Hi Guys, not sure if this is the right area but..
I work for an Automotive/building glass repair & replacement business and thought if I could help any of the great people that are
apart of My Swag I will.
Just to be clear I do not own a business & will not be personally making any coin out of it, just happy to steer you in the right direction to the people I know & and hopefully be able to get you a better deal..
Cheers
Greg
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Hi Greg, thanks for the kind offer. Will keep it in mind.
Trevor
:cup:
Good one.
:cheers:
Cheers Guys,
Trevor, I travel over to Launceston regulary.. nice part of the world mate.
Greg
Bump
Guys, been getting a few PM about windscreen replacement and chip repairs, so I thought I'd bump this topic. Happy to provide any advice/support
Swannie
I'm looking at getting some custom made auto glass.
Any recommendations as to who?
Shane.
It depends on what mate, if you PM me with your thoughts etc I can get someone to contact you in queensland to discuss.
Swannie
PM sent. :cheers:
Swannie, would love to get your thoughts on the crack repair kits. Worth it? Or is it a job best left to the pros?
Quote from: ozmoose on September 23, 2013, 04:29:41 PM
Swannie, would love to get your thoughts on the crack repair kits. Worth it? Or is it a job best left to the pros?
Mate to be honest never had a lot to do with the kits as I've always had a machine handy:). I do occasionally see them at shows and they appear to do a job by stopping the crack or filling a bullseye etc. If you are after an interim measure until you replace then its a viable option, if you want a repair that strengthens the screen back to pre damage and want a repair that has a lifetime guarantee send me a PM and Ill get one sorted at mates rates. The biggest things with the repairs is the resin that is used, generally poor quality resin will turn brown, while quality resins remain clear
Cheers
Swannie
Hey Barry replied to your PM and will organise for you when you are ready
Swannie
Just a friendly bump. In have sorted out a few guys via PM, so if you need any glass for your car or house give me a hoy. Most things I can help with as I have contacts throughout Australia.
Swannie
and he knows a good coffee shop.. :)
My new screen is currently in the process of being sorted.
Thanks swannie...... :cup:
Just PM'd you swannie
:cheers:
Replied to pm
Much man love for Swannie.. Looks like he wont have to buy grog for camping for a L O N G time with all his supplies coming in!
Replacement window arranged...
Mower man will have cardiac arrest when I tell him :D :cup:
Window fitted, they even vacuumed he cargo area for broken glass...
Whole thing took just over 10mins to fit and 30mins to dry before driving... too easy!
Love u.
The new 'screen is in. Extremely neat and clean job, with great care and attention on display from the installation experts. Even had the personal touch from the man himself.... ;D ;D ;D
Many thanks Greg. Much appreciated..... :cup: :cup: :cup:
Good to see "Frank" as well. He needs to get out more, though......
Quote from: GeoffA on January 25, 2014, 03:58:48 PM
The new 'screen is in. Extremely neat and clean job, with great care and attention on display from the installation experts. Even had the personal touch from the man himself.... ;D ;D ;D
Many thanks Greg. Much appreciated..... :cup: :cup: :cup:
Good to see "Frank" as well. He needs to get out more, though......
So tell me more about this "Personal touch" ;D surely he didn't get his hands dirty or did he just make you a coffee >:D
BD
Quote from: Black Diamond on January 26, 2014, 08:43:41 AM
So tell me more about this "Personal touch" ;D surely he didn't get his hands dirty or did he just make you a coffee >:D
BD
Ya should have seen him John. He couldn't help himself.... ;D ;D
He's still got it. :cup:
Now that's just taking personal service a bit to far 8)
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.
Cheers,
Barry.
Hi Swannie,
currently looking at buying an old 1995 hilux 2wd ute that is unreg'd and it'll need a new windscreen (+ other stuff ) to get back on the road. i know you're down South in Victoria, but can you tell me roughly (just need a ball park figure i should be paying) what i would be looking at as a replacement cost for such a job to get done?
P.M is fine if you like
Cheers for your time
Mal
Quote from: B&B on February 09, 2014, 08:57:09 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.
Cheers,
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.
Swannie
Quote from: swannie on February 09, 2014, 09:55:36 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.
Swannie
Thanks mate, shall do.
Greg,
Many thanks for your assistance with the windscreen replacement on my 79.
