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Windscreen woes; What to do?
Topic Started: Sat Jun 5, 2010 1:03 pm (449 Views)
langers
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Hi everyone,

I've had my 190e for nearly 2 years now, and absolutely adore it. I've covered a lot of miles in it, and it's never broken down. Not even on a 3000 mile trip to eastern europe and back!

So as you can imagine I'd like to do whatever I can to keep it on the road. Unfortunately a problem with the windscreen which I thought I'd sorted 9 months ago has reared its ugly head again.

Basically, the one spot of rust on the car happens to be on the roof on the top edge of the windscreen, and it appears to be causing the screen to crack. It seems sort of surprising to me, but I guess the small bubble is enough to put pressure on the glass and crack it.

Anyway, my usual mechanic was pretty useless when I asked him for advice, and I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts or knows of a good bodyshop? (Preferably in the wiltshire area)

Cheers!
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Richy190E
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Hi,
The screen will need to be removed, the rust needs to be treated, paint applied whilst the glass is out and then a new screen fitting and sealing. Rust is an incredibly powerful parting force and is more than capable of cracking glass.
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