Front Door Glass.

Heddy · 16th February 2019, 10:11

Couldn't find a definitive how to for replacing the door glass but found it was relatively easy. Hard part now is finding an O/S/F glass in good condition. Does anyone have one please?
Cheers
Heddy.

LotusLC · 16th February 2019, 10:38

I had to buy one from Rimmers. I have never seen a scratch free second hand one.

Heddy · 16th February 2019, 11:41

I'd better buy a lottery ticket, found one. A scrappy had a near perfect one on an x reg of all things. £20 but if I removed it myself, £15. Well, it was partly wound down so I tugged it, clamps were loose so out it came.

trikey · 16th February 2019, 18:42

Early cars were better quality.

macafee2 · 16th February 2019, 19:04

a note to all, clean the inner edge of the outer rubber that rubs against the glass.
I did mine a couple of days ago, the amount of dirt was staggering.

macafee2

BigRuss · 16th February 2019, 20:11

The window seals are a lousy design that traps the dirt in the seal.
Fitted two new front glasses to a customers car, spent over an hour cleaning out the seals so there wasn't a trace of grit, a few months later they'd started to scratch again.
If you go to an independent automotive glass supplier they were about £48 each for Saint Gobain Splintex replacements

Russ

BillyMG · 16th February 2019, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRuss

The window seals are a lousy design that traps the dirt in the seal.
Fitted two new front glasses to a customers car, spent over an hour cleaning out the seals so there wasn't a trace of grit, a few months later they'd started to scratch again.
If you go to an independent automotive glass supplier they were about £48 each for Saint Gobain Splintex replacements

Russ

So what's the answer to stop the new ones scratching ??

Heddy · 16th February 2019, 20:28

We vape so the windows usually only go down about 25mm. Will clean 'em out for the summer

Heddy · 16th February 2019, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Early cars were better quality.

That's worth knowing if members go searching

trikey · 16th February 2019, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyRover

So what's the answer to stop the new ones scratching ??

Keep the rubbers as clean as possible, the new glass is very soft compared to the originals.

16th February 2019, 10:11	#1
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Front Door Glass. Couldn't find a definitive how to for replacing the door glass but found it was relatively easy. Hard part now is finding an O/S/F glass in good condition. Does anyone have one please? Cheers Heddy.

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LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	I had to buy one from Rimmers. I have never seen a scratch free second hand one. __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

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BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	The window seals are a lousy design that traps the dirt in the seal. Fitted two new front glasses to a customers car, spent over an hour cleaning out the seals so there wasn't a trace of grit, a few months later they'd started to scratch again. If you go to an independent automotive glass supplier they were about £48 each for Saint Gobain Splintex replacements Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

16th February 2019, 11:41	#3
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I'd better buy a lottery ticket, found one. A scrappy had a near perfect one on an x reg of all things. £20 but if I removed it myself, £15. Well, it was partly wound down so I tugged it, clamps were loose so out it came.

16th February 2019, 19:04	#5
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	a note to all, clean the inner edge of the outer rubber that rubs against the glass. I did mine a couple of days ago, the amount of dirt was staggering. macafee2

16th February 2019, 20:28	#8
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	We vape so the windows usually only go down about 25mm. Will clean 'em out for the summer