Windscreen Replacement - T Car - Query
Discussion
Tamy is due to visit Autoglass on Tuesday for a replacement windscreen.
My query is whether, the night before, I should remove the top seal to treat the rusting metal subframe. It looks like the weather will be dry. Autoglass have said I can treat the car after the screen is removed. I don't want to be hanging around waiting for them to remove the screen but will if need be.
Is the seal just to weather the screen and targa with the screen bonded in place?
Cheers.
My query is whether, the night before, I should remove the top seal to treat the rusting metal subframe. It looks like the weather will be dry. Autoglass have said I can treat the car after the screen is removed. I don't want to be hanging around waiting for them to remove the screen but will if need be.
Is the seal just to weather the screen and targa with the screen bonded in place?
Cheers.
I seriously suggest you put them of until you can get a pair of these
http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-u2....
It is unlikely they will wait and give you the time to remove, de-rust, prime and paint then refit the old mild steel plates that will have rusted quite badly.
You will need a rivet gun and 8 rivets (not sure of size).
Cheers
James
http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-u2....
It is unlikely they will wait and give you the time to remove, de-rust, prime and paint then refit the old mild steel plates that will have rusted quite badly.
You will need a rivet gun and 8 rivets (not sure of size).
Cheers
James
Edited by Challenger C4s on Monday 19th January 10:36
Challenger C4s said:
I seriously suggest you put them of until you can get a pair of these
http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-u2....
It is unlikely they will wait and give you the time to remove, de-rust, prime and paint then refit the old mild steel plates that will have rusted quite badly.
You will need a rivet gun and 8 rivets (not sure of size).
Cheers
James
Having seen the state of mine when my screen was replaced earlier last year I'd strongly second the above. http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-u2....
It is unlikely they will wait and give you the time to remove, de-rust, prime and paint then refit the old mild steel plates that will have rusted quite badly.
You will need a rivet gun and 8 rivets (not sure of size).
Cheers
James
Edited by Challenger C4s on Monday 19th January 10:36
Challenger C4s said:
Where abouts in Surrey do you live, I have to collects some parts from TVR today and Whoopies at Frimley, if you live near Guildford -Godalming area, I might be able to help.
Cheers
James
Thanks for the offer but don't worry this time. Outlaws live in Sandhurst so can pop in 'en route'.Cheers
James
Unfortunately, I am at capacity for jobs at the moment. Screen has to be fixed just don't have the time to add on anything more than a rust treatment.
There are liability issues entailed in bonding a windscreen in to a rusty aperture and you may find that Autoglass will remove it and then wash their hands of the job until you rectify the corrosion. In theory they could be gluing a screen in to an area of rust which may then bubble more and leak or worse still fail on impact causing the screen to pop out.
Hi Stewart,
If I were you, I'd just do it once. With stainless. It will only come back and bite you if you don't.
I know you are busy, but you will end up spending even more time messing about getting the screen removed & refitted later on when there are more important things to be done.
Do it right. Do it once.
Sorry, I'm probably out of order, but just my two penneth.
Regards,
Glen
If I were you, I'd just do it once. With stainless. It will only come back and bite you if you don't.
I know you are busy, but you will end up spending even more time messing about getting the screen removed & refitted later on when there are more important things to be done.
Do it right. Do it once.
Sorry, I'm probably out of order, but just my two penneth.
Regards,
Glen
No offence taken Glen.
I fully agree, it is going to bug me that it's not done. However, Tamy will get a new interior in due course which will mean the screen out so that appeases me slightly.
Just lifted the seal and it's not bad. The top rail is poor and I've treated the whole exposed area. Off to drop it off now. I'll have to see what the fitter says.
I have checked with TVR Parts and they have them in stock so if need be I'll call off sick and drive there tomorrow. Does any one know the type of pop rivet used? It's not a stupidly long one? Please let it be a standard size.
I fully agree, it is going to bug me that it's not done. However, Tamy will get a new interior in due course which will mean the screen out so that appeases me slightly.
Just lifted the seal and it's not bad. The top rail is poor and I've treated the whole exposed area. Off to drop it off now. I'll have to see what the fitter says.
I have checked with TVR Parts and they have them in stock so if need be I'll call off sick and drive there tomorrow. Does any one know the type of pop rivet used? It's not a stupidly long one? Please let it be a standard size.
mk1fan said:
Got here and the new screen has a scratch in it. Right I the driver's sight line on the curve section. They are trying to polish it out but they are struggling. Looks like I'll have the chance to fit the s/s items.
Make sure you check the fit once done. Paul only used Original screens from Racing Green on mine and even then the first fitted perfectly one side but not the other, had to be swapped for a different one. Any poor fit at all reject it.Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff