Scum strike again - how to change rear window

1. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

   #1 23rd May 2010, 08:54

   Just got woke up by someone telling me my car had been damaged last night. Went out and it looks like someone has ran over the roof and then stepping on the spoiler smashed the back window. At least the tint stop the glass going inside the car.
   
   Is this easy to replace from scrappy or will end up breaking it myself. Anyone got any tips for doing it. Heading there later on as its a bit early.
   
   Just fitted a toad alarm but didnt get the shock sensor , anyone guess what my next eBay purchase will be?
   
   Cheers
2. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

   #2 23rd May 2010, 08:57

   
3. rich112 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2009 Kent Posts: 4207 Mango cammed furio vts

   #3 23rd May 2010, 09:04

   Thats unlucky mate, would probably be easiest if you can pick up the full tailgate if your going to a scrappy.
4. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

   #4 23rd May 2010, 09:07

   Only thing is the colour, I know he hasn't got any icelandic and really dont want to have to get it sprayed.
   
   Anyone know a rough price of a new rear window fitted?
5. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

   #5 23rd May 2010, 09:09

   When my Rear screen got done i just bought the screen form the scrappy for £25 and paid autoglass to fit it.
   
   A few years ago now but think they charged me £40 to fit the glass.
   
   It worked out much cheaper than getting an all in job.
   
   Just to add if there are any autoglass vans parked around near where you live it might be worth knocking on the owners door and asking if they fancy a bit of cash in hand to fit the glass you get from the scrappy.
   
   You will probably find most people pretty receptive to the idea.

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6. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

   #6 23rd May 2010, 09:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by werdna When my Rear screen got done i just bought the screen form the scrappy for £25 and paid autoglass to fit it. A few years ago now but think they charged me £40 to fit the glass. It worked out much cheaper than getting an all in job.

   Sounds like I will do that then, if the scrappy doesnt want to fit it. This is prob a good time to leave the rear wiper off too.
7. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

   #7 23rd May 2010, 09:15

   Not a bad idea, will maybe drive round and look for one.
   
   How/When can I edit posts?
8. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #8 23rd May 2010, 09:23

   if you look in the right hand corner of the 1st part of the thread you made it should say edit click on it and edit it
9. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

   #9 23rd May 2010, 09:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxovtsmad if you look in the right hand corner of the 1st part of the thread you made it should say edit click on it and edit it

   Cant see anything. Guessing I need a certain number of posts or been a member for so long like the classifieds.
10. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #10 23rd May 2010, 09:27

    could be matey can you see the thanks button
11. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

    #11 23rd May 2010, 09:33

    yea can see the thanks button
12. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #12 23rd May 2010, 09:35

    it should be next to that mate

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13. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

    #13 23rd May 2010, 09:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxovtsmad it should be next to that mate

    Nope, not there. Will just have to wait til my post count goes up and hopefully I can edit then.
14. user_35337 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Totland, Isle of wight Posts: 528 Saxo Westcoast

    #14 23rd May 2010, 11:34

    Whats you excess on your insurance for glass cover then because you know it wont affect your no claims yeah. My excess was like £75 so i just got it done through insurance. Just for ease of not having to get the glass out of another saxo.
15. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

    #15 23rd May 2010, 14:05

    Not sure about insurance but dont even think I can get it from another saxo as its bonded in.
    
    Anyone know how much it will cost for a new one fitted from someone like autoglass?
16. ChrisBR Newbie Joined: May 2010 Posts: 16

    #16 24th May 2010, 11:32

    I had a search on the internet about 8 months ago and had a company come hover, remove all glass re-seal and replace it all for £80... I closed my boot too hard one day and shattered it.
    
    £80 I thought was a great price... sorry I can't remember who I used but there is someone who will come and sort it very cheap for you.
17. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

    #17 24th May 2010, 20:33

    Wasn't covered by insurance as im only TPFT.
    
    Cost me £144 all in at National Windscreens today and then instead of gettin it tinted again I just removed the side tint and actually think it looks better.