Windscreen replacment

[hanhams81]

The vexed question of windscreen replacement may soon rear its ugly head. Repaired chip/crack now showing signs of advance. I am not thrilled at the thought of Autoglass getting near my car, because of previous poor experience. Is my local PC the best source or are there other knowledgeable fitters around the Bournemouth/Southampton area worth recommending. The screen has been replaced at some previous time but a non Porsche item was fitted. I wish to avoid early onset of the dreaded creak. Thanks for advice.

 

[Mike M]

You need to check that Porsche have the quality issues sorted they have had recently with the Pulkington replacements! Theres been a lot of problems regarding fit, including my own not too long ago! If you dont need to change it then repair and keep it! Thats my 10p worth!

 

[dommorton]

I've had a Porsche supplied Pilkington Screen fitted in my 993 recently by Paul at Glasstec AKA Glassman.

Very happy with perfect fit on first attempt.

No creaks and no Teflon tape needed.

He may not be able to serve your area, but always worth a try. He's highly recommended.

 

[hanhams81]

Thanks for your advice. Now await MOT outcome and then a decision if needed.

 

[Glassman]

ORIGINAL: dommorton

I've had a Porsche supplied Pilkington Screen fitted in my 993 recently by Paul at Glasstec AKA Glassman.

Very happy with perfect fit on first attempt.

No creaks and no Teflon tape needed.

He may not be able to serve your area, but always worth a try. He's highly recommended.

Thank you []

Have wheels, will travel. But I do have a very good contact in Poole: Andy Small, Firstglass Automotive Glazing is very competent fitter.

 

[dommorton]

Credit where due Paul.

Hard to find people that care about doing a top job. Very hard indeed!

I'm extremely pleased with the fit and finish on my car.

 

[hanhams81]

Thank you all. I will resist changing if at all possible. Now I know where to go should the need arise. Thank you

 

[matthewb]

Obviously the fitting and quality of the replacement screen is important but you really need to make sure any exposed metal is protected once the cheese-wire they use for removal has scraped paint off.

If the bare metal is left exposed (i.e. unpainted) it will rust around the scuttle. I know.

Removing the old screen, cleaning the area, painting the exposed bare metal and then refitting the 'correct' screen takes a couple of days but in IMHO it's the only way to go if you're to avoid scuttle rust.

Take it to a body shop and get them to arrange for someone to do the screen removal on day-1 and screen replacement day-2 while they do the cleaning and painting in-between.

M

 

[Hacki]

ORIGINAL: matthewb

Obviously the fitting and quality of the replacement screen is important but you really need to make sure any exposed metal is protected once the cheese-wire they use for removal has scraped paint off.

If the bare metal is left exposed (i.e. unpainted) it will rust around the scuttle. I know.

Removing the old screen, cleaning the area, painting the exposed bare metal and then refitting the 'correct' screen takes a couple of days but in IMHO it's the only way to go if you're to avoid scuttle rust.

Take it to a body shop and get them to arrange for someone to do the screen removal on day-1 and screen replacement day-2 while they do the cleaning and painting in-between.

M

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