windscreen supplier and fitter Brisbane - recommendation please.

[Silver]

G'day,

After a recommendation for someone to supply and fit a screen and rubbers to my GQ. (Ok it has blue oval badges :-) )

Did a search here and found Mike had kicked off a discussion about Protector AutoGlass back in Dec but didn't see a report good or bad?? Finly gave them a wrap based on working there some time ago.

Will investigate the grille/scrivet/ clean the drain issue at the same time - any tips gratefully received!!

Have the drip on feet problem, both sides, and now a nice new big bullseye centre of passenger side screen to go with treated crack on driver's side. Rubbers have shrunk back.

Crikey, I like this emoticon :coffeetime: it's time for a cuppa.

[Bigrig]

Hey mate - was speaking to Gav (GUTsy Ute) yesterday about this, and he knows a bloke he recommends who did it on his GU - down the south side, but a recommendation none the less. He's at work today, so maybe fling him a PM.

Cheers

[Silver]

righto, armed with info here I had a look at the screen and rubber. I knew the rubber had shrunk back, but there is actually a gap of a few mm that goes all the way under the glass into the cabin, on both sides.

It also seems that the grille under the windscreen wipers can be removed independantly of the screen - so first will replace screen and rubber.

Once again, all tips gratefully received.

Off to look for a post from Gutsy Ute so I can pm him per Big Rig's post above

[missingdna]

first question is Are you covered for w/screens with your insurance?

[Silver]

first question is Are you covered for w/screens with your insurance?

Will check. However I have noticed that they always find a way of getting even when a claim is made :-)

[missingdna]

in the corners of the windscreen rubbers you will see join lines where the rubber is glued together when made. It is common for these joins to "let go" leaving gaps in the rubber. If the joins have let go then you will be up for a new one as well as a screen. A well prepared fitter would have a new rubber with them "just in case" as it is very common now due to the age of the rubbers.(also happens on the rear barn door glass rubbers too)
The interior trim (vinyl) running up the pillars and across the roof tucks around the apperture, underneath the rubber lip. this is often disturbed when removing the old screen and roping in the new one. The final finish of the vinyl will depend mostly on its condition before starting ie: how was it sitting before, has it perished/hardened up due to age, etc. Ive found that the vinyl is pretty easy to tear when installing the new screen, not due to poor fitting but more to do with its age and condition.
LEAKS...... if a car leaks before the screen is removed, and still leaks in the same place/way after it has been replaced (as long as it was replaced properly) then it usually ISNT the screen it is leaking from......BUT!!!!!! any reputable fitter/company will warranty their work and be willing to at least look at it and test it to confirm either screen or something else at fault.
The only other problem can be RUST!!!!..... you need to be there when the screen is removed to eyeball it yourself. You need to see how bad it is,and any decent fitter should be able to spend a little time going thru options with you if rust is present. Be aware that no w/screen company will warranty any screen for leaks if rust is present. They dont call rust car cancer cause its cute.
If the fitter works for a larger company then make sure you get his name and note it on your copy of the invoice. If he gives you shit service, ring his company and complain......but on the flip side if he does great then ring up and let his bosses know.

[MQ MAD]

Most insurance claims against windscreens dont cover for a new windscreen rubber

[Silver]

in the corners of the windscreen rubbers you will see join lines where the rubber is glued together when made. It is common for these joins to "let go" leaving gaps in the rubber. If the joins have let go then you will be up for a new one as well as a screen. A well prepared fitter would have a new rubber with them "just in case" as it is very common now due to the age of the rubbers.(also happens on the rear barn door glass rubbers too)
The interior trim (vinyl) running up the pillars and across the roof tucks around the apperture, underneath the rubber lip. this is often disturbed when removing the old screen and roping in the new one. The final finish of the vinyl will depend mostly on its condition before starting ie: how was it sitting before, has it perished/hardened up due to age, etc. Ive found that the vinyl is pretty easy to tear when installing the new screen, not due to poor fitting but more to do with its age and condition.
LEAKS...... if a car leaks before the screen is removed, and still leaks in the same place/way after it has been replaced (as long as it was replaced properly) then it usually ISNT the screen it is leaking from......BUT!!!!!! any reputable fitter/company will warranty their work and be willing to at least look at it and test it to confirm either screen or something else at fault.
The only other problem can be RUST!!!!..... you need to be there when the screen is removed to eyeball it yourself. You need to see how bad it is,and any decent fitter should be able to spend a little time going thru options with you if rust is present. Be aware that no w/screen company will warranty any screen for leaks if rust is present. They dont call rust car cancer cause its cute.
If the fitter works for a larger company then make sure you get his name and note it on your copy of the invoice. If he gives you shit service, ring his company and complain......but on the flip side if he does great then ring up and let his bosses know.

thanks for the detailed info!

[MQ MAD]

When i got the front screen replaced in the GQ (insurance claim)
The docket showed just over $200, thats just the screen and fitment