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Windscreen Replacement
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Tool Pants
non Club member but v. knowledgable
You can read about them here, but I don't think the pictures will show up if you are not registered.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10360
In the US I think most of this type of work is subcontracted.
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Black80XSA
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ORIGINAL: Arran
I'm seeking advice and members experiences of having their windscreens replaced. Is it best to use an OPC or would a standard windscreen repair shop be capable of doing such a job?
Regards,
Nigel
I know several OPCs that just farm it out to the local national windscreens or equivalent, or they bring them onto the OPC site. Others might do it themselves. either way take lots of pictures inside and out of the surrounding areas of the screen, so you can heck the replacement for trim fittings, marks and damage.
Brian Halling
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- It was still under warranty, and I did not want any possibility that Porsche might blame the installer for other subsequent faults.
- If they damaged the bodywork they had a body shop to fix it without further hassle.
- I wanted a new Porsche screen, not a substitute.
- They were no more expensive than my insurer's (NU) recommended repairer, so no claims issues.
In the event the OPC called in a windscreen company who did an excellent job, including replacing the mirror mount, licence holder and Register sticker.
I would choose an OPC every time.
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ORIGINAL: boxster27
(Fitter would be AutoGlass under the insurance scheme.) I'd intend to ask for an OEM screen.
Thanks.
What would be wrong with a non OEM screen?
We have used AutoGlass for ever and have never had a single issue with any windscreen replacement done to date including big awkward buggers like the Renault Espace.
They personally have done me 2 MINI screens and they looked, performed etc exactly as the originals. Surely glass is glass be it OEM or an alternative equivalent to all the right kite marks and specs [&o]
Tool Pants
non Club member but v. knowledgable
If you look at the corner of your glass it is made by Saint-Gobain Sekurit and has the Porsche logo on it. The P inside a triangle. The glass installers call this logo a "bug." You pay more for that bug because the installer has to buy it from a Porsche dealership. Sekruit cannot sell the glass to independent shops with the bug on it.
I told my installer I wanted Sekruit glass, but not from the dealership. Dealership wanted $460 with the bug, and Sekurit was $325. Sekruit was put in. It is identical to the 2 other windshields I had except it does not have the bug.
Where I live there are 2 aftermarket companies that also have glass. Pilkington and PPG, which cost less then Sekruit. When I am ready for #4 I will go with their glass. Or if I'm lucky someone will come out with a lexan windshield....
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Black80XSA
New member
The only thing i would say is..
1. photograph all the exterior and interior surrounds of the car before they start so you have evidence if they damage any trim parts
2. make sure the radio works before you drive away with the new screen - you'd be surprised how often they forget to connect the aeriel !
I'm quite happy to be wrong, since it may save some hassle, but I can't find anything on the internet to indicate I am, or present information supporting my understanding or an alternative view denying it.
As one of the other threads suggested photograph everything and give it a good checking over.[
Cheers Mike
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