Windscreen replacement

[mikeyb1987]

Evening all,

I could do with having my windscreen replaced (for various reasons- a chip, scratches etc). What are autoglass replacement windscreens like? Are they as good as the genuine manufacturer-fit items? Can you insist on having a manufacturer screen fitted, or will it not make a difference?

The only reason I ask is that I am sure I read somewhere that someone had an issue or insisted a manufacturer spec screen was fitted. However, I could be spouting utter rubbish!

Cheers
Mike

[mikeyb1987]

Sohlman said:

I will be able to tell you on Wednesday.

Having mine replaced. They had to order the screen and seal which has taken nearly 2 weeks. They grade difficulty of installation from 1-5, 1 being easy. The monaro is a 5 so requires a master fitter with exapreience of fitting one.

We shall see how good it is.

J

That's good information, cheers James

Let me know how you get on

[mikeyb1987]

Cheers folk, I've obviously got nothing to worry about!

[mikeyb1987]

Yeah, it's not urgent mate, so I'll leave it til after

[mikeyb1987]

Sohlman said:

All fitted today with no dramas. The screen is wave cut at the bottom to go around the wiper motor.

Front scuttle plastic panels need to be removed.

A new rubber seal was fitted and then the screen is glued.

Took about 90 mins. Was his third HSV/ Holden based car

Has restored my confidence with autoglass

Good stuff- glad it went well. Thanks for updating me too