Author Topic: Windscreen (Read 2261 times)

stangLover · « **on:** July 21, 2009, 04:05:12 pm »

Hi,

Anyone know of how much a fastback windscreen would cost?
So far I've been quoted about $550.......does that sound right?

moe · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2009, 04:46:09 pm »

I'd see if you could get a package deal on both front and rear screens...
I presume it doesn't include seals at that price??

soc123_au · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2009, 06:07:58 pm »

Its a rear screen your after Bas. The front screen is sorted.

davo65 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:49:33 pm »

Hi,

I paid $770 incl. GST for a factory green tint rear screen with Carlite logo for my 65 Fastback from Ralph Moore at Mascot. So $550 sounds cheap!

On that, anyone out there doing a budget 65/66 Fastback resto looking for a factory rear screen with a few scratches?

Michael

scott66stang · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:00:43 pm »

davo65 , i dont like that price ;] i also have a scratched rear screen hadnt looked into it yet , but didnt realise they would be available. I was going to look into getting the scratches buffed out once it was back in the car so not to risk breakage. Anyone know who does this in Perth , is it something most windscreen mobs do?

moe · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:07:04 pm »

try your local parts vendor and see what they stock and whom they recommend in oz

davo65 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:19:15 pm »

scott66stang,

I was originally looking to do the same thing as you but was told the scratches would be too deep. I guess until you front up with the screen to someone who specialises in removing scratches you'll never know.

scott66stang · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:27:01 pm »

Yeah i think mine might be too deep aswell . Ohwell ill look into it further down the track too many other things to do atm.

2+266 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2009, 10:53:46 pm »

had some scratches "buffed " out of my fastback screen by a so called rep ratable windscreen supplier! never again! looking in the rear view mirror instead of seeing one car coming up behind me i saw ten !!! they made a real mess,new one fitted now and very happy:(

EXHAUSTED · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:32:10 am »

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Originally posted by scott66stang
davo65 , i dont like that price ;] i also have a scratched rear screen hadnt looked into it yet , but didnt realise they would be available. I was going to look into getting the scratches buffed out once it was back in the car so not to risk breakage. Anyone know who does this in Perth , is it something most windscreen mobs do?

I've got a guy's business card / phone number at my workshop. I'll get back to you tomorrow night with details.

scott66stang · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:51:44 am »

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Originally posted by scott66stang
davo65 , i dont like that price ;] i also have a scratched rear screen hadnt looked into it yet , but didnt realise they would be available. I was going to look into getting the scratches buffed out once it was back in the car so not to risk breakage. Anyone know who does this in Perth , is it something most windscreen mobs do?

I've got a guy's business card / phone number at my workshop. I'll get back to you tomorrow night with details.

Thanks mate ! Geez helping me out twice in one week , your a champ.

Frank70 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:42:19 am »

When I got a new front screen for mine I was told the rear was very expensive.
The front was $330 trade, so I am guessing $500+ for the rear.

Rear seal I needed for the rear, which was $100. Plus the clips - $2 each - you need about 20 for each screen.

It adds up.

Cheers,
Frank.

stangLover · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:24:31 am »

Steve, thanks for that, I knew it was the rear, forgot to add dat word in 'rear'.
Spleaking of rear, I think we better just buff it as you suggested.......no money no honey

EXHAUSTED · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:12:51 pm »

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Originally posted by scott66stang
davo65 , i dont like that price ;] i also have a scratched rear screen hadnt looked into it yet , but didnt realise they would be available. I was going to look into getting the scratches buffed out once it was back in the car so not to risk breakage. Anyone know who does this in Perth , is it something most windscreen mobs do?

I've got a guy's business card / phone number at my workshop. I'll get back to you tomorrow night with details.
Thanks mate ! Geez helping me out twice in one week , your a champ.

Give this guy a ring Nigel Woodward at' Ultra B-O-N-D' 0419912915 mobile service
Cheers -- Peter

scott66stang · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:40:23 pm »

Thanks Pete , will do.

ChilliChadd · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:23:26 pm »

+2 need my rear screen cleaned up a bit too:(

non member · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2009, 09:21:57 am »

Most reputable places won't buff out multible or deep scratches because of the liability involved. If a Blue slip examiner (NSW) notices the waves in glass, they also knock the car back.

I have 4 "Sportsroof" cars, all have scratched rear windows from people stacking stuff on the glass while in storage. All getting new date coded glass. Glass has to have at least the DOT # etched on it.

No other way around it. Price you pay for having a nice car. If you break it down by years of owing pleasure, it is peanuts.

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