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Fri 11 Jan 2002 20:48
Windscreen replacement - John Bennett
My BMW 320 coupe (E36) has a growing crack in its windscreen and will need a replacement. I seem to remember reading/hearing about a screen replacement company which uses a high power light to melt the adhesive holding the old screen, making removal less brutal. Am I dreaming or is this true?
If not, who's the best company to use?
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Fri 11 Jan 2002 22:30
Re: Windscreen replacement - David Nicholls
doesnt matter who you use they all use the same technique, effectively cutting the adhesive bond between the glass and the body....dont worry it doesnt do any harm. i had 5 replacements fitted in 3 years on my last vectra, my record was just under 3 days!!!!! from fitting one screen to having a new one to replace it.

have used Autoglass, and Auto windscreens, they do it in around 60 - 90 mins

if youve got airbags they dont like you driving them straightaway. 1 hour for drivers 2 hours for driver & passenger. something to do with the screen popping out if the airbag goes off before the glue has gone off
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