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    My Cabrio windscreen recently developed a small crack from the bottom on the passenger side. After checking with the MoT station I was assured it would be a fail, so I'd have to get it fixed. My insurance had windscreen cover (xs £90), and the broker (M R Bloor) gave me the number to call to get it fixed. I eventually got put through to Auto Windscreens who took all the details. Then I got a call back from the fitter to say that they were unable to cut laminated glass, or fit non-standard screens. Fat lot of use! I think the same problem would be encountered with National Windscreens or any of the other big boys.

    I eventually found a company who knew what was needed and came to my house, cut out the old screen, primed the rust spot that had caused the crack, and cut and fitted the new screen, all in an hour and a half. And all for £120 + vat! Not worth going through the insurance in view of the excess. They can also do toughened glass (side windows) to order - it needs heat treating, so can't be done on the spot. Anyone else with glass problems should find them helpful.

    They are based in Halifax, but if you are too far from them, they can put you in touch with someone more local. Call Specialist Glazing Services (Halifax) Ltd (aka Halifax Windscreens) on 01422 361063.

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    Excellent info Dave. I've stored that number
    Marlin Berlinetta 2.1 Efi

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    • #3
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      Hi Dave

      Very well timed piece of information - thank you. My new unmolested windscreen surround has cracked my THIRD windscreen! - on both sides at the top of the screen, so a known source for a screen is very welcome.

      PS
      I think my problems are self inflicted - I installed soft sponge padding under the leather strip that lines the inside of the Marlin windscreen frame - unfortunately I continued this around the inside face so that it was trapped by the cabin face of my surround - believing it would help keep the screen tight against the glass on the opposote side. Perhaps I made it too tight?

      I hope the solution (beyond fitting a new screen) is to simply remove the padding from under the leather, and then use Dumdum to fill the gap between the screen and the chassis frame on the forward facing side.
      A windsreen fitter gave me the dumdum to seal against water ingress advising it never sets solid, allowing it to flex enough to avoid causing cracks.

      I've no reason to doubt his advice and will therefore give it a try............. watch this space.....!

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      • #4
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        Originally posted by dave_kitson View Post

        They are based in Halifax, but if you are too far from them, they can put you in touch with someone more local. Call Specialist Glazing Services (Halifax) Ltd (aka Halifax Windscreens) on 01422 361063.
        Good contact Dave, did they sort out the blacked out masking on the bottom of the screen for that price?

        John

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        • #5
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          Hi John - Yes. They use a black etch primer to blank out the glass, and also use it to prime the steel frame. Hopefully no more rust! Dave

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          • #6
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            How did he achieve the nice smooth arc that is required?

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            • #7
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              Measured off old screen, marked on new, applied masking tape and painted on the primer.

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