New windscreen repair kit launches
Save the cost and hassle of replacement, says company
Partsworld has launched a new windscreen repair kit, which could save you quite a bit in time and hassle getting chipped and cracked windscreens replaced -- if it works, that is. The company claims that MoT windscreen failures "will become a thing of the past with the revolutionary new DIY windscreen repair kit."
The company goes on, "Rather than fail the test due to the stringent regulations on screen chips and scratches, previous options available to owners was complete replacement or specialist repair. Both meant at least an insurance policy excess charge of £50 - £75 to pay, but Partsworld can now change all that."
The company says its new DIY repair kit easily and effectively repairs the screen in a similar manner to work undertaken by all the leading glass specialists at a fraction of the cost. It contains everything to turn an MoT failure into a pass, simply by following the comprehensive instructions in the pack.
It continues, "Containing a specially formulated resin supply, repair tool, curing strips and removal blades, the kit also has a simple photo-illustrated, step by step guide to ensure perfect results every time. In addition to being an invaluable addition to all motorists’ emergency spares, the windscreen repair kits can have other far reaching benefits within the commercial vehicle industries."
The kit's priced at £14.99 and is available directly from www.reliantpartsworld.co.uk or through leading high street automotive parts outlets and (as we scribblers say) other good DIY wholesalers.
In my experience most insurers will not charge an excess if the screen is repaired, they charge an excess if the screen is replaced. I had a screen repaired a couple of weeks ago and all costs were covered on my standard policy with no excess to pay.
The only downside is that once used, you have to throw the equipment away. (It can only be used once.)
I'll see if I can find the details.
(Actually, I got 2 stone chips at the same time but was only able to fix the one in the swept area with the kit.)
Found the details again for anyone interested...
Frost send out catalogues but also have a site www.frost.co.uk (complicated address!) the email is order@frost.co.uk
The kit costs £10 and P&P is free if you order a certain numbers of items. (I think it is 4 or more of a certain type - not too heavy I guess - or 6 or more of anything.)
They were good last time I used them (and the windscreen kits were cheaper than the people mentioned above).
As a matter of course, I allocate at least a two hours a week, just to update myself on their new product lines.
Hitherto, I have a similar glass repair product to that reported upon.
Also, pre-empting a previous correspondents observation about single use only,I had the foresight to purchase a pack for both front and rear screens and also 4 packs for the side windows, just in case.
Ensuring a handy location, I stored these 6 products in the glovebox of my motor vehicle.
Regretfully, I forgot to recall, that this where I had allocated storage of "Boots Cookshop" multi - purpose kitchen knife set. Sadly upon cloising the glovebox lid, there was a loud hiss as the widscreen repair pack punctured, Further, it was no longer possible to retrieve them, as the lid was stuck fast.
Fortunatey, I alway carry a "B&Q - No job too big" 7 piece crow bar set, so despite the setback, opening the stuck fast lid, was no issue at all.
Also my motorists hammer and bolster chisel were easily available from where I store them , under the drivers sun visor.
Take my advice, be prepared and you won't get er.......unstuck.
crbox said:
How come this is a news item.Don't you lot ever have a good look around your local Halfords.
As a matter of course, I allocate at least a two hours a week, just to update myself on their new product lines.
Hitherto, I have a similar glass repair product to that reported upon.
Also, pre-empting a previous correspondents observation about single use only,I had the foresight to purchase a pack for both front and rear screens and also 4 packs for the side windows, just in case.
Ensuring a handy location, I stored these 6 products in the glovebox of my motor vehicle.
Regretfully, I forgot to recall, that this where I had allocated storage of "Boots Cookshop" multi - purpose kitchen knife set. Sadly upon cloising the glovebox lid, there was a loud hiss as the widscreen repair pack punctured, Further, it was no longer possible to retrieve them, as the lid was stuck fast.
Fortunatey, I alway carry a "B&Q - No job too big" 7 piece crow bar set, so despite the setback, opening the stuck fast lid, was no issue at all.
Also my motorists hammer and bolster chisel were easily available from where I store them , under the drivers sun visor.
Take my advice, be prepared and you won't get er.......unstuck.
Sound advice sir. I carry the aforementioned impliments in my non-stick anorak. Unfortunately it can cause some difficulties in conversations with the local constabulary. (By the way you sound like the MD of a tool-making co!)
During testing the Cooper S, we had to redesign bits within the exhaust system, as BMW thought the soundtrack too quiet. I guess they got it right though.
Ideally, I'd rather be working on vintage racers.
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