Replacement Windshield, Are they available in the uk ? Options

[Bibble]

Hello everyone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/help.gif)

Just discovered a crack around 6 inches long in my windscreen / windshield. I'm based in the uk so was wondering if anyone has a lead on where I can source one from or for any uk based members have you had yours replaced by one of the national windscreen companies via your car insurance ? Did they manage to locate one ok ? Any issues.

Many thanks for any advice

Jonathan

[RohJay]

You're in luck : There is this one listed on UK eBay

If not, I know Pilkington generally produce to order in about 6 weeks.

[JFG]

Try roger bray in or near exeter. I need one but i'm a liitle way off ready for it at present.

[orbit398]

Try roger bray in or near exeter. I need one but i'm a liitle way off ready for it at present.

RockAuto claims to have them and they send overseas. It's under 'body' - link for a '74, may be more in other years.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/porsche...ield+glass,6512

[Biggles]

Just call up your local Porsche centre and order one. They still produce them

Try roger bray in or near exeter. I need one but i'm a liitle way off ready for it at present.

RockAuto claims to have them and they send overseas. It's under 'body' - link for a '74, may be more in other years.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/porsche...ield+glass,6512

[Tom_T]

Just call up your local Porsche centre and order one. They still produce them

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Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[Darren C]

Yep

I got mine at the local Porsche centre. They were cheaper than any aftermarket company, half the price of Autoglass and its a genuine Porsche screen etched with the Porsche P inside the V logo. ALL in stock, 3 days to wherever your closest dealership is.

[SixerJ]

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OPC guaranteed quality

[Bibble]

Thank you to everyone for your really helpful advice and leads. Really appreciated ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I have spoken to my insurance company who seem to know what they are talking about ...... And have ordered one for fitting via a national company in the uk. Cost £75.00 but it could be a week to three or four weeks for it be done. Will let you know how it goes. But really good to see there are a lot of avenues to get a replacement.

Best wishes

Jonathan

[Darren C]

Great news Jon,

Just be careful how they plan to fit it. I'd give them a call to discuss this critical detail. All insurance based national windscreen companies refused to use the factory Butyl method as it doesn't meet todays regulations (which have to be airbag safe, even on cars with no airbag!) and they refused to remove and replace the aluminium trim surround & clips in ANY method they chose to bond the new screen in. This was through fear of damaging the trims & clips on removal and the cost of replacement being excluded from their responsibility.
In the end I had to remove and fit my windscreen & trims myself as when my insurance sent out 3 different national companies they refused to touch it once they saw the car. (Despite all the "sure we can do it" conversations we'd had before they came out!)
PM me if you have any issues and make sure you get a new clip kit if you're planning on refitting the trim as they can only be changed while the screen is out. Most UK insurance companies will EXCLUDE trims and clips in their windscreen policy. It's worth checking with your insurance now while you have the 3 week wait.

Regards
Darren

[SixerJ]

I'm sure others will chip in, or indeed set me straight about bonding

The factory butyl method allows some flex in the shell without causing stress on the screen

Bonding the screen using modern products secures the screen so well I'm positive some members have had issues with cracked screen as a result of the flex being transferred into the screen

Other things to watch out for with the big national companies, the don't Stanley knife into through the paint and ecoat under the screen so rust starts to develop (my brothers 1 year old BMW - fortunately done at the steelers so steeler had to fix the problem some 2 years later when it started to leak). Remove all the interior trim yourself!

Also find out about who makes the screen. If yours is original Porsche, insist they replace with Porsche quality. I had the rear screen replaced in my Disco by a national company and they used a non Landrover (should be Pilkinton) glass to replace it. 6 years down the road its scratched to buggery, so it's not a case of poor wiper rubbers, just poor / soft glass that scratches when you get mud and grit on it. Original 15 year old front screen is virtually unmarked and gets equally muddy / gritty down the often flooded lanes

There are very good reasons why the good Dr used the products and fitting methodology, just because something is more modern, does not mean better

Good luck and I really hope it works out & maybe I have just been uniquely unlucky with my personal experience

Either get clips from Mark at 914 rubber, or if looking for a Euro based vendor maybe try Patrik. Nice guy. He has a direct sales site here http://914er-shop.de/de/chrom-zierteile/cl...eibenrahmen-set but also has an eBay shop. If you just buying the clips it's probably better to go via the bay as his own shop site, payment is via bank transfer which will cost almost as much as the clips.....

[Bibble]

Thank you both for your helpful - informative and slightly worrying input (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ! I will check with the company (no contact as yet .... ) as to the manufacturer of the screen and process for fixing. I haven't explored the fixing clips bit as yet - is there a good link or thread to taking the trim off etc ? I have an old sc as well and had to take the screen out of that to repair some rust in the corner of the screen - it has a trim around the screen which came off easily but after a gentle prod at the 914s .... Very solidly fixed and didn't want to damage the chrome in prying it off. The crack is above a patch of rust just under the screen surround so I'm anticipating that as the screen comes out their will be some repair needed before the new one can be fitted..... I will add that to my discussions / questions when they ring me to book the job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thank you for the link to the clip site - will check it out to try get a better idea of how it all hangs together. Will let you know how I get on !
Best wishes
Jonathan

[80cap]

How much is the Porsche glass at a dealer compared to the aftermarket?