Windscreen re-fit

KitH · 4th March 2020, 15:48

Hello all, just purchased my first 75, love it! However there is an issue with the seal around the windscreen but the windscreen itself is ok. Can anyone recommend a place to get this refitted (keeping costs down)??

rovertone · 4th March 2020, 18:40

Have you tried the main fitters Autoglass or Auto Windscreens for a quote. If you were to take the car to one of their depots with the scuttle removed in readiness (possible refit the wipers for journey) I wouldn't have thought the labour charge should be that high. I have just had a new windscreen fitted by the latter above and I think from start to finish was not much more than an hour if that.

steve-45 · 4th March 2020, 22:52

They will be very lucky to get it out in one piece, but maybe they could advise you the best was to re-seal it.

KitH · 5th March 2020, 08:33

Thanks for the advice, what a great forum! The alternative may be just a replacement windscreen in that case, any recommendations? Have tried Auto-windscreen already

KWIL · 5th March 2020, 15:34

In the "old days" we used to reseal the glass with black goo. With the outer trims removed you may be able to apply sealant in the right place if you know where it is leaking.

rovertone · 5th March 2020, 15:43

The Auto Windscreen guy got my old screen off in one piece ever so easily using 'cheese wire'. He did say that the screen wasn't the original so maybe that made things a bit easier.

macafee2 · 5th March 2020, 22:25

I bought one of these kits and got the rear screen out intact
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-CUT-0-6mm-x-44M-WINDSCREEN-REMOVAL-CUTTING-WIRE-SQUARE-HANDLES/172803552268?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid =p2057872.m2749.l2649

never got the chance to use it on the front screen as I'd already broken it

macafee2

rrobson · 5th March 2020, 22:36

I've had a good few windscreens out without breaking them but I made my own tool. There's a bit of prep involved with reselling the windscreen, youve got to remove the old bonding first which isn't too difficult, then you need to purchase a bonding kit which isn't much money and some vacuum handles would be useful to position the screen when installing. The it's a simple matter or applying the bonding and dropping the screen on. I haven't had any problems with the screen I fitted.

4th March 2020, 15:48	#1
KitH Newbie ROVER 75 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Towcester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Windscreen re-fit Hello all, just purchased my first 75, love it! However there is an issue with the seal around the windscreen but the windscreen itself is ok. Can anyone recommend a place to get this refitted (keeping costs down)??

4th March 2020, 18:40	#2
rovertone Gets stuck in Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 670 Thanks: 185 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Have you tried the main fitters Autoglass or Auto Windscreens for a quote. If you were to take the car to one of their depots with the scuttle removed in readiness (possible refit the wipers for journey) I wouldn't have thought the labour charge should be that high. I have just had a new windscreen fitted by the latter above and I think from start to finish was not much more than an hour if that. __________________ 2003 Mk 1 Connie SE CDTi Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage 2 out of 17 produced Also 2004 Rover 25 SXi CVT, 1999 Megane Cabriolet and still missing my 800 Fastback.

5th March 2020, 15:43	#6
rovertone Gets stuck in Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 670 Thanks: 185 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	The Auto Windscreen guy got my old screen off in one piece ever so easily using 'cheese wire'. He did say that the screen wasn't the original so maybe that made things a bit easier. __________________ 2003 Mk 1 Connie SE CDTi Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage 2 out of 17 produced Also 2004 Rover 25 SXi CVT, 1999 Megane Cabriolet and still missing my 800 Fastback.

5th March 2020, 22:36	#8
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	I've had a good few windscreens out without breaking them but I made my own tool. There's a bit of prep involved with reselling the windscreen, youve got to remove the old bonding first which isn't too difficult, then you need to purchase a bonding kit which isn't much money and some vacuum handles would be useful to position the screen when installing. The it's a simple matter or applying the bonding and dropping the screen on. I haven't had any problems with the screen I fitted. __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

4th March 2020, 22:52	#3
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	They will be very lucky to get it out in one piece, but maybe they could advise you the best was to re-seal it.

5th March 2020, 08:33	#4
KitH Newbie ROVER 75 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Towcester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice, what a great forum! The alternative may be just a replacement windscreen in that case, any recommendations? Have tried Auto-windscreen already

5th March 2020, 15:34	#5
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	In the "old days" we used to reseal the glass with black goo. With the outer trims removed you may be able to apply sealant in the right place if you know where it is leaking.

5th March 2020, 22:25	#7
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I bought one of these kits and got the rear screen out intact https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-CUT-0-6mm-x-44M-WINDSCREEN-REMOVAL-CUTTING-WIRE-SQUARE-HANDLES/172803552268?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid =p2057872.m2749.l2649 never got the chance to use it on the front screen as I'd already broken it macafee2