Gutted...

stef.c · 26-03-2012 02:39pm

I've checked and my dealer has assured me that it will be specialists coming in as they do all windscreen replacements. And he told me that yes, it is an official LR windscreen and not a generic replacement. He has been very helpful actually throughout the whole process. Feel bit better about the whole thing.

The only thing is I'm not sure whether or not to have it picked up tomorrow? Apparantly it is OK to drive it after an hour of it being replaced, which contradicts what you were saying here about leaving it overnight?

WB · 26-03-2012 02:50pm

Depends on the type of windscreen - I had a Mercedes convertible that had to be left for 2 days to have the bonded windscreen done but many can be driven straight away.

Its probably a company like Autoglass that do the glass repairs for the dealers.

As mark_n said make sure you check the interior for any damage too - top of the dashboard, pillars, headlining etc. As yours is black at least you shouldnt have to worry about finger prints on them!

**XFullFatTim** · 26-03-2012 02:53pm

Also check the paintwork round the outside of the screen as there is a special tool required to remove the screen on other LR's with bonded on screens. Failure to use the special tool results in damaged paint around the window edge.

stef.c · 26-03-2012 02:54pm

(26-03-2012 02:50pm)WB Wrote: Depends on the type of windscreen - I had a Mercedes convertible that had to be left for 2 days to have the bonded windscreen done but many can be driven straight away.

Its probably a company like Autoglass that do the glass repairs for the dealers.

As mark_n said make sure you check the interior for any damage too - top of the dashboard, pillars, headlining etc. As yours is black at least you shouldnt have to worry about finger prints on them!

I've done some research into this and it seems that there is a new type of adhesive that sets within an hour. I think where you've had to leave it overnight or for a couple of days, its probably been the old type adhesive. Just hope its as strong and durable as the original one. I should think so as it would be against safety regs if it were weaker in any way...

(26-03-2012 02:53pm)XFullFatTim Wrote: Also check the paintwork round the outside of the screen as there is a special tool required to remove the screen on other LR's with bonded on screens. Failure to use the special tool results in damaged paint around the window edge.

Will do thanks Tim.