windscreen replacement
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Had a replacement windscreen fitted by Autoglass here in Plymouth two weeks ago. Not exactly the neatest of jobs insofar as there is a large blob of sealant inside the screen where the radio aeriel exits.In addition the screen was creaking even though a new outer rubber trim had been fitted.
The noise is caused by this outer trim moving on the car body and/or the glass when under way.Apparently the teflon tape referred to in other entries on this subject is £70 per roll.
The screen does not appear to leak (fingers crossed) and I have cured the creaking by lifting up the outer rubber trim and applying a smear of Holts rubber lubricant right the way around the inside of the trim, top and bottom.
Don't know how long the effect will last.TC
The noise is caused by this outer trim moving on the car body and/or the glass when under way.Apparently the teflon tape referred to in other entries on this subject is £70 per roll.
The screen does not appear to leak (fingers crossed) and I have cured the creaking by lifting up the outer rubber trim and applying a smear of Holts rubber lubricant right the way around the inside of the trim, top and bottom.
Don't know how long the effect will last.TC
Gordon Attar
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Last one I had done by Autoglass, I told them when I booked it that I wanted the car inspected first and to be careful that they got the right screen ie tinted etc and got them to write the model and vin number down to be safe. ie I was warning them that I was going to be fussy
The guy that came out was well experienced had done a lot of Porsches even to the extent that he new how to take out the speedo(964) to plug in the ariel etc.
psand watch them do the job for your own piece of mind
The guy that came out was well experienced had done a lot of Porsches even to the extent that he new how to take out the speedo(964) to plug in the ariel etc.
psand watch them do the job for your own piece of mind
kbooker
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You'd like to think so would'nt you! I'm also thinking of having a new screen fitted but on checking with two opc's (sheffield & leeds) in my area and two respected independents i've learned they all sub the work out to the glass "specialists".The thought of one of them getting their hands on my car fills me with a nameless dread but it's looking like there's no alternative!
clyde
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I would advise anyone thinking of getting their screens replaced to take lots and lots of photos inside and out before hand. I didn't and found myself wondering whether the squint rubber was always like that or if I could see mastic at the base of the screen before and many other issues.
It did all turn out well in the end but not before I spoke to the owner of the body shop who subsequently leant rather heavily on the manager of the screen specialist.
It did all turn out well in the end but not before I spoke to the owner of the body shop who subsequently leant rather heavily on the manager of the screen specialist.
russellbarnes
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and what is the general cost for a replacement screen?
sbloxxy
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Just had the screen in my 964 replaced which was covered by my insurance company. RAC AutoWindscreens did it and the fitter told me they did all the work for our local OPC. The fitter was a real enthusiast and made a lovely job first time though it took him at least three hours. He also showed me the invoice price for a top tint screen with built in ariel - £1043- but he added that the insurance company pay only a fraction of that as they get whopping discounts.
Pickled Piper
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The very high skill level, personal attributes and experience required to get a job as a windscreen fitter coupled with the high wages that they pay ensures they are in constant competition with kwik fit and McDonalds to attract and retain staff. This is the major contributor to their ability to get it "right first time". My appologies if I have done McDonalds a dis service.
pp
Hi John,
I had my windscreen replaced 4 years ago. It was creaking and so I asked the independent to apply the approved Porsche tape fix. They said at the time that it was a bit of a job since someone had previously applied mastic/silicon which made their job harder (in fact they ended up cracking the screen but kindly replaced it at their cost) and which obviously didn't stop the creaking. Unfortunately after having replaced the windscreen they didn't apply the tape fix as well so the screen has started to creak again. Bit of a digression but basically applying mastic doesn't stop the creaking. I believe that the tape just stops the windscreen rubber "rubbing", which is the creaking that you hear
Hope this helps
I had my windscreen replaced 4 years ago. It was creaking and so I asked the independent to apply the approved Porsche tape fix. They said at the time that it was a bit of a job since someone had previously applied mastic/silicon which made their job harder (in fact they ended up cracking the screen but kindly replaced it at their cost) and which obviously didn't stop the creaking. Unfortunately after having replaced the windscreen they didn't apply the tape fix as well so the screen has started to creak again. Bit of a digression but basically applying mastic doesn't stop the creaking. I believe that the tape just stops the windscreen rubber "rubbing", which is the creaking that you hear
Hope this helps
Pickled Piper
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Exactly as Biovox states. The squeaking is the rubber seal rubbing against the bodywork. The official fix is a teflon tape that is attached to the bodywork. You may also want to replace the rubber seal as it hardens with age and becomes more "squeaky". The officla Porsche tape and a new rubber seal should sort out the problem.
