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Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 00:01
by Alloa
Hi Folks,

Stripping down for a respray and need to take the windscreen out. Is it worth pressing it out like normal or best cutting the seal to avoid damaging the glass ?

Seal 40 quid screen 170 ?

Cheers

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 07:04
by R0B
Cut the seal.

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 07:19
by CovKid
Seconded, but put a good seal in to replace it. I know a few try to save a tenner by fitting a JK one but they end up regretting it not only cosmetically but due to the struggle getting it to fit. VWEmporium are good for genuine seals and you can fit those single-handed (well I can).

A guy on ebay does new blue top tinted screens for under £80

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 11:46
by Alloa
£30.25 for a new seal from VWEmporium. Consider it cut.

Just that balance between doing the job properly and spending money needlessly.

Cheers for the advice

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 11:57
by CovKid
Much pleasure to be had cutting the old seal. I love that job. :D

Least pleasant job, refitting a gearbox. :(

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 22:49
by Plasticman
i manage to fit screens with the box still fitted :rofl
mm

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 23:23
by R0B
That's where i must of gone wrong. I left my gearbox on the Velle when i cracked my screen. :grin:

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 23:42
by CovKid
I thought it was a Bently given that you drop the box whenever you mess with any of the glass. :D

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 29 Mar 2015, 12:57
by scunnerd25
So how are you getting on with the strip down

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 30 Mar 2015, 10:27
by Alloa
Not bad thanks.

Screen surround has had patches welded in to repair and at the moment flatting back the rest of the van for a respray. About 3/4 of the way there i think.
Hopefully be ready for primer this weekend.

Have been taking phots so will put some up when i get a chance.

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 30 Mar 2015, 11:52
by Plasticman
You e found the time/chance to post the wordage and picks ate quicker, :rofl
mm

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 30 Mar 2015, 18:49
by Alloa
Yorkshire to Jockanese translation please :rofl

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 30 Mar 2015, 19:15
by Plasticman
Yep post up pickies as its easier and quicker than typing ,hehe

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 30 Mar 2015, 19:45
by Alloa
Would rather work on the van instead :D

Re: Windscreen Removal

Posted: 30 Mar 2015, 20:00
by scunnerd25
Tell you what after you have finished yours you can start on mine :D