E39 M5 Genuine screen or not?
Discussion
My M5 is in getting painted and the front screen has to come out.
Its not in the best condition so it would be nice to fit a new one but I have heard horror stories about the fit of aftermarket screens. Has anyone used one?
Also, does anyone know if insurance/glass cover would stump up for a genuine screen? There are some really bad chips in it which will probably crack when its disturbed.
Its not in the best condition so it would be nice to fit a new one but I have heard horror stories about the fit of aftermarket screens. Has anyone used one?
Also, does anyone know if insurance/glass cover would stump up for a genuine screen? There are some really bad chips in it which will probably crack when its disturbed.
Personally I would want to be keeping an M5 as genuine as possible. That said, Pilkington do make a decent copy but if you don't mind an aftermarket copy, Saint Gobain [Sekurit] a very good brand.
The screen can be removed intact.
Refitting/replacing is straight forward however, if the screen isn't 'set' correctly, they can suffer from horrendous wind noise.
The screen can be removed intact.
Refitting/replacing is straight forward however, if the screen isn't 'set' correctly, they can suffer from horrendous wind noise.
Strangely I was thinking about this on the way to work this morning, I've had mine repaired a few times and it looks like it's been shot blasted in most areas.
I'll be following this discussion for the outcome.
Who is painting the car?
I'll be following this discussion for the outcome.
Who is painting the car?
Edited by Rog B on Wednesday 27th February 08:37
KENZ said:
No idea, they didn't ask..I think it's a common request but they don't like to advertise it as they would rather supply the cheaper screens.
Talk to your insurer direct. Don't go through the switchboard options - talk to customer services. There are circumstances to which they will potentially agree for an OEM screen and usually, your preferred supplier. A lot is down to how well you put your case forward; sometimes it's down to who you get to speak to.
Rog B said:
Strangely I was thinking about this on the way to work this morning, I've had mine repaired a few times and it looks like it's been shot blasted in most areas.
I'll be following this discussion for the outcome.
Who is painting the car?
Stuart Cooper at Fourdon.I'll be following this discussion for the outcome.
Who is painting the car?
Edited by Rog B on Wednesday 27th February 08:37
He uses Scotglass but they don't recognise my insurer.
It looks like I will just have to fork out the full amount.
As the screen will have to be out for a period of time.
Hmm, I don't think you're following.
The screen will likely break as it is being removed as it is damaged at the moment.
Hence if that were to happen I would need to claim on my glass cover but as the screen would need to be out for a couple of days I don't think my insurance company would be too happy about coming to replace a screen to be told, just leave it there and come back next week to fit it.
A bit suspicious no?
The screen will likely break as it is being removed as it is damaged at the moment.
Hence if that were to happen I would need to claim on my glass cover but as the screen would need to be out for a couple of days I don't think my insurance company would be too happy about coming to replace a screen to be told, just leave it there and come back next week to fit it.
A bit suspicious no?
Ritchie335is said:
Hmm, I don't think you're following.
The screen will likely break as it is being removed as it is damaged at the moment.
Hence if that were to happen I would need to claim on my glass cover but as the screen would need to be out for a couple of days I don't think my insurance company would be too happy about coming to replace a screen to be told, just leave it there and come back next week to fit it.
A bit suspicious no?
Sorry, I was still with the existing screen. The screen will likely break as it is being removed as it is damaged at the moment.
Hence if that were to happen I would need to claim on my glass cover but as the screen would need to be out for a couple of days I don't think my insurance company would be too happy about coming to replace a screen to be told, just leave it there and come back next week to fit it.
A bit suspicious no?
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