DOE!! ripped a hole in my windscreen -is there a fix??
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Originally Posted by JimPDX
How do you 'rip' a hole in the windshield? Any pics of the 'rip'
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Not sure how easy it is to replace the screen (keeping the existing metal frame). A new windscreen costs around $300.
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Originally Posted by programmatore
He ripped the windscreen (I am assuming he has a cabriolet) not the windshield.
Not sure how easy it is to replace the screen (keeping the existing metal frame). A new windscreen costs around $300.
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Not sure how easy it is to replace the screen (keeping the existing metal frame). A new windscreen costs around $300.
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Yeah, get a new one. There's a few on ebay and you can get one from Suncoast, sunset and brandywine. You won't find a OEM mesh to match even if you could glue a new mesh on somehow.
If the rip is very minor, try "jb weld" epoxy or silicon to glue it back. I would personally not bother repair bc it'll bother me.
If the rip is very minor, try "jb weld" epoxy or silicon to glue it back. I would personally not bother repair bc it'll bother me.
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Go to home depot and buy a role of replacement screen, and some 1/4" steel tubing. First pre drill 1/8" holes liberally in the tubing, using 1/2" sheet metal screws, fasten the screen to the tubing utilizing the pre drilled holes. Next spot weld the steel tubing on the existing frame (you may want to remove the windscreen from the car for this part) then spray paint it flat black.
Please post pics of this so everyone can learn.
Please post pics of this so everyone can learn.
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Originally Posted by riad
Go to home depot and buy a role of replacement screen, and some 1/4" steel tubing. First pre drill 1/8" holes liberally in the tubing, using 1/2" sheet metal screws, fasten the screen to the tubing utilizing the pre drilled holes. Next spot weld the steel tubing on the existing frame (you may want to remove the windscreen from the car for this part) then spray paint it flat black.
Please post pics of this so everyone can learn.
Please post pics of this so everyone can learn.
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Originally Posted by djantlive
Have you done this before or seen it on another car? I'd think it'll look ghetto.
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Seriously, just buy a new windscreen.
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hmm...6 hours of work and a spot weld might be overkill - I think I'll suck it up and by a new one. Thx to all of you on the board BTW. Very helpful for a new owner. I will post my pix next week....after I give it the Zaino party!!! '02 C2 cab artic silver/blk
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Originally Posted by djantlive
Have you done this before or seen it on another car? I'd think it'll look ghetto.
Peace out!