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timandrews
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Hi John,
I am very interested to hear how you get on. I also have a c2s '98 model that is kept in S of France and need to look fairly soon at windscreen replacement. We are 30 mins west of St Tropez.
I am not very keen on Porsche at Frejus or Toulon and have had mine serviced at Moujins Autosport at the recommendation of Flat 6 editor.
I am very interested to hear how you get on. I also have a c2s '98 model that is kept in S of France and need to look fairly soon at windscreen replacement. We are 30 mins west of St Tropez.
I am not very keen on Porsche at Frejus or Toulon and have had mine serviced at Moujins Autosport at the recommendation of Flat 6 editor.
johnedwards
New member
Thanks everybody.
I now understand the need for the tape. In the manual it actually shows the gap between the screen surround and the body filled with mastic. I have to say that it is difficult to understand how the tape is better than a mastic fill but if Porsche say so...
In fact mine has nothing between the screen surround and the bodywork and creaks like a good un. I have tried the chain lubricant but it did not make any difference. I understand it has proved good for some so perhaps I didn't put it in correctly. Anyway I need a new screen as it has several chips and an excellent sandblasted finish.
I am in discussions with my local body shop at the moment. I need some paintwork, the inevitable rust around both screens, so am going to use a local shop as the work they have done previously on my Merc was very good. They have a modern shop with all the latest gear and computerised paint matching and if I go to the OPC at Puget they will only sub the paintwork.
Thanks Pickled Piper I will replace the rubber surround and the moulded cover as well.
I will post my experiences after the work has been carried out.
Thanks again to all who posted.
John.
I now understand the need for the tape. In the manual it actually shows the gap between the screen surround and the body filled with mastic. I have to say that it is difficult to understand how the tape is better than a mastic fill but if Porsche say so...
In fact mine has nothing between the screen surround and the bodywork and creaks like a good un. I have tried the chain lubricant but it did not make any difference. I understand it has proved good for some so perhaps I didn't put it in correctly. Anyway I need a new screen as it has several chips and an excellent sandblasted finish.
I am in discussions with my local body shop at the moment. I need some paintwork, the inevitable rust around both screens, so am going to use a local shop as the work they have done previously on my Merc was very good. They have a modern shop with all the latest gear and computerised paint matching and if I go to the OPC at Puget they will only sub the paintwork.
Thanks Pickled Piper I will replace the rubber surround and the moulded cover as well.
I will post my experiences after the work has been carried out.
Thanks again to all who posted.
John.
cobalt911
New member
Hi there,
I went through the same thing. Autoglass also said the same thing. However, the interesting thing about this is that they are the same manufacturer but 'slightly' different. I had a creaking screen after autoglass replaced mine (and they did put in the teflon tape), they had another go - same problem.
I needed to have some minor corrosion looked after at specialised in Reading and Karl noticed that the screen was 'slightly small'. When we looked over it it did indeed appear to be a mil or two out (tiny amount) but enough to not fit quite correctly and give some noise.
In the end, after the 2 attempts, autoglass agreed to fit a Porsche screen and immediately the difference was apparent. The tinting at the top was better, and it fits perfectly....touch wood no noises since. Hard to describe, but the difference between the two was a small 'p' in with the manufacturer logo but when I compare the size and apparent quality it is clear why porsche-supplied was more expensive...
sorry - this may not help much!
On another note - I found autoglass in Reading to be a world apart from autoglass in Bracknell, if you happen to be in this neck of the woods! Want glue all over the place? Then go to Bracknell!!
Mark
I went through the same thing. Autoglass also said the same thing. However, the interesting thing about this is that they are the same manufacturer but 'slightly' different. I had a creaking screen after autoglass replaced mine (and they did put in the teflon tape), they had another go - same problem.
I needed to have some minor corrosion looked after at specialised in Reading and Karl noticed that the screen was 'slightly small'. When we looked over it it did indeed appear to be a mil or two out (tiny amount) but enough to not fit quite correctly and give some noise.
In the end, after the 2 attempts, autoglass agreed to fit a Porsche screen and immediately the difference was apparent. The tinting at the top was better, and it fits perfectly....touch wood no noises since. Hard to describe, but the difference between the two was a small 'p' in with the manufacturer logo but when I compare the size and apparent quality it is clear why porsche-supplied was more expensive...
sorry - this may not help much!
On another note - I found autoglass in Reading to be a world apart from autoglass in Bracknell, if you happen to be in this neck of the woods! Want glue all over the place? Then go to Bracknell!!
Mark
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