Cracked Windscreen
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Printed Date: 28-June-2024 at 01:45
Topic: Cracked Windscreen
Posted By: Webdunk
Subject: Cracked Windscreen
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 13:55
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To add to the chip from Gaydon 2006 caused by a CSL propelled stone, the GT has accumulated another one which has caused a crack encroaching on the swept area of the screen on the driver's side.
1) Any recommendations for someone near Stirling to do it (assuming Direct Line give me a choice) 2) Any top tips for 'encouraging' the glass folks to be careful and not make a pigs ear of it like they did in my 328i? 3) any views on which screen I should try to get? 01 WINDSHIELD, CLEAR WITH ANTI-GLARE STRIP 51318174010 01 GREEN WINDSCREEN, GREEN SHADE BAND 51318174011 01 GREEN WINDSHIELD &n bsp; &n bsp; 51318174012 In fact, do any of you have snaps of different screens? I don't have an anti-glare strip so I can only assume I have the 'green windshield' at the mo? ------------- 
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 14:16
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Try the RAC windscreen fitting places on the RAC site.(usually accepted by most insurers) I was pointed to the RAC windscreen service at Murrayfield, Edinburgh by my insurers and got a new replacement graduated green tinted windscreen for £50 through my insurance (Admiral) about 6 months ago. The windscreen on the E36 coupe has to be bonded in so, allow an hour for waiting time after fitting, they don't release the car before then. Dunno which is which by the part numbers quoted above though. |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 14:22
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try here: http://www.rac.co.uk/web/windscreens/?&lid=leftNav&lpos=windscreens - RAC Units 1 & 2 32 Kerse Road Springkerse Stirling FK7 7TA Tel: 01786 446007 isn't this near Menzies BMW dealership IIRC |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 14:56
BTW I was happy with their service and fitment of the windscreen, as there are no leaks or excess bonding residues anywhere. 
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Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 15:18
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Cheers - I know where that is OK - it's a quality of work recommendation I was after as Autoglass in Stirling made the hash of the 328i... -------------
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Posted By: Big Stuff
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 17:18
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I used RAC in stirling recently to fix 2 chips Duncan and one was a pick and fill of one which had'nt been done right before. No probs with their work. Did it while i wait day after i phoned. ------------- 2002 330ci SE - Factory Straight - Now gone cause am skint and in a wee diesel - Aw naw - boo hoo |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 18:45
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so, what I previously posted wasn't a recommendation then... |
Webdunk wrote:
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 23:08
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Dunc, you may not get a choice of windscreen. when i had my last tourings screen replaced they asked what colour the top screen tint was and would only replace it with what was previously on it. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 23:31
LOL missed your third response  -------------
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 09-August-2007 at 23:41
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But it depends if the screen is still available - my plain one wasn't so I got a top-tint foc ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-August-2007 at 12:04
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you could always lie! ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 10-August-2007 at 14:39
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Yup, I had to stick with the original tinted with graduated sunstrip with NO option to change, through insurance company. I suppose the insurance companies would classify it as an 'undisclosed modification' therefor, invalidating insurance...they look for any excuse not to pay out nowadays.
misquoting specific windscreen details (sounds better)  |
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 16:12
Got RAC Windscreens (North Glasgow Office) to pop along to my work. They brought a nice green tinted screen but it was discovered to be chipped when they prepped it  so they came back with a normal screen but fitted it v nicely with no mess or damage -------------
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 19:12
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next purchase, green tinted shades for driving? <Groan> I'll get my coat... ------------- |
..what a pane! 
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 21:59
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please do ......
and whilst you're about it, sort your sig! ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 22:27
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Had mine replaced on Monday. Big stone got at it last Friday on the M1. Got it with a nice green top tint too. Insurance covers it €450 for the screen and my insurance is €527 so they have now made €77 on me for the year.. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
