Windscreen Replacement

[Ralph1Malph]

Hi All,
I've got to replace my screen up here in Brisbane North side.
It'll be an insurance job, but I am almost certain, there will be good and bad replacement screens and good and bad installers.
It's has a crack so still drive-able. Which is good coz the last mobile dude who replaced the screen in the D2 faffed it right up!

What's the goss? Any tips?

Ralph

[Nicky]

Hi All,
I've got to replace my screen up here in Brisbane North side.
It'll be an insurance job, but I am almost certain, there will be good and bad replacement screens and good and bad installers.
It's has a crack so still drive-able. Which is good coz the last mobile dude who replaced the screen in the D2 faffed it right up!

What's the goss? Any tips?

Ralph

Do you have windscreen insurance? Insist on the genuine glass and the dealers will tell you who can install correctly.

[DiscoJeffster]

You must ensure the clips for the trim along the edge are replaced with new genuine clips.

[Ralph1Malph]

Do you have windscreen insurance? Insist on the genuine glass and the dealers will tell you who can install correctly.

Yep, insurance.

I'll likely lodge a claim then insist on genuine.

Cheers.

[Ralph1Malph]

You must ensure the clips for the trim along the edge are replaced with new genuine clips.

Cheers, I didn't think of those...a must.

Ralph

[DiscoJeffster]

The dudes who did mine didn't change the clips but clearly knew it was an issue. They put a huge lump of sikaflex at each clip point to assist it to stick back down securely, and I can say, it did/does work.

[RHS58]

The dudes who did mine didn't change the clips but clearly knew it was an issue. They put a huge lump of sikaflex at each clip point to assist it to stick back down securely, and I can say, it did/does work.
Fine I suppose, but I hope it comes off easily when it needs to be removed for the next windscreen.

[DiscoMick]

I got mine done through insurance and I asked RACQ to tell the installer to take extra care to ensure it didn't leak, so they put that instruction on the job order. It was done in the carport while I was at work and doesn't leak.

[DiscoJeffster]

Fine I suppose, but I hope it comes off easily when it needs to be removed for the next windscreen.

I found it when I installed my snorkel. Easily cleaned up and I did the same trick when I put it back on in the end. I have however been meaning to go and buy some new clips

[RHS58]

I found it when I installed my snorkel. Easily cleaned up and I did the same trick when I put it back on in the end. I have however been meaning to go and buy some new clips

My luck working on my vehicles is always such that I would not only break all the clips first time, but I'd no doubt bust the trim if it was sikaflexed on.
I don't even get ****ty about these things any more - I expect them to happen no matter how careful, and just take a big breath and get on fixing and repairing the things I break along the way.

[matti4556]

I had mine replaced recently (again) - with a genuine (again) - the installers always comment how much heavier the genuine on is compared to aftermarket. But they did comment that there was no bond along the top edge between the screen sealant and the bodywork - he was able to put his knife straight up through the gap when he was cutting the bond (or lack of) for removal - no wonder she leaked every now and then. So yes - lots of sealant at the top and push the bugger hard when fitting.

[Ralph1Malph]

I got mine done through insurance and I asked RACQ to tell the installer to take extra care to ensure it didn't leak, so they put that instruction on the job order. It was done in the carport while I was at work and doesn't leak.

Sorry,
Have I missed something here? Am I right in reading your post that having a replaced windscreen leak is actually acceptable and that to have it not leak is a special request?:no2::eek2:

I assume that you said it to the RACQ to emphasise the point to the installer?

Cheers
Ralph

[DiscoMick]

I told the insurer I had a water leak which could be from the windscreen so would they specifically ask the installer to be very thorough with the bonding for the new one. They did, and he did.
If a windscreen is replaced through an insurer and isn't done properly then the insurer has to wear the cost of getting it fixed.

[DunnToImpress]

I replaced he Windscreen recently in my RRS and went with the cheaper option (non genuine) as i didn't tick the box on the insurance renewal, recommendation don't do it!!! It is very noisy at speed with wind noise, 6 months later i am used to it but still wish for the quiet old days. Heading cross country later in the year, almost hoping for a crack so i can get a genuine fitted again.

[DiscoMick]

Upgrade your insurance to get one annually.

[DunnToImpress]

Yes, the box has been ticked now, will see what happens on this next trip.