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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10359  
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Defender screens are really simple to do, I could have one in and out in less than 10 mins I reckon (though I did do it for a living) . So it won't be an issue for any good windscreen company.
Check your insurance that it won't effect the no claims bonus. I'd leave it until spring, there's still time for plenty of frosty mornings and GRITTERS to be out, the screen will be safe as anything. In fact if it's less than 5p, I'd leave it, period. |
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1st Mar 2017 9:48pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10502 
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When i had my windscreen changed due to a chip that turned into a long horizontal crack, like you say the professionals do it in no time and i did it through my insurance and it did not affect my no claims at all
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
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1st Mar 2017 10:10pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024 
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Thanks, if memory serves they arent bonded like newer windscreens?
The chip itself is a tiny external chip, but its a bit bigger under the laminate... a bit bigger than 5p in right in the lower drivers sight line. Autoglass wont approve a genuine pilkington replacement without checking with the insurers first which adds a frustrating delay and the more i think of it, the more i remember all none genuine glass ive had hasnt lasted well when heated so i think i want a pilkington or LR branded one? I would say do you fancy popping round to do it - but its an insurance job i think Mike |
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1st Mar 2017 10:13pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1967
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I had the windscreen on my 2015 110 replaced last year after a stone chip / crack. I asked Autoglass to source a replacement from a dealer, which they did no problem and it only took a couple of days longer than a non dealer unit. They aren't bonded in the way modern vehicles are. As Greeni says it is a 10 minute out and in for an experienced fitter, still using the trusty string and toggles!
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1st Mar 2017 10:23pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10359
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I'd be 99.5% confident Pilkington make the Land Rover version. Don't get hung up on it being branded, it's just a badge.
I guarantee Lode Lane don't have a glass plant. The company I worked for had their own factory and couldn't do heated screens, they came fromPilkington. |
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1st Mar 2017 10:36pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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Thanks guys
Ive been bitten a few times with the cheapy autoglass (autowindscreens/aa screens et al) screens (although mainly more premium vehicles like the RRS and D4), but on the 300tdi disco, the heated screen was replaced 4/5 times over the life and would often break after 2 winters until i requested a pilkington glass which then was rock solid until i sold it - i do believe they are just better made or have better quality control....but then im also a firm believer that often genuine part quality control and manufacturing tolerances ensure the parts are often "better" in the long run Anyway - glad to hear autoglass was ok and subject to our insurance green light, were able to fit it and do a good job (and that its easier than modern cars)...just need to wait and see Thanks Mike |
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2nd Mar 2017 12:44am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16871 
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I have always had Pilkington (either Pilkington branded or Landrover branded - they're the same apart from the logo) when I have needed one. I seem to get through on average one avery couple of years (think I'm on number four at the moment since 2010).
I've never had problems with Pilkington glass, except that it breaks when rocks thrown up by other vehicles hit it! |
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2nd Mar 2017 9:27am |
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| rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 664 
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I had my windscreen replaced with a non-branded 'screen about 3 weeks ago, it already has a tiny chip and a scratch
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2nd Mar 2017 10:28am |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6480 
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The genuine screen does not have an LR logo on it AFAIK: see http://www.defender2.net/forum/post546288.html#546288
 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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2nd Mar 2017 10:36am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16871
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Martin, you are of course right for the Defender!
It's my Disco 2 which has had both LR and Pilkingotn branded screens. I always insist on gen Pilkington, and use an independent fitter, not one of the big, cheapo, any-brand, insurance-recommended chains. |
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2nd Mar 2017 2:18pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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Just a note for everyone (ive found out after having the wrong one fitted) there are 4 windscreens for the defender.
2 none tinted (heated and not) 2 green tinted (heated and not). Clear is more expensive! Mike |
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10th Mar 2017 3:22pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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Seriously, they fitted the new one, content it wasn't the tinted version, but the bloody thing is leaking!
 Mike |
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13th Mar 2017 8:40pm |
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| AndyT66 Member Since: 19 Sep 2016 Location: Bedford Posts: 148 
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I'm planning to get my screen resealed when it warms up a bit. Has anyone bought a genuine rubber and if so how much was it and where did you buy it. £10 for a non genuine one just seems a little cheap. ? Thanks in advance
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13th Mar 2017 10:00pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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The fitters said to me about seats and that the genuine seal was the best (mine is so new they used the original) Mike
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