993 Rear Screen Replacement
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Hello all
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of DIY'ing this job?
The heating elements on mine are shot with only a couple of "lines" working. I've found a second-hand replacement screen that looks good and seller tells me it was functioning before removal. Wondering whether all the seals will need replacing whilst I'm at it or whether they might be ok? I presume getting the screen past the wiper is simply just taking off a few bolts to take the arm off so that shouldn't present a problem.
Any input gratefully received.
thanks
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of DIY'ing this job?
The heating elements on mine are shot with only a couple of "lines" working. I've found a second-hand replacement screen that looks good and seller tells me it was functioning before removal. Wondering whether all the seals will need replacing whilst I'm at it or whether they might be ok? I presume getting the screen past the wiper is simply just taking off a few bolts to take the arm off so that shouldn't present a problem.
Any input gratefully received.
thanks
I don't think the outer trim is anything other than cosmetic - I believe there are no 'seals', but instead the glass and fixed plastic surround sit on a bed of sealant that in turn sits in the metal aperture.
Your issue as a DIYer will be cutting through this layer of sealant to remove the complete screen.
If you are determined to do this yourself, I'd be doing research on how the Pros remove screens.... then be prepared to sort any corrosion you find lurking underneath, due to the poor design on front and rear screens that allows water to sit in the bottom corners, and then do some research on exactly what sealant you should be using to set the replacement screen in situ so that it won't part company with the car when you do 155mph down Lavant Straight as you approach Woodcote.
Your issue as a DIYer will be cutting through this layer of sealant to remove the complete screen.
If you are determined to do this yourself, I'd be doing research on how the Pros remove screens.... then be prepared to sort any corrosion you find lurking underneath, due to the poor design on front and rear screens that allows water to sit in the bottom corners, and then do some research on exactly what sealant you should be using to set the replacement screen in situ so that it won't part company with the car when you do 155mph down Lavant Straight as you approach Woodcote.
Ocho said:
.... the decapitated spectator....
Their own fault for not ducking.If I were you, I'd remove the rubber/plastic trim that fixes into the hard plastic screen surround. This will either come out easily, or it really won't - this is due to two different profiles (early and late) on the trim where it push-fits into the surround.
I'd clean up the area - there will probably be a clear plastic tape protecting the metal/paint along the straight edges of the aperture; leave that alone.
There will probably be a deep gap between metal and screen surround - the screen surround sits 'on' the bed of sealant. From the factory, this gap at the 'side' was not filled. Clean this out CAREFULLY.
I'd then take a judgement on if there was any rust showing or paint bubbles. If so, I'd find a decent paintshop that has millions of positive reviews, and get them to remove the screen and rectify the metal and paint.
Only you can decide if you want them to reinstall the 'new' screen.
I had Camtune do this for me on the front when my screen was smashed by a stone. I told my insurer that I wanted Camtune to remove, and then the new windscreen my insurance supplied could be fitted by 'whoever' my insurer used. They agreed. Why wouldn't they?
When the bodyshop had finished, I relayed this to the insurance company - the new windscreen and fitter turned up, and Camtune basically fitted it for him, as Camtune knew 'air-cooled' back in the day
You could do something similar.
Edited by Orangecurry on Friday 23 February 15:24
OK - quick decision made. Pass.
Spoke to Paul the Glassman. Now there's a man who knows his stuff.
The one I could get has had the track removed which is basically a big red flag as it means a whole load of extra work and they could also have different wiring depending on year of donor compared to mine.
I can live with a misty rear window in the winter for another 5+ years...
Spoke to Paul the Glassman. Now there's a man who knows his stuff.
The one I could get has had the track removed which is basically a big red flag as it means a whole load of extra work and they could also have different wiring depending on year of donor compared to mine.
I can live with a misty rear window in the winter for another 5+ years...
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