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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #25 on: February 09, 2014, 09:55:36 AM »
Hi Swannie,
I'm currently restoring a late 1960s VW 'Type 3 Variant'.  I.e. the 'station wagon' version of the notch back (sedan) and fastback.
Any chance there would be windscreens available for these???
I don't 'need' one as such, and could get a second hand one if I did, but would be good to fit a new one if I can.
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Barry.

Barry, we can get most things so I would say get a new one. Just PM me when your ready with some details on the model and I'll get you a price.

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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #26 on: February 09, 2014, 10:11:43 AM »
Barry, we can get most things so I would say get a new one. Just PM me when your ready with some details on the model and I'll get you a price.

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« Reply #27 on: February 09, 2014, 11:19:00 AM »
Greg,

Many thanks for your assistance with the windscreen replacement on my 79.
A professional job!

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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #28 on: March 13, 2014, 11:59:48 AM »
Thanks to our resident window guru for his support of the raffle, PM him if your glass is cracked or in the need of a repair

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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #29 on: April 28, 2014, 05:29:57 PM »
Guys, just thought I'd bump this thread. Been helping out of few my swaggers in the background lately & we have plenty of newbies on board so if you have any technical advice or any questions regarding any glass in your vehicle just send me a PM. I might even be able to get you a good price :)



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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #30 on: July 08, 2014, 08:58:58 PM »
 Been getting a few requests via PM so a friendly reminder to all if you need any glass sorted out to send me a PM

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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #31 on: July 09, 2014, 09:02:53 AM »
Had my windscreen replaced by his reputable company recently, great job and easy to deal with. Insurance covered it but one call to my broker and 10 mins later the local guys called me to see when I could drop the old girl off to have it replaced. They even dropped me off to work which was a bonus.
Swannie was only too happy to do a deal for me if insurance had not of covered it.




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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #32 on: July 09, 2014, 05:01:43 PM »
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All up a great experience which is unusual these days.  :cup: :cup: :cup:

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« Reply #33 on: July 09, 2014, 05:03:23 PM »
You offer a window tinting service?
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« Reply #34 on: July 09, 2014, 05:59:35 PM »
You offer a window tinting service?

A very mobile service?
You did say that you were in Launceston regularly ;)


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« Reply #35 on: July 09, 2014, 06:23:33 PM »
You offer a window tinting service?

I can arrange
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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #36 on: July 10, 2014, 09:46:43 AM »
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A very mobile service?
You did say that you were in Launceston regularly ;)
Could make it a weekend gig at my joint for some fitter in my shed :D
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« Reply #37 on: July 10, 2014, 03:51:23 PM »

Could make it a weekend gig at my joint for some fitter in my shed :D

Could work out a bit dear considering I only need the 2 done :)


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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #38 on: July 10, 2014, 03:58:06 PM »
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Could work out a bit dear considering I only need the 2 done :)
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« Reply #39 on: July 10, 2014, 04:46:50 PM »
Guys a have a very well known tint company that subcontracts. Send me a PM with what you need and your location and I'll get someone to give you a call.Bird I'll give you a call to work out

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« Reply #40 on: July 26, 2014, 01:16:04 PM »
So what's the secret to perfectly clean glass? I keep getting smears...
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« Reply #41 on: July 26, 2014, 03:55:00 PM »
So what's the secret to perfectly clean glass? I keep getting smears...

Would love to know this as well...

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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #42 on: July 26, 2014, 04:14:08 PM »
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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #43 on: July 26, 2014, 06:53:05 PM »
So what's the secret to perfectly clean glass? I keep getting smears...

I get good results from Windex and use newspaper to clean it off. Don't let the newspaper get to wet and it works well

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« Reply #44 on: July 26, 2014, 07:07:56 PM »
I get good results from Windex and use newspaper to clean it off. Don't let the newspaper get to wet and it works well

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Similar.....

My old mum used to use a good splash of metho in a bucket of warm water, applied liberally with a clean lint-free cloth, and wiped/dried off with scrunched-up newspaper.

Her windows always sparkled...... ;D

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« Reply #45 on: July 26, 2014, 07:16:22 PM »
Yep I'd heard diluted metho in a spray bottle works well.
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« Reply #46 on: July 27, 2014, 07:46:32 AM »
Thanks, I have metho and spray bottle, job for today!
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« Reply #47 on: July 27, 2014, 07:54:01 AM »
Swannie Can you pop around to instruct me In the correct way to clean the windscreen . l will line up the fleet ready to go    :cheers:
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Re: Automotive Glass | Windscreens etc...
« Reply #48 on: July 27, 2014, 08:32:58 AM »
Guys, when I get a chance I'll give you some cleaner. There is one that I use  for auto glass & another I use for mirrors, shower screens and splash backs. 

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« Reply #49 on: July 27, 2014, 11:23:52 AM »
Better attach a bus timetable as well, sounds like the line is going to start at Nagambie!
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