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Trading Area => Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: gstylebaby on 09 November 2012, 00:11:43

Title: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 09 November 2012, 00:11:43
Hi all,
Just putting the feelers out to see if anyone has a tailgate glass or know of anyone breaking an estate ????
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 November 2012, 13:30:38
What you done? Have a genuine un used VX one here, but really don't fancy posting it :-\ Will just go and check that it's still intact, as it's buried in the garage ::)
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 November 2012, 14:57:28
Appears intact, but can't be certain from 8 feet away ::) it's shrinkwrapped with foam edging all the way round it. Certainly I've been careful not to drop anything on it :y

Does your insurance have glass cover :-\
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: waspy on 09 November 2012, 17:59:36
I have one that you're welcome to have FOC. Welcome to collect :) It's currently stuck to the tail gate. What's the best way to remove one?
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 November 2012, 18:38:00
I have one that you're welcome to have FOC. Welcome to collect :) It's currently stuck to the tail gate. What's the best way to remove one?
Carefully ::)


Stanley blade around the glass from the inside, be sure to cut through to the metal though :y
alternative would be to remove all the window trim and cut away the metal around the glass, this gives better access to the mastic that needs completely cutting through to liberate the glass :y

Don't be tempted to get 95%of the way round and try to force it. Only result from that is glass everywhere :'( Took some explaining at the scrappy last time I tried it ::)
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: twiglet on 09 November 2012, 18:46:52
I have one that you're welcome to have FOC. Welcome to collect :) It's currently stuck to the tail gate. What's the best way to remove one?

Piece of pi$$... 2 minutes with a Kent tool...  :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 09 November 2012, 19:49:22
I have one that you're welcome to have FOC. Welcome to collect :) It's currently stuck to the tail gate. What's the best way to remove one?

Thats very kind of you mate :y.  Not sure how you remove one to be honest the last time i had a screen from a breakers they used a tool that was a wire with blocks and it took awhile.  Can i ask what colour the tailgate is mate????
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 09 November 2012, 19:53:03
What you done? Have a genuine un used VX one here, but really don't fancy posting it :-\ Will just go and check that it's still intact, as it's buried in the garage ::)

I have done some grinding at the back of the car when i was puuting an irmscher rear bumper on and i have got grinded bits stuck in the glass and i wanted to tint the glass but it will look crap and i'm gutted i have done this so now its just bugging the crap out of me lol.  I must admit i never gave any thought to the bits flying all over the place....Oh yes cause i'm a dumb ass  ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 November 2012, 20:24:42
 ;D mine still has bits of welding shrapnel all over it from when the roof was plated. ::)

When it got rear ended the first time, I had to put a new tailgate on it and I bought the new window just in case, but the chap who repaired it managed to get it out in one piece 8)
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: Andy B on 09 November 2012, 22:28:57
Hi all,
Just putting the feelers out to see if anyone has a tailgate glass or know of anyone breaking an estate ????

Have you tried Pimhole?  :-\ Autosave & Bury Salvage are the best bets  :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: biggriffin on 09 November 2012, 22:57:47
 pay the excess on the insurance and get a new one. when they ask say it broke when you shut the tailgate,wait for the fitter to arrive,if he gets funny about it not being broke, just wack it with a hammer,and say it is now... :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 09 November 2012, 23:40:03
Hi all,
Just putting the feelers out to see if anyone has a tailgate glass or know of anyone breaking an estate ????

Have you tried Pimhole?  :-\ Autosave & Bury Salvage are the best bets  :y
Hi Andy,
I have not try'ed the breakers to be honest to due the fact you never see estate's in any of them....Well i have'nt anyway but mite be worth a look maybe.  Thanks Andy hope your well are you going to the meet in chester Sunday ???
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 09 November 2012, 23:41:18
pay the excess on the insurance and get a new one. when they ask say it broke when you shut the tailgate,wait for the fitter to arrive,if he gets funny about it not being broke, just wack it with a hammer,and say it is now... :y

I would do that but i had to get a new windscreen in sept due to a crack from a stone on the motorway so it looks abit to funny if i had to claim again.
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: Andy B on 10 November 2012, 06:55:09
.......... Thanks Andy hope your well are you going to the meet in chester Sunday ???

Doing OK thanks.
Unfortunately I'm working so won't be there  :(
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2012, 07:14:41
pay the excess on the insurance and get a new one. when they ask say it broke when you shut the tailgate,wait for the fitter to arrive,if he gets funny about it not being broke, just wack it with a hammer,and say it is now... :y

I would do that but i had to get a new windscreen in sept due to a crack from a stone on the motorway so it looks abit to funny if i had to claim again.
Why :-\ stuff happens... one of the minibuses at work had two screens in as many weeks ;D
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: waspy on 10 November 2012, 12:33:35
I have one that you're welcome to have FOC. Welcome to collect :) It's currently stuck to the tail gate. What's the best way to remove one?

Thats very kind of you mate :y.  Not sure how you remove one to be honest the last time i had a screen from a breakers they used a tool that was a wire with blocks and it took awhile.  Can i ask what colour the tailgate is mate????

The tail gate is of no use. Full of rust, it's blue. If you want the glass it's yours :y :y I planned on weighing the tail gate in, but if you want the whole thing that's up to you.
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 11 November 2012, 08:49:11
If you can get the glass out mate i will take it thanks again mate. :y :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: Steve B on 11 November 2012, 19:11:22
cheese wire on two handles...got them here if needed..and the tool to poke wire through..and a kent tool :y but wire it out is best.to avoid the big bang :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: waspy on 12 November 2012, 17:13:34
If you can get the glass out mate i will take it thanks again mate. :y :y

I'll have a look this weekend. Leave it with me :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: waspy on 12 November 2012, 17:16:15
cheese wire on two handles...got them here if needed..and the tool to poke wire through..and a kent tool :y but wire it out is best.to avoid the big bang :y

Apart from the cheese counter, where would I get some cheese wire from :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: Entwood on 12 November 2012, 17:27:08
cheese wire on two handles...got them here if needed..and the tool to poke wire through..and a kent tool :y but wire it out is best.to avoid the big bang :y

Apart from the cheese counter, where would I get some cheese wire from :-\ :-\

Cheese wire is just thin wire on a bit of wooden handle ..  If you wish to PM me your address I'll send you a yard of stainless wire that will do the job ... but you'll have to supply your own bits of wood, or your hands will be cut to ribbons !!!
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: waspy on 12 November 2012, 19:46:57
cheese wire on two handles...got them here if needed..and the tool to poke wire through..and a kent tool :y but wire it out is best.to avoid the big bang :y

Apart from the cheese counter, where would I get some cheese wire from :-\ :-\

Cheese wire is just thin wire on a bit of wooden handle ..  If you wish to PM me your address I'll send you a yard of stainless wire that will do the job ... but you'll have to supply your own bits of wood, or your hands will be cut to ribbons !!!

PM incoming :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 12 November 2012, 20:50:09
Guys can i just thank you all for the trouble you are going to for me. :y :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: waspy on 18 November 2012, 11:58:07
Unfortunately the cheese wire hasn't been received so I don't know what's happening there :-\

I've had a go at removing it by cutting it with craft blades, I broken many & not got very far, I don't seem to be able to get all the way through the sealant :-[
I have noticed that the near side heater element blades (where the wire fixes) has been broken off, because of this are you still wanting the glass? I would say you could solder on another one from the old glass.

Let me know  :y
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: Entwood on 18 November 2012, 13:14:11
Unfortunately the cheese wire hasn't been received so I don't know what's happening there :-\

I've had a go at removing it by cutting it with craft blades, I broken many & not got very far, I don't seem to be able to get all the way through the sealant :-[
I have noticed that the near side heater element blades (where the wire fixes) has been broken off, because of this are you still wanting the glass? I would say you could solder on another one from the old glass.

Let me know  :y

Posted middle of last week ... 1st class ... you really should have had it by now .... :(
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: waspy on 18 November 2012, 13:37:31
Unfortunately the cheese wire hasn't been received so I don't know what's happening there :-\

I've had a go at removing it by cutting it with craft blades, I broken many & not got very far, I don't seem to be able to get all the way through the sealant :-[
I have noticed that the near side heater element blades (where the wire fixes) has been broken off, because of this are you still wanting the glass? I would say you could solder on another one from the old glass.

Let me know  :y

Posted middle of last week ... 1st class ... you really should have had it by now .... :(

I knew you wouldn't let me down. I don't know what's happened :-\ I'd still like to know how they can lose things ??? ???

I have had my letters posted through someone else's door before & visa versa ::)
Title: Re: Estate rear glass
Post by: gstylebaby on 26 November 2012, 21:59:04
Unfortunately the cheese wire hasn't been received so I don't know what's happening there :-\

I've had a go at removing it by cutting it wi :yth craft blades, I broken many & not got very far, I don't seem to be able to get all the way through the sealant :-[
I have noticed that the near side heater element blades (where the wire fixes) has been broken off, because of this are you still wanting the glass? I would say you could solder on another one from the old glass.

Let me know  :y

Hi Pete,
Because of the trouble and the fact of the blade that's missing i will leave it for now thanks for the offer and the trouble you have gone to already mate.