Heated front screens are available - group buy?
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Paul ( Glassman) gave me a local contact who got me one in a couple of days (Pilkington), he spent a couple of hours with me doing a trial fit, we came up with what needed doing to the rebates to make it fit, Not seen Paul on here for a bit, he may still lookin from time to time , he may even chip in.
Alan
Alan
Edited by Alan Whitaker on Friday 13th February 18:16
Edited by Alan Whitaker on Friday 13th February 18:19
themee said:
Had mine replaced few years ago, Pilkington, seems to fit quite well but took them a day to fit it, also think they got it within 2 days. Some place in Bham,it was through my insurance. will try and find them if anyone is interested, are they that hard to get then?
Yes please Chris, it would be nice to have a contact who could do a reasonable job of fitting. Mine is currently a superb fit, I don't know if it is original or a replacement.
I would also prefer a top tint if poss, I didn't know that blue was an option.
It is the best colour, obviously
Alan Whitaker said:
Not seen Paul on here for a bit, he may still lookin from time to time
What am I missing? 
Here's one I did earlier...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152429...
This had to be done after the previous installer's two attempts to make it look good failed. A top tinted screen was preferred to the previously clear version.
Hi
Well Paul knows how to do the S windscreen, it's got to be done right and look good when finished. Bet we could find enough quality fitters in each area to form a index for fitting, It's how far will a fitter travel, I have a good fitter thanks to Paul, there must be others who can do the work to a high standard.
I have a Transit for work, needed a new screen for the M.O.T., it was in and out about 6 times before it was right.
Windscreen wiki
Yorkshire area
http://windscreen-replacement-leeds.co.uk/autobody...
Ask for Duncan
Alan
Well Paul knows how to do the S windscreen, it's got to be done right and look good when finished. Bet we could find enough quality fitters in each area to form a index for fitting, It's how far will a fitter travel, I have a good fitter thanks to Paul, there must be others who can do the work to a high standard.
I have a Transit for work, needed a new screen for the M.O.T., it was in and out about 6 times before it was right.
Windscreen wiki
Yorkshire area
http://windscreen-replacement-leeds.co.uk/autobody...
Ask for Duncan
Alan
Edited by Alan Whitaker on Saturday 14th February 10:50
Glassman said:
What am I missing?
Here's one I did earlier...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152429...
This had to be done after the previous installer's two attempts to make it look good failed. A top tinted screen was preferred to the previously clear version.
NICE JOB Here's one I did earlier...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152429...
This had to be done after the previous installer's two attempts to make it look good failed. A top tinted screen was preferred to the previously clear version.
Alan Whitaker said:
Hi
Well Paul knows how to do the S windscreen, it's got to be done right and look good when finished. Bet we could find enough quality fitters in each area to form a index for fitting, It's how far will a fitter travel
Alan
Or how far we are prepared to travel to a good fitter!Well Paul knows how to do the S windscreen, it's got to be done right and look good when finished. Bet we could find enough quality fitters in each area to form a index for fitting, It's how far will a fitter travel
Alan
It's well worth it to get the job done right first time.
A windscreen wiki sounds like a good idea Alan
Based in Poole, Dorset: http://www.windscreendorset.co.uk/index.html Andy Small. Very accomplished, and knows TVRs well. Top bloke to boot.
His unit is next door to Emblem Sports Cars.
His unit is next door to Emblem Sports Cars.
Glassman said:
Based in Poole, Dorset: www.windscreendorset.co.uk Andy Small. Very accomplished, and knows TVRs well. Top bloke to boot.
Thanks Paul, but that's a fair drive for me. Your place in N.London is closer, but still quite a round trip.
Can you recommend anyone in the Greater Manchester/ Cheshire area?
on the ghost trainI have an observation to make about 'S' windscreens.
On my S3 the screen,which will have been replaced some time I suppose,is in reasonable condition with no bad chips and scratches but around the edges there are the first signs of it delaminating.The design of the groove containing the sealant is such that the depth of the sealant does not overlap the top edge of the glass.So it seems to me that this invites moisture to enter at the edges and delamination to happen.
I believe that there was a cost saving made originally by omitting some sort of screen surround .A half inch wide strip of stainless steel would not only finish things off better but could also conceal extra sealant that was now fully covering the edge of the screen all around.
On my S3 the screen,which will have been replaced some time I suppose,is in reasonable condition with no bad chips and scratches but around the edges there are the first signs of it delaminating.The design of the groove containing the sealant is such that the depth of the sealant does not overlap the top edge of the glass.So it seems to me that this invites moisture to enter at the edges and delamination to happen.
I believe that there was a cost saving made originally by omitting some sort of screen surround .A half inch wide strip of stainless steel would not only finish things off better but could also conceal extra sealant that was now fully covering the edge of the screen all around.
Edited by XK140 on Saturday 14th February 17:19
glenrobbo said:
Glassman said:
Based in Poole, Dorset: www.windscreendorset.co.uk Andy Small. Very accomplished, and knows TVRs well. Top bloke to boot.
Thanks Paul, but that's a fair drive for me. Your place in N.London is closer, but still quite a round trip.
Can you recommend anyone in the Greater Manchester/ Cheshire area?
Alan Whitaker said:
Some fettling will be required for that. I say some...
Alan Whitaker said:
Interesting...well worth considering something like this if replacing the screen IMO.
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