A professional job!
Rob
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
GG
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 :)
Swannie
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
Swannie
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.
All up a great experience which is unusual these days. :cup: :cup: :cup:
Quote from: noel_w on July 09, 2014, 09:02:53 AM
......
All up a great experience which is unusual these days. :cup: :cup: :cup:
Yep, that's my experience too. I doubt you'll find better.......
You offer a window tinting service?
Quote from: Bird on July 09, 2014, 05:03:23 PM
You offer a window tinting service?
A very mobile service?
You did say that you were in Launceston regularly ;)
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Quote from: Bird on July 09, 2014, 05:03:23 PM
You offer a window tinting service?
I can arrange
Swannie
Quote from: Marcus73A 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
Quote from: Bird on July 10, 2014, 09:46:43 AM
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 :)
Sent from the machine that goes..... Bing!
Quote from: Marcus73Could work out a bit dear considering I only need the 2 done :)
I want cargo area blacked out.
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
Swannie
So what's the secret to perfectly clean glass? I keep getting smears...
Quote from: D4D on July 26, 2014, 01:16:04 PM
So what's the secret to perfectly clean glass? I keep getting smears...
Would love to know this as well...
Spit
Quote from: D4D on July 26, 2014, 01:16:04 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
GG
Quote from: GGV8Cruza on July 26, 2014, 06:53:05 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
GG
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
:cheers:
Yep I'd heard diluted metho in a spray bottle works well.
Thanks, I have metho and spray bottle, job for today!
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:
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.
Swannie
Better attach a bus timetable as well, sounds like the line is going to start at Nagambie!
DON'T use Windex - you won't have any left when you have a pimple to deal with. ;D
Quote from: speewa158 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:
I'd still like heated mirrors :(
Quote from: swannie 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.
Swannie
You trying to say you clean shower screens?? Rose wishes ;D I'd like to see that :worthles:
;D
Swannie hooked me up with a new windscreen for my Patrol. Very happy with the job, price and service :cup:
Thanks mate :cheers:
Another friendly bump, been fielding a few requests via Pm. If I can help with any car or house glass just ask
Swannie
Good time to reiterate what a champion this bloke is. Follow up is the key which , considering s lives 2 states away, is what really impressed me. Too many businesses these days are nice as pie until they have your hard earned $, then its move on.
Not swannie, follow up was first class when I had my cruiser screen replaced thru 1 of his branches. Awesome :cup: :cup: :cup:
Quote from: swannie on October 09, 2014, 07:23:55 PM
Another friendly bump, been fielding a few requests via Pm. If I can help with any car or house glass just ask
Swannie
pity you are in victoria.... can you post glass to qld... ? :)
Quote from: paceman on October 09, 2014, 07:33:49 PM
pity you are in victoria.... can you post glass to qld... ? :)
Mate, I can sort glass out for you anywhere in Australia. Send me a pm of what you need, where you are and some contact details and I'll sort it at a better price than you will find anywhere.
Swannie
Quote from: paceman on October 09, 2014, 07:33:49 PM
pity you are in victoria.... can you post glass to qld... ? :)
Swannie is the king of glass...... :cup: :cup:
Quote from: swannie on October 09, 2014, 07:35:55 PM
Mate, I can sort glass out for you anywhere in Australia. Send me a pm of what you need, where you are and some contact details and I'll sort it at a better price than you will find anywhere.
Swannie
good to know. no need for it at the moment, but happy to have a 'glass' man, when required... :) :cup:
Swannie,
Thanks for your help.
:cheers:
Patrol windscreens are piss weak :(
Quote from: Bird on October 09, 2014, 09:36:58 PM
Patrol windscreens are piss weak :(
I always felt that broken windscreens was a bit of a pane to be honest.
Quote from: Bird on October 09, 2014, 09:36:58 PM
Patrol windscreens are piss weak :(
My original screen lasted 13 years.
Quote from: GeoffA on October 10, 2014, 05:22:10 AM
My original screen lasted 13 years.
My original lasted 19 years, just changed the original a few months back.
Geez might have to start doing some back yarders... I might then be able to afford a 200 >:D . Getting plenty of Pm's with blokes needing screens
Guys a friendly bump that if I can help out and save you any hassles and some $$ for any Windscreens, rear screens & side glass just send me a PM and I can arrange quotes and fitment at a time that suits you
Cheers
Swannie
I need one since Yack.. but its still going... I can still see through the crack...
