Smashed tailgate glass

[Ralf85]

Some scroat smashed my tailgate window glass last night. My local trader cannot find green tinted glass to replace it, so the replacement will be clear. I know that windows can be tinted. Can anybody recommend somebody local to do it for me?Thanks guys.

[itchyfeet]

Maybe wait to see if it happens again. was somebody on here got through a few rear windows before fitting polycarbonate. He must of upset some local who kept taking breaking them.

[Ralf85]

Cheers. I'll follow that advice. It seems that some guys went through our estate, broke my window and tried to break the window of a car as well.
I would like to have green tinted glass, but most companies only use black tinting film. Perhaps I will have to try and find a second hand tailgate glass.

[Wychall]

The green tint is part of the glass. Boy racers tints are stick on additions.

As to the plexiglass idea, it works fine. I AM that man and the plexi has lasted well. No more broken glass since.

[Aidan]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TYPE-2-T2- ... 2117197201

nothing to do with me I just googled the part number for the green one 253-845-501 it may still be available from VW or classic parts too

[Ralf85]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TYPE-2-T2- ... 2117197201
nothing to do with me I just googled the part number for the green one 253-845-501 it may still be available from VW or classic parts too

Cheers Aidan. It's not available from any of the regular suppliers, so I have bought the one on ebay. I am going to get a clear plastic film put on it before installation to save having shards of glass everywhere, just in case somebody else decides to break that one. Thanks again for that - much appreciated.

[Ralf85]

I collected what seems to be the only green tinted tailgate glass in the UK. Brand new old stock as advertised with the original label on and manufactured date of August 2004. I've tucked it away for now in case the vandals return.

[multisi]

You got lucky there , they are still available new at over £400 without VAT !

[300CE]

There's one for sale on eBay in Bristol for £40 or near offer:

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[what2do]

There's one for sale on eBay in Bristol for £40 or near offer:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152337356295" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That'll be a great bargain for somebody.

[Smiffo]

Ralph.

If you want to put the bid in, I am happy to collect and store while you sort out some transportation / 8090 express?

Let me know if you need it.
Can't be far from me so let me know if you really want it.

[kevtherev]

Ralph.

If you want to put the bid in, I am happy to collect and store while you sort out some transportation / 8090 express?

Let me know if you need it.
Can't be far from me so let me know if you really want it.

Top bloke

[Ralf85]

Do you mean Ralph or me Ralf85? If me it's not needed. As I said above I collected a green tinted glass on 30 November. So, I don't need to bid for another one. Thanks for the offer though. Cheers.