weren't fat enough. Let us know if you can't find them in the archives.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan c Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 HiI tried this once and found it was not easy to get the glass with the rubber surround back into the frame. Removal of frame from car and old glass from frame is ok. It was a while ago now and it felt like the seal was a little too thick but entirely possible it was operator error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Sanderstead Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I have just done this in mine, as I wanted to get the frame re powder coated. Really easy to do, just a case of undo the screws, carefully remove the bottom bar on the frame and then gently work the windscreen out.mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Rubber lube is your friend when you come to insert the new glass.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I'd be interested in this also.Can you recommend a glass supplier who can do this, and also how much this costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 There's a very recent discussion where I wondered if there was a niche market for this: new glass with preloved frames... and there is, and it has an existing supplier.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Belding Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I have a new unheated glass on order with Pilkington glass. They have a classic car glass department mailto:Classics@pilkington.com. £261 inc delivery. Mine is for my s3, they have other sizes. 8 weeks delivery, hope to have it by Christmas. I have a temporary polycarbonate screen but it is very soft and scratches even when gently wiped with a soft damp cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr500dom Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 You guys need to speak to @Barkalarr on hereHe can get new glass fitted into your surrounds very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkalarr Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I can change the glass for you - it's £130 fitted in your existing screen using new rubbers. This is unheated glass and I can normally turn this around in about a week.I'm located near Stansted airport (15 mins)i can also get windscreen surrounds bead blasted and powder coated for additional charge.PM me and we can go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmracing66 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Another question, If you have a silver windscreen surround, can it be powdercoated black ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkalarr Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Yes you can provided you bead blast it first to give a key for the powder coat to stick to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stridey Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks for your reply. I'm currently sorting out polishing the screen surround. If I feel putting glass back is beyond me, or if I need new seals and glass I'll contact you again. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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