ping beamends Richard

on the offchance... don't suppose you have series III windscreen glass?

some pillock has landed what looks like weld spatter on mine. I'll have a
go at getting it off/smooth sometime, but in the event that this ain't
successful...
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Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> on the offchance... don't suppose you have series III windscreen glass?
>
> some pillock has landed what looks like weld spatter on mine. I'll have a
> go at getting it off/smooth sometime, but in the event that this ain't
> successful...

No problem - stock item! There's is a slight downside though - all the
new ones are laminated instead if toughened, hence about 1-1.5mm thinner.

337644 Series Windscreen Glass - Laminated £11.87 inc VAT

Richard

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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:00:09 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
<[email protected]> wrote:

>In message <[email protected]>
> Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> on the offchance... don't suppose you have series III windscreen glass?
>>
>> some pillock has landed what looks like weld spatter on mine. I'll have a
>> go at getting it off/smooth sometime, but in the event that this ain't
>> successful...
>
>No problem - stock item! There's is a slight downside though - all the
>new ones are laminated instead if toughened, hence about 1-1.5mm thinner.
>
>337644 Series Windscreen Glass - Laminated £11.87 inc VAT

You could go and get a toughened one made at a glass shop. I got
windows for my 101 made in toughened as it was cheaper than laminated.

I doubt the price would be much different to Beamends (Richard - why
not get some toughened ones made up and sell them instead?)

On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:00:09 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>In message <[email protected]>
> Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> on the offchance... don't suppose you have series III windscreen glass?
>>
>> some pillock has landed what looks like weld spatter on mine. I'll have a
>> go at getting it off/smooth sometime, but in the event that this ain't
>> successful...
>
>No problem - stock item! There's is a slight downside though - all the
>new ones are laminated instead if toughened, hence about 1-1.5mm thinner.
>
>337644 Series Windscreen Glass - Laminated £11.87 inc VAT

feck me. It's not worth ****ing around with it... what sort of job are they
to swap? millions of little screws like the other windows?

Laminated is better in some ways. I like the way it doesn't make a mountain
of glass chippings if it gets broke.
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If somebody is watching, stop touching yourself.
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In message <[email protected]>
Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:

> On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:00:09 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
> >In message <[email protected]>
> > Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> on the offchance... don't suppose you have series III windscreen glass?
> >>
> >> some pillock has landed what looks like weld spatter on mine. I'll have a
> >> go at getting it off/smooth sometime, but in the event that this ain't
> >> successful...
> >
> >No problem - stock item! There's is a slight downside though - all the
> >new ones are laminated instead if toughened, hence about 1-1.5mm thinner.
> >
> >337644 Series Windscreen Glass - Laminated £11.87 inc VAT
>
> feck me. It's not worth ****ing around with it... what sort of job are they
> to swap? millions of little screws like the other windows?
>
> Laminated is better in some ways. I like the way it doesn't make a mountain
> of glass chippings if it gets broke.

As you say, millions of little screws, plus either sealant or sealing
strip. Last time I did one I used double sealing strip to get the
screw holes to (almost!) line up. And some mastic......

Richard

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Tom Woods <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:00:09 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >In message <[email protected]>
> > Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> on the offchance... don't suppose you have series III windscreen glass?
> >>
> >> some pillock has landed what looks like weld spatter on mine. I'll have a
> >> go at getting it off/smooth sometime, but in the event that this ain't
> >> successful...
> >
> >No problem - stock item! There's is a slight downside though - all the
> >new ones are laminated instead if toughened, hence about 1-1.5mm thinner.
> >
> >337644 Series Windscreen Glass - Laminated £11.87 inc VAT
>
> You could go and get a toughened one made at a glass shop. I got
> windows for my 101 made in toughened as it was cheaper than laminated.
>
> I doubt the price would be much different to Beamends (Richard - why
> not get some toughened ones made up and sell them instead?)

I had thought of that - but they are not exactly the top of
the sales list. Plus I'm uncertain about the insurance and legeslative
position regarding selling new toughend windscreens - any one know for
sure?

Richard

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During stardate Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:48:14 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
<[email protected]> uttered the imortal words:

>As you say, millions of little screws, plus either sealant or sealing
>strip. Last time I did one I used double sealing strip to get the
>screw holes to (almost!) line up. And some mastic......
>
>Richard

H'mmm this would have to be declared as a modification for the
insurance...they are after all supposed to leak ;0)

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On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:48:14 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>In message <[email protected]>
> Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> feck me. It's not worth ****ing around with it... what sort of job are they
>> to swap? millions of little screws like the other windows?

in fact, it's hardly worth the effort of cleaning 'em at that price...

>> Laminated is better in some ways. I like the way it doesn't make a mountain
>> of glass chippings if it gets broke.
>
>As you say, millions of little screws, plus either sealant or sealing
>strip. Last time I did one I used double sealing strip to get the
>screw holes to (almost!) line up. And some mastic......

I take it you have suchlike (the sealing strip, anyway) as well?

I was contemplating the inept wipers - the springs in the arms have gone
weak, I reckon - not enough pressure on the screen. That and the bushes on
the spindles are naff - screws either buggered or sheared off. So a new
screen (at least for the driver's side - passengers don't have to see where
they're going) would improve matters.
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:48:14 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
<[email protected]> wrote:

>> feck me. It's not worth ****ing around with it... what sort of job are they
>> to swap? millions of little screws like the other windows?
>>
>> Laminated is better in some ways. I like the way it doesn't make a mountain
>> of glass chippings if it gets broke.
>
>As you say, millions of little screws, plus either sealant or sealing
>strip. Last time I did one I used double sealing strip to get the
>screw holes to (almost!) line up. And some mastic......

I did mine a few years ago (twice actually after i cracked the screen
after fitting attempt 1!)

The screens are held in by the little metal strips on the inside,
which each have a few screws in.
I sealed mine using dum-dum. That stuff is great as it doesnt need
time to dry/cure like other sealants. Mine still doesnt leak.

The first time i fitted the screen i tried using silicon. This was a
bad idea. It didnt have time to dry before it got wet and therefore
never set properly. I then tried to dry it a bit using a hot air gun
and got the screen a little too hot!

so Tom Woods was, like...
> I sealed mine using dum-dum. That stuff is great as it doesnt need
> time to dry/cure like other sealants. Mine still doesnt leak.

I'll second the use of dum-dum. Bit of a bugger to use, but I put the side
windows in the 90 with it and had no leaks whatever.

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On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 19:18:52 +0100, "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>so Tom Woods was, like...
>> I sealed mine using dum-dum. That stuff is great as it doesnt need
>> time to dry/cure like other sealants. Mine still doesnt leak.
>
>I'll second the use of dum-dum. Bit of a bugger to use, but I put the side
>windows in the 90 with it and had no leaks whatever.

where d'yer get the stuff? That is, I believe, what they're meant top be
sealed with.
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so Austin Shackles was, like...
> On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 19:18:52 +0100, "Richard Brookman"
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
>> so Tom Woods was, like...
>>> I sealed mine using dum-dum. That stuff is great as it doesnt need
>>> time to dry/cure like other sealants. Mine still doesnt leak.
>>
>> I'll second the use of dum-dum. Bit of a bugger to use, but I put
>> the side windows in the 90 with it and had no leaks whatever.
>
> where d'yer get the stuff? That is, I believe, what they're meant
> top be sealed with.

I think it was a motor factors (Fenton's, in Haverfordwest?). Not B&Q,
anyway.

--
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==============================
Disco 300 Tdi auto
S2a 88" SW
Tiggrr (V8 trialler)

On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:19:35 +0100, "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>so Austin Shackles was, like...
>> On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 19:18:52 +0100, "Richard Brookman"
>> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>>
>>> so Tom Woods was, like...
>>>> I sealed mine using dum-dum. That stuff is great as it doesnt need
>>>> time to dry/cure like other sealants. Mine still doesnt leak.
>>>
>>> I'll second the use of dum-dum. Bit of a bugger to use, but I put
>>> the side windows in the 90 with it and had no leaks whatever.
>>
>> where d'yer get the stuff? That is, I believe, what they're meant
>> top be sealed with.
>
>I think it was a motor factors (Fenton's, in Haverfordwest?). Not B&Q,
>anyway.

Local car parts shop here sells it, and all the landrover parts places
i've ever been too have. Frosts do too.
If Richard doesnt sell it then he should!

In message <[email protected]>
Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:

> On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:48:14 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
> >In message <[email protected]>
> > Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> feck me. It's not worth ****ing around with it... what sort of job are they
> >> to swap? millions of little screws like the other windows?
>
> in fact, it's hardly worth the effort of cleaning 'em at that price...
>
> >> Laminated is better in some ways. I like the way it doesn't make a mountain
> >> of glass chippings if it gets broke.
> >
> >As you say, millions of little screws, plus either sealant or sealing
> >strip. Last time I did one I used double sealing strip to get the
> >screw holes to (almost!) line up. And some mastic......
>
> I take it you have suchlike (the sealing strip, anyway) as well?
>
> I was contemplating the inept wipers - the springs in the arms have gone
> weak, I reckon - not enough pressure on the screen. That and the bushes on
> the spindles are naff - screws either buggered or sheared off. So a new
> screen (at least for the driver's side - passengers don't have to see where
> they're going) would improve matters.

Yep - sealing strip comes in 1.5m lengths rolled up in a nice little bag,
wiper arms and spindle adaptors all in stock.

Richard

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In message <[email protected]>
Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:

> On or around Sat, 22 Oct 2005 19:18:52 +0100, "Richard Brookman"
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
> >so Tom Woods was, like...
> >> I sealed mine using dum-dum. That stuff is great as it doesnt need
> >> time to dry/cure like other sealants. Mine still doesnt leak.
> >
> >I'll second the use of dum-dum. Bit of a bugger to use, but I put the side
> >windows in the 90 with it and had no leaks whatever.
>
> where d'yer get the stuff? That is, I believe, what they're meant top be
> sealed with.

I expect I can find some (good idea to have in in stock thinking
about it).

Richard
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