Quote from: Bird on October 28, 2014, 07:39:32 PM
I need one since Yack.. but its still going... I can still see through the crack...
I'll organise through ringwood branch when your ready mate, very special price for you
Swannie
Quote from: swannieI'll organise through ringwood branch when your ready mate, very special price for you
Swannie
if ya home this weekend, I might drop them things off for u.
Big thumbs up again for a great bloke,
I had a bit of a sticky spot at work and needed a second opinion on something. Not only did swannie answer my question but went above and beyond to make sure I got out of a tough spot.
Big BIG thanks mate!
Cheers
Evo
(P.s: sent you a pm with the info for you)
Big thanks to Swannie who has just helped out with my second windscreen in 3 months :'(
:cup: :cup: :cup:
Swannie, I need an installer. One who is not scared to work on old Shit. ;D
I need the rear screen removed from a 50's yank car, moulding retainer clips refitted to recess and reinstalled with mouldings. Everyone I've contacted are either scared or its too hard.
I can get a new seal from the states, so more than happy to sacrifice the current seal to save the glass. Can't get a new glass real easy though.
Any of your branches have an installer that is good with old crap? Happy to pay for travel from Brisbane. I'm only an hour from there.
Shane.
Ps. There's no hurry. Moulding came off 2 years ago.
Quote from: Footy Shorts Shane on October 29, 2014, 08:25:38 AM
Swannie, I need an installer. One who is not scared to work on old ****. ;D
I need the rear screen removed from a 50's yank car, moulding retainer clips refitted to recess and reinstalled with mouldings. Everyone I've contacted are either scared or its too hard.
I can get a new seal from the states, so more than happy to sacrifice the current seal to save the glass. Can't get a new glass real easy though.
Any of your branches have an installer that is good with old crap? Happy to pay for travel from Brisbane. I'm only an hour from there.
Shane.
Ps. There's no hurry. Moulding came off 2 years ago.
Send me a PM of your details, and model of car and Ill work out who I can organise
Cheers
Ok, I have a confession to make. I bought a Peugeot 308. For my wife, about 3 years ago. Dumb ba$tard.
Le Pug copped a rock in the guts of the windscreen this week. Apparently I overlooked this trivial piece of cover on the insurance policy. See - I told you I was dumb.
OEM quote for Le Real Thing...$2K. I didn't ask if that was Euros or AUD. Enter Dr Swannie with his bag of tricks. Lined me up an aftermarket screen for a fraction of the price. Happy days.
Viva Le Swannie! :cheers: :cheers:
Reminds me I need to get a chip looked at in the new screen Swannie organised for me :(
Quote from: D4D on October 30, 2014, 08:01:43 PM
Reminds me I need to get a chip looked at in the new screen Swannie organised for me :(
Mate, go back and see the boys at Ringwood. Tell me when you want to go in and I'll give Marcus & Steve a call
Swannie
Quote from: Mongoose on October 30, 2014, 07:57:23 PM
Ok, I have a confession to make. I bought a Peugeot 308. For my wife, about 3 years ago. Dumb ba$tard.
Le Pug copped a rock in the guts of the windscreen this week. Apparently I overlooked this trivial piece of cover on the insurance policy. See - I told you I was dumb.
OEM quote for Le Real Thing...$2K. I didn't ask if that was Euros or AUD. Enter Dr Swannie with his bag of tricks. Lined me up an aftermarket screen for a fraction of the price. Happy days.
Viva Le Swannie! :cheers: :cheers:
Rohan, I think you are booked in for Monday, make sure you give me some feedback on the guts and quality of job once done
Cheers
Swannie
Mrs Mongoose's Pug has been pampered by Swannie's lads at Braeside. Magnificent job, clean, and looks to my untrained eye to be a good fit. :cup:
Thanks Swannie, beers are on me next outing :cheers:
Rohan.
Just a friendly bump seting we have plenty of constant newbies, guys if you need anything to do with glass just ask
Swannie
Big thanks to Swannie from me.
The rear vision mirror on the Paj parted company with the windscreen yesterday. Contacted Swannie to see if he could suggest something to stick it back on. He went one better, gave me the name of his man near me, and gave them the heads up I'd be calling.
Took it in this arvo and the guys fixed it on the spot, despite being obviously very busy.
Thanks again Swannie, much appreciated mate :cup:
There will be some :cheers: coming your way.
Cheers
Matt
just a friendly bump to remind you guys and the new guys
Swannie
Quote from: swannie on January 30, 2015, 09:20:05 PM
just a friendly bump to remind you guys and the new guys
Swannie
Thanks mate, will be in contact soon about a couple of windscreen replacements.
Will both be insurance jobs, but I'd still prefer to do them through a quality bloke I know than just walk in somewhere off the street. :cheers:
Quote from: B&B on January 30, 2015, 09:42:31 PM
Thanks mate, will be in contact soon about a couple of windscreen replacements.
Will both be insurance jobs, but I'd still prefer to do them through a quality bloke I know than just walk in somewhere off the street. :cheers:
No worries mate, thanks for the kind words. When you are ready just send me details and I'll sort the rest
Swannie
PM sent.
Cheers
Nick
PM Answered
Swannie
We have a chip in the screen on the cruiser, is it worth repairing it ?
It's right down low out of our sight and on the lh side ?
Matt
Quote from: V8CRSA on April 23, 2015, 09:13:21 AM
We have a chip in the screen on the cruiser, is it worth repairing it ?
It's right down low out of our sight and on the lh side ?
Matt
Definitely worth repairing if you can, where are you at the moment and I will try and sort
Swannie
yea worth fixing.. my star chip is now 2ft long in 1 direction, and yesterday started off in the opposite direction another 5inches :(
Quote from: swannie on April 23, 2015, 10:26:13 AM
Definitely worth repairing if you can, where are you at the moment and I will try and sort
Swannie
Where in Alice, it's been there for a while thou, so may as well wait till we are home.
Thanks anyway, but I will get back to ya when we get home.
Thanks Matt
Been a busy week sorting out plenty of windscreens & chip repairs this week all around the country. If you need any glass just ask
Swannie
Quote from: swannie on July 10, 2015, 07:38:19 PM
Been a busy week sorting out plenty of windscreens & chip repairs this week all around the country. If you need any glass just ask
Swannie
Yeah thanks Swannie, I'll have a pack of 24 filled with Corona please.
Mines lasting fine, got 4inches to go on passengers side, and 3inches to go on drivers side....
We were playing join the dots on the trip. Lets just say there is heaps of texta dots on the screen where we thought the cracks might go
Got my front window sorted on insurance with help from the man. Good job!
Geez blokes, will you all stop breaking those bloody windscreens! :)
Swannie
G'day Swannie,
I'm in need of a windscreen for a Ford PK Ranger in the Footscray area, although Sunbury's not too far away, or mobile service at work in St Kilda. Only problem is I don't have RDOs, so a mobile service is preferable.
Thanks
Mark
Got a store in Brooklyn mate so will send them out pm me your details and I'll get them to call you Monday
Swannie
Quote from: swannie on September 04, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Got a store in Brooklyn mate so will send them out pm me your details and I'll get them to call you Monday
Swannie
Shit hot werk dude
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Just a friendly reminder if you need any glass send me a pm, been doing a heap of stuff for swaggers of late all over the country and I know they are getting looked after very well on pricing & service.
Swannie
Also guys can I ask that when you get your glass sorted & save plenty of $$ that you consider putting a very small amount that you saved into the Myswag forum server fund. Plenty of us swaggers get great service & save some coin so let's give a little back
Swannie
Quote from: swannie on September 23, 2015, 08:51:28 PM
Also guys can I ask that when you get your glass sorted & save plenty of $$ that you consider putting a very small amount that you saved into the Myswag forum server fund. Plenty of us swaggers get great service & save some coin so let's give a little back
Swannie
Great words swannie. :cup: :cup: :cup:
A big thanks to Swannie for organising a replacement windscreen for the wifes new car, 1500km old is too early for a new screen
GG
A friendly reminder if you need a windscreen or any car glass while your travelling please send me a pm. I can assure you that you will get the best price anywhere around Australia. I also wish to advise I don't make any $$ out of it just want to make sure you don't get ripped off
Greg
Quote from: swannie on December 19, 2015, 09:33:03 AM
....I can assure you that you will get the best price anywhere around Australia.....
...and the best service too... :cup: :cup: :cup:
Quote from: GeoffA on December 19, 2015, 09:38:46 AM
...and the best service too... :cup: :cup: :cup:
And I'm going to test that out after xmas too >:D >:D >:D
Hey Swannie, question please.
Manual driver's window in Mrs' VT Commodore has started playing up - wind it up, get's about 1/4" from the top, something inside the door goes clunk & it won't go any further, then, over the next 10 min's, it'll drop down another 1/2" then stop at that level.
Any thought on who would be best to look at it, thanks? Glassie, panel beater, who?
Thanks
Graeme
Quote from: Fizzie on January 06, 2016, 11:09:52 AM
Hey Swannie, question please.
Manual driver's window in Mrs' VT Commodore has started playing up - wind it up, get's about 1/4" from the top, something inside the door goes clunk & it won't go any further, then, over the next 10 min's, it'll drop down another 1/2" then stop at that level.
Any thought on who would be best to look at it, thanks? Glassie, panel beater, who?
Thanks
Graeme
Most likely a regulator stuffed mate. If you PM me your details and suburb I'll find the closest store and you can pop in for them to take a look and advise
Swannie
Need to organise a windscreen for the 80 Greg, going away this weekend but will give you a buzz in the next couple mate :cheers:
No worries John, I'm heading off on the weekend & will be back end of Jan
Cheers
Quote from: swannie on January 07, 2016, 07:47:43 PM
No worries John, I'm heading off on the weekend & will be back end of Jan
Cheers
Done mate enjoy your well earned holiday :cheers:
Just a reminder if you need any glass sorted happy to help get it sorted/ organised
Swannie
Quote from: Starsky
Just a reminder if you need any glass sorted happy to help get it sorted/ organised
Swannie
I'll be in the market for a screen by December if I can save my sheckles... :(
lol
Guys, been organising a few screens around the country for plenty of myswaggers. Just send a PM if you need anything
Swannie
Good Quality Wiper Blades?
Quote from: scrapsD40 on August 12, 2016, 09:21:03 AM
Good Quality Wiper Blades?
now you are testing me but I think they do bosch blades?
Quote from: Swannie on August 12, 2016, 09:52:25 AM
now you are testing me but I think they do bosch blades?
Yes they are Bosch that's what they fitted with the new truck glass they fitted in Shepparton. Thanks for the assist on that mate much appreciated.
:cheers:
Much man love....
few phonecalls, and Voilà
Gents a friendly reminder I can sort out your glass needs. I do a bit for swaggers in the background around the country. You will always pay less if I get involved 😀
Swannie
Thanks Swannie for sorting the windscreen today :cup:
Another vote of thanks to Swannie for organising some new glass for the Prado.
Great service and a great price. :cup: :cup:
Quote from: Kangaron
Another vote of thanks to Swannie for organising some new glass for the Prado.
Great service and a great price. :cup: :cup:
he is a lovely chap :)
Friendly bump to all the newbies, if ya need Glass in ya car or home send me a pm anywhere in Aus
You will not get a brewer price/service or warranty
Swannie
Quote from: Swannie on October 04, 2017, 08:53:10 PM
Friendly bump to all the newbies, if ya need Glass in ya car or home send me a pm anywhere in Aus
You will not get a brewer price/service or warranty
Swannie
hes right, nobody does a brewer price than swannie... thanks for ya help ;D
A friendly reminder to any newbies that is you need glass replaced send me a message. I sort at least 5 windscreens out a week just on Myswag 😳
Swannie
Hi Swannie,
I am up for your awesome assistance again. :cup:
Bird strike on the way back to Darwin has ruined my windscreen. Another screen required for my D2 Disco. No insurance this time all out of my own pocket. :'(
Cheers Chris
Responded to messages and texts
Cheers
Hey Swannie,
I need a new windscreen for a 2018 VX Cruiser. Can you get your local bloke to shoot me a quote?
0418780333
paul.butler@raywhite.com
Thanks
Edit updated contact details
Thanks again Swannie, sorted a new windscreen for my ranger.
:cheers:
Quote from: nab on February 06, 2019, 06:35:12 PM
Thanks again Swannie, sorted a new windscreen for my ranger.
:cheers:
Anytime mate glad you were happy with the quality and service
Swannie