Had a stone chip since October but it's now become a nice crack

I'm with a insurer that now charges to repair chips so I wasn't as quick off the mark at 25quid to fix a chip or £70 for a new screen

Anything to be aware of when they do the screen on a vogue?? I'm thinking is b better off taking it to there workshop rather than havin it done on the drive

Any suggestions prior?

Thanks
Neil

Not a fitter myself, but work in IT for the parent company of a national windscreen replacement company and have spent some time with the techs out on the road in their Transits.

As you can prob guess, it's a 2 man job, what is normally classed as an "assist". Will have to remove the wiper arms to remove the scuttle. Make sure that is sealed properly when they put it back. It should have a bead of sealant underneath it. Have a look when they remove it.

The bad bit will be when they use the cheese wire to get the old screen out. If it's not been replaced before, it should come out fine. They should obviously put a protector on the car when doing the work.

The painted frame on the car will then have to have all of the old adhesive removed, and then sealed with a black adhesion promoter to protect the car and help the new adhesive take.

A bead of sealant is then run round in as much as a continuous bead as possible. A special "V" nozzle on the applicator is used so it comes out in the profile of a triangle, point facing out wards. This stops the glue going where it shouldn't and squishing out everywhere.

Depending on temperature, they may keep the windscreen and plastic trim in the van with the heater on, as the plastic is less brittle when it's not so cold.

At the end you should check for imperfections in the glass, as it is not unheard of for new screens to not be flat or such like.

They should test the operation of the heating element and rain sensor etc, both before they start and at the end.

I'd be with them when they check at the start in case something isn't working at the end and they say it was not working before.

If you have it done at the workshop, make sure they book enough time, prob between 60 and 90 mins.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Last edited by mjdronfield on 9th Apr 2014 9:20am. Edited 1 time in total

I had mine replaced last year.
I did a fair amount of swatting up before I 'phoned the repairer, and this helped all round.
They appreciated the questions I asked regarding manufacturer of the new screen, the amount of connections to be made, trim to be removed and replaced etc.
Lastly, I said I wanted them to be able to do the best job they could, so took it to their premises and left it for a day.
They did a perfect job - result !

 Where do you go after one of these . . . ?

Mine is in today to have a third screen fitted first one was a good fit and all the clips were replaced ,BUT, it had a scratch right in front of the driver in the middle so a week later a new screen was delivered and fitted , this one buzzes over 70 kph so I took it in for remedial attention but no good and I have a load of broken clips so now they have brought some one in to do it again . It appear if you mount the screen a couple of mm to low the trim at the top has too much room and vibrates.
Let wait and see .
Check they replace all the clips on your A pillar trim it's a known place for vibration and also your bottom scuttle can be troublesome . 2008 MY Supercharged
Rimini Red / Jet
four zone climate
remote park heater
and no ugly kid windows.
magnus satis quod turpis satis

Had new heated one fitted yesterday by Autoglass - very pleased so far. Went for their "budget" screen as a premuim was needed to be paid for a LR one. The make is " Shatterprufe life time guarantee" Time will tell.

Two fitters. They spent time examining the old screen "already been replaced" and pointing out things. Checked the front of the car before starting for scratches/damage etc, a bit like picking up a hire car. Agreed & signed. Several things I noted was they removed wiper arms, fitted seat covers to protect, fitted new exterior A pillar trims. 100 mins, car was clean & tidy on completion & new screen seems perfect.

Out for a trip today so will see ( pun not intended ) 2002 Vogue 4.4 V8
1995 Disco 1 300tdi

it will certainly be 'clear' if something is wrong..

Will it not be clear if it's right, or unclear if it's wrong, or perhaps dirty ?

Maybe I didn't get it ? 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Can you ask for a genuine LR one?

Yes. Competition Act 1998 refers.

The phrase they will pay attention to is "dissimilar trading conditions". 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster
2007 3.6 TDV8 Vogue - gone!
2003 V8 HSE (LPG) - gone!
2018 F-Pace 25t Portfolio
1974 LR Series III Lightweight FFR
2014 BMW 640i Gran Coupe

Yes - I did

 Where do you go after one of these . . . ?

mjdronfield wrote:

Poss have to remove the wiper arms to remove the scuttle.

mjdronfield wrote:

The bad bit will be when they use the cheese wire to get the old screen out. If it's not been replaced before, it should come out fine.

mjdronfield wrote:

The painted frame on the car will then have to have all of the old adhesive removed, and then sealed with a black rust inhibitor to protect the car and help the new adhesive take.

mjdronfield wrote:

A bead of sealant is then run round in as much as a continuous bead as possible. We have a special nozzle on the applicator so it comes out in the profile of a triangle, point facing out wards. This stops the glue going where it shouldn't and squishing out everywhere.

mjdronfield wrote:

At the end you should check for imperfections in the glass, as it is not unheard of for new screens to not be flat or such like.

Thanks for putting me right glassman. As I said at the beginning, I work in IT, I am not a windscreen fitter.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

^ being an IT chap you certainly know more about windscreens than a windscreen chap knows about IT..  ... - .- -.




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Misinformation is rife in any industry. This is why I don't go around telling people to open MS Office by using a tin opener.



I don't mean to come across spikey, if I do, or have I apologise.

Thanks Stan.

Have edited my post above to remove rust inhibitor and mention the V shaped nozzle, so someone reading part thread does not get the wrong idea